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Hikers can book it along StoryWalk F ayetteville's second StoryWalk is now open. Cumberland County Public Library officials held a grand opening for the learning trail April 11 at Lake Rim Park. Read while you walk. at's the concept behind StoryWalk, a half-mile walking trail that features each page of a picture book laminated and displayed so that adults and children can read the book together as they take the chance to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. e Cumberland County Public Library opened its second StoryWalk in April at Lake Rim Park. e first StoryWalk location is at Clark Park. StoryWalk is updated throughout the year. e picture book displays also feature early-literacy activities; STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities; and movement exercises. StoryWalk is a collaboration between the library system and Fayetteville- Cumberland Parks & Recreation and is funded by a State Library of North Carolina Bright Ideas grant. e Lake Rim StoryWalk is at 2214 Tar Kiln Drive. StoryWalk at Clark Park is at 631 Sherman Drive. For more information, visit the library's Facebook page or cumberlandcountync.gov/library. For more information about parks, including hours, go to fcpr.us. Myers Recreation Center 1018 Rochester Drive 910-433-1570 Spring Lake 245 Ruth St., Spring Lake Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday Wade Community Park 4060 Church St. 910-485-3502 Willie J. Burnette Park 4924 Markham St., Godwin 910-980-1000 SWIMMING POOLS Open Memorial Day to Labor Day • Contact: fcpr.us/facilities/aquatics/pools Ronnie "Chase" Chalmers Pool 1520 Slater Ave. • Features: Six-lane lap pool with depth of 4 to 5 feet, wading pool, water playground • Contact: 910-433-1137 Keith A. Bates Sr. Pool 4945 Rosehill Road • Features: Kiddie pool, six-lane lap pool, 24-foot-high enclosed water slide • Contact: 910-433-1382 Lake Rim Aquatic Center 2265 Tar Kiln Drive • Features: Wading pool, water playground area, six-lane lap pool, 18-foot-high water slide • Contact: 910-433-1018 Westover Aquatic Center 266 Bonanza Drive • Features: Eight-lane pool with depth of 4 to 6 feet, wading pool, 12-foot-high water slide • Contact: 910-433-1383. DOG PARKS Open dawn to dusk daily. Dogs outside the enclosed area must be on a leash. A small enclosure is provided for dogs that weigh less than 25 pounds; a larger area is set aside for larger dogs. All dogs must be licensed and have current vaccinations. Tags must be securely attached to the dog's collar. Owners must supervise dogs while at play. • Contact: fcpr.us/parks-trails/parks/ riverside-dog-park Bailey Lake 6701 Bailey Lake Road Riverside 555 N. Eastern Blvd. Westover 267 Bonanza Drive SPLASH PADS, CONTINUED CONTRIBUTED PHOTO 32 DestinationFAY 2023-2024

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