Physical Address

151 West Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Mailing Address

151 West Main Avenue, Suite 1
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Phone

(828) 632-1104

Fax

(828) 632-1154

Staff Members

Jon Presnell
Director

Recreation Advisory Board

Bethlehem
Jeff Smith
828-446-9121

Ellendale
Jason Head
828-446-2623

Hiddenite
Aaron Wike
828-850-3639

Stony Point
Stacey Hammer
704-402-4532

Sugar Loaf
Jon Presnell
828-632-1104

Taylorsville
Jonathan Coley
828-320-7422

Wittenburg
Leah Hayes
828-244-3620

Ex-officio Members

Recreation Director
Jon Presnell
(828) 632-1104

Clerk to Board
Recreation Staff Member
(828) 632-1104

Board of Commissioners
VACANT
(828) 632-9332

County Manager
Rick French
(828) 632-9332

The Recreation Department offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages, playground equipment, ball fields, tennis courts and various special events throughout the year.

Recreation Activities

Tackle Football
Cheerleading
Tee Ball
Girl’s Volleyball

Girls’ Softball
Boys’ Baseball
Boys’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball
Co-ed Soccer

Schedules

Spring Schedules

Fall Schedules

Winter Schedules

County Parks

Alexander County Parks & Recreation currently owns and/or operates seven recreational parks in Alexander County. Additionally, the County uses Town Park, Salem Park and Ellendale Park for recreation games.

Parks Ordinance

Bethlehem Park

187 Bethlehem Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Amenities

4 Tennis Courts
2 Ball Fields
Playground
Picnic Shelter

Courthouse Park and Rotary Stage

101 W Main Ave
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Amenities

Stage/Lawn Area
Children’s Area—Open to the public 8:00-8:00 April 1 – Sept 30
Splashpad
Playground
Picnic Shelter

Courthouse Park Special Event Application

Courthouse Park Rules

Splash Pad Rules

Dusty Ridge Park

360 Dusty Ridge Access Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Amenities

3 Ball Fields
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Hiking—1-Mile Trail
Fishing Access
Boating Access

East Alexander Park

201 East Alexander Park Lane
Hiddenite, NC 28636

Amenities

Paved Walking Track—1/4 Mile
3 Ball Fields
1 Soccer Field
Playground

Jaycee Park

167 Jaycee Park Loop
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Amenities

1 Ball Field
Basketball Court
Picnic Shelter
Playground

Rocky Face Park

3451 Rocky Face Church Rd
Hiddenite, NC 28636

Amenities

Hiking-6 miles of trails
Picnicking
1 Picnic Shelter
2 Primitive Backpack Sites—Camping Forms
Rock Climbing—Climbing Permits
Natural Playground
Geocaching
Multipurpose Building
- 67 person capacity, chairs and 8 ft. tables included, restrooms, kitchenette