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Council reviews Meadowbrook Park interim‑use concept: disc golf, trails and low‑impact activation proposed

Garner Town Council · December 19, 2024
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Summary

Staff proposed a low‑impact interim plan for the Meadowbrook Country Club site (a National Register property)—including a championship‑capable 18‑hole disc golf course, 5–7 miles of trails, preserved driving range and a Hebron Church Road access—and estimated an $800,000–$1.2M near‑term cost for infrastructure and activation.

Town staff presented a preliminary, low‑impact interim use concept for the Meadowbrook Country Club property during the July 29 work session and sought council input before refining costs, permitting and outreach.

Town Manager Miller said staff is exploring interim uses while completing remediation at the adjacent Ashland site and planning a long‑term master plan funded through a voter‑approved parks bond. Parks & Greenways Planning Manager Matt Beard said the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and that any improvements must be coordinated with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

Beard outlined the site constraints and near‑term opportunities: consultants…

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