3+ years in the making, we are excited to announce we are ready to open Oak Hill Community Park and Forest to the public. Please join Foothills Conservancy at the grand opening of Oak Hill Park on Saturday, October 14th.
Schedule for Saturday's Grand Opening
Beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, Executive Director Andrew Kota, along with other members of Foothills Conservancy, will share remarks and then we'll cut the ribbon. Following the ribbon cutting, members of Foothills Conservancy will lead guided hikes and mountain bike rides on the newly built trails.
10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting with our community
10:15 am - Noon - Nature Crafts for Kids
10:15 am - Guided Stewardship Hike (2.5 miles)
10:30 am - Guided Mountain Bike Ride (5 miles)
6:00 pm - Sunset Stroll
Remember, as of 10:00 am on Saturday Oct 14th, the park is officially open to the public. You're welcome to join us for the scheduled guided hikes & ride or explore the park at your own leisure! It's YOUR park to explore!
What is Oak Hill Park?!
Oak Hill Park is a free community resource made available for the enjoyment of all people by Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina. It includes a 75 car parking area at the trail head, 5 miles of multi-use trails and 2.5 miles of hike-only trails with 15 additional miles of trail being planned out!
This is just the beginning and we are excited to share this beautiful community resource with you as we continue to build trails, programs, and additional infrastructure in the park to meet the needs of our community!
Where is Oak Hill Park?!
Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Morganton, and 1.5 miles west of Freedom HS. You can get there by entering this address into your GPS: 820-NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
Where do I Park?
Parking is located 1000 feet into the park from NC-126 on the right hand side of the gravel road.
Some History....
In 2020, FCNC purchased and permanently protected this 652-acre property to create a space where everyone is welcome to connect with nature in different ways. It was a community effort to raise the funds to purchase this property and work with us to create the master plan which included our collective vision for this property.
Oak Hill Park is a place to demonstrate sustainable land management, participate in environmental education, interact with nature, and enhance community wellness and personal health through outdoor recreation.
Is there access to water and toilets at Oak Hill Park?
There are three port-a-johns at the trail head (one handicap). At this time, there is no water on-site. Please bring your own water bottles & snacks. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principals and carry out any trash that you bring into the park.
We can't wait to see you all out on the trails in the park!