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Campbell County parks report: visitation climbed in 2024 as new amenities come online
Summary
Parks director Larry Harrod told the Fiscal Court that park use rose across facilities in 2024, citing about 4,200 season passes sold and roughly 3,600 camping reservations; the county also completed several safety and amenity upgrades at AJ Jolly and Pendry Park.
Larry Harrod, Campbell County parks and recreation director, told the Fiscal Court on Dec. 5 that the county’s parks saw an uptick in use during the 2024 season, with “around 4,200 season passes” sold and “camping reservations... around 3,600.”
Harrod said regular programs and special events drove increased visitation. He reported high attendance on Jolly Thursdays—“Our high this year was 481”—and estimated Festival on the Lake drew about 1,850 paid attendees, with total attendance likely above 2,000 once children and vendors were…
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