2020 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Town of Huntersville

Hambright Soccer FieldsLocation: This park is located on HambrightRoad behind Blythe Elementary School.Approximate Size: 10 acresAmenities:(3) soccer fieldsPorta Johns2020 PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLANDescription: This park land is leased from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. It houses openspace field areas. The department provides minimal maintenance on these fields. These fieldsare used primarily for practices.Recent Improvements: NONERecommended Improvements: NONE. Without a long term lease it is not recommended tomake any major improvements at this time.Park Master Plan Status: N/AHolbrook ParkLocation: 100 Sherwood DriveApproximate Size: 7 acresAmenities:(6) lighted tennis courts(1) playground(1) covered shelter(1) gazebo(1) restroom facilityNature trail(16) paved parking spacesDescription: This park is located in the heart of downtown Huntersville across the street fromHuntersville Elementary School.Recent Improvements: Tennis Courts were resurfaced in 2006. Repairs are ongoing on thedecaying playground.Recommended Improvements: Provide park pedestrian access from Hwy 115 into the park viathe nature trail. In the next five years serious consideration will need to be discussed in replacingthe playground. The Town should consider expanding this park by buying additional landsurrounding the park and make this the Town’s downtown signature park. By adding acreage tothis park it would be able to provide a large enough space to host festivals, concerts and othercommunity events in the downtown area.Park Master Plan Status: The plan shows a small amphitheater and more nature trails. It isrecommended that the location of the amphitheater be revisited.………………………………………………………………………………………………………NOVEMBER 7, 201139