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Board accepts $50,000 Harold Bate Foundation grant for new nature park; approves kayak kiosk MOU
Summary
Craven County accepted a $50,000 Harold Bate Foundation grant (requiring a $50,000 county match) to support amenities at the new Craven County Nature Park and approved a tourism‑funded, revenue‑share kayak‑rental kiosk MOU for Creekside Park.
Craven County commissioners accepted a $50,000 grant from the Harold Bate Foundation and approved a budget amendment to match the funds, enabling continued construction of amenities at the new Craven County Nature Park.
Mark Seymour, recreation and parks arts director, said the county received notice in November 2025 that the Harold Bate Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to support parking, restrooms, a shelter, a dock and other amenities at the new park. Seymour said the grant requires a…
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