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Commissioners press for Kannapolis's intent as Vietnam Veterans Park lease nears expiration
Summary
Parks staff told the board the Vietnam Veterans Park is heavily used (about 268,000 participants in FY25 at that site) and that the county needs written guidance from the City of Kannapolis about future operations as the park lease approaches expiration; staff will follow up with the city and return to the board.
Parks staff urged the board to seek written clarity from the City of Kannapolis about the future of Vietnam Veterans Park after staff said the site's lease is expiring and the city recently connected its Greenway to the park.
Byron Hagler summarized park amenities (two playgrounds, four shelters, a 1.23-mile perimeter trail, a 9-hole disc golf course and a dog run) and reported heavy usage:…
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