In The News!
Officials hustling to hire enough lifeguards across central NC - April 20, 2023
https://abc11.com/summer-jobs-raleigh-durham-fayetteville/13161084/
Special Olympics returns to Fayetteville after five years - March 14, 2023
https://abc11.com/special-olympics-fayetteville-volunteers-spring-games/12953998/
Local parks offer free activities to educate, entertain - January 3, 2023
https://www.upandcomingweekly.com/entertainment/9411-local-parks-offer-free-activities-to-educate-entertain?fbclid=IwAR28GxvqQYr-wPoz5K5-D5QKsiT2SgaduAqcJNV__2LNyDE27OKeEJQtpqk
Fayetteville’s annual Christmas in the Park begins Sunday - December 2, 2021
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/fayettevilles-annual-christmas-in-the-park-begins-sunday/
How to see holiday light displays at this year's 'Christmas in the Park' in Fayetteville - December 2, 2021
https://abc11.com/christmas-in-the-park-fayetteville-cumberland-parks-and-recreation-holiday-event/11293069/
Buddy Football Inspires - October 8, 2021
https://www.cityviewnc.com/2021/10/08/buddy-football/
Cemetery headstones bring history to life in Fayetteville - October 30, 2020
https://www.wral.com/cemetery-headstones-bring-history-to-life-in-fayetteville/19363063/
Agreements pave way for major new recreational complexes in Fayetteville - October 26, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2020/10/26/fayetteville-council-approves-agreement-baseball-and-soccer-complexes/6048442002/
Drive-thru Christmas in the Park in Fayetteville - October 22, 2020
https://www.cbs17.com/video/drive-thru-christmas-in-the-park-in-fayetteville/5962589/
PHOTOS: StoryWalk at Clark Park Nature Center - October 10, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/10/10/photos-storywalk-clark-park-nature-center/5925071002/
Fayetteville’s top-flight skate park about community, and a promise kept - October 7, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/columns/2020/10/07/fayettevilles-top-flight-skate-park-community-and-promise-kept/5907091002/
Fayetteville residents ask council to develop $12 million aquatics center - September 23, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2020/09/23/fayetteville-residents-identify-indoor-aquatics-center-top-priority/5864707002/
'Arguably the best in the Carolinas:' Fayetteville's skateboard park formally opens to thrilled skaters - August 28, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2020/08/28/fayetteville-skateboard-park-finally-opens-after-coronavirus-delay/5645622002/
Cape Fear River Trail in Fayetteville is city's 'best-kept secret' - August 21, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/lifestyle/2020/08/21/cape-fear-river-trail-fayetteville-citys-best-kept-secret/3365352001/
Gray's Creek community rallies after park broken into - May 21, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20200521/grayrsquos-creek-community-rallies-after-park-broken-into
New mountain biking trail in Fayetteville reeling in riders - May 14, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20200514/new-mountain-biking-trail-in-fayetteville-reeling-in-riders
Fayetteville Skate Park mural interactive piece of work - May 10, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/lifestyle/20200510/fayetteville-skate-park-mural-interactive-piece-of-work
The essentials: sometimes you're the only person these seniors see all day - May 6, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20200506/essentials-sometimes-youre-only-person-these-seniors-see-all-day
Our view: Playgrounds are closed from virus concerns, but families have options - March 31, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/opinion/20200331/our-view-playgrounds-are-closed-from-virus-concerns-but-families-have-options
Several Cape Fear region parks closing amid coronavirus outbreak - March 30, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20200330/several-cape-fear-region-parks-closing-amid-coronavirus-outbreak
Fayetteville to restrict access to buildings; recreation centers to close - March 24, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20200324/fayetteville-to-restrict-access-to-buildings-recreation-centers-to-close
Cheers & Jeers - Thanks for all who helped with Seniors Rocker-Thon - January 31, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/opinion/20200131/cheers--jeers-thanks-for-all-who-helped-with-seniorsrsquo-rocker-thon
Extension of Cape Fear River Trail will allow bicyclists and walkers to travel 10 miles - January 11, 2020
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20200111/extension-of-cape-fear-river-trail-will-allow-bicyclists-and-walkers-to-travel-10-miles
Fay What? Why were Veterans Park fountains shut off for years - December 15, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20191215/faywhat-why-were-veterans-park-fountains-shut-off-for-years
Cheers and Jeers - Thanks for the lights at Mazerick Park - October 16, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20191016/cheers-amp-jeers-thanks-for-lights-at-mazerick-jeers-to-ipad-thief
Volunteers build playground in 6 hours at Smith Recreation Center - October 10, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20191010/volunteers-build-playground-in-6-hours-at-smith-recreation-center
Parks and Recreation extending splash pad use because of high temps - September 30, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190930/parks-amp-recreation-extending-splash-pad-use-because-of-high-temps
Completion of Senior Center West could be delayed by six months Councilman says - July 30, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190730/completion-of-senior-center-west-could-be-delayed-by-six-months-councilman-says
Cheers and Jeers - Thanks for making Rocker-Thon a success - July 22, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190722/cheers-amp-jeers-thanks-for-making-rocker-thon-success
Live Wire: Why does Parks and Rec maintain medians? - July 13, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190713/live-wire-why-does-parks-and-rec-maintain-medians
Public invited to skate park groundbreaking - July 10, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190710/public-invited-to-fayetteville-skate-park-groundbreaking
Latest Cumberland County splash pad opens in Linden - July 2, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190702/latest-cumberland-county-splash-pad-opens-in-linden
Cheers to Parks and Rec for new splash pad - June 13, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190613/cheers-to-parks-amp-rec-for-new-splash-pad
Gray's Creek pad opens with a splash - June 7, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190607/grays-creek-pad-opens-with-splash
Splash pad opens in Godwin - May 31, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190531/splash-pad-opens-in-godwin
City and County expanding splash pad hours - May 29, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190529/city-and-county-extending-splash-pad-hours
Fayetteville going top of the line with skate park builder - May 29, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190529/pitts-fayetteville-going-top-of-the-line-with-skate-park-builder
Fayetteville's long awaited skate park expected to open this fall - May 28, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190528/fayettevilles-long-awaited-skate-park-expected-to-open-this-fall
Fayetteville-Cumberland County Pools open for season - May 27, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190527/fayetteville-cumberland-county-pools-open-for-season
New splash pads open in Eastover, Wade - May 23, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190523/new-splash-pads-open-in-eastover-wade
Looking for outdoor activities in Fayetteville? Check these out - May 23, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190523/looking-for-outdoor-activities-in-fayetteville-check-these-out
City receives high credit for recreation bonds - May 20, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190520/city-receives-high-credit-rating-for-recreation-bonds
Fayetteville eyes future of parks and recreation - April 27, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190427/pitts-fayetteville-eyes-future-of-parks-and-recreation
Fayetteville to borrow $16 million for park, splash pads, sports and recreation - April 22, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190422/fayetteville-to-borrow-16m-for-parks-splash-pads-sports-and-recreation
Cumberland Matters: Hall Park playground equipment dedicated - April 15, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190415/cumberland-matters-hall-park-playground-equipment-dedicated
This is jhallowed ground; Kiwanis opening day of youth baseball - April 6, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20190406/this-is-hallowed-ground-kiwanis-opening-day-of-youth-baseball
Fayetteville, Hope Mills open youth baseball season Saturday - April 1, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20190401/fayetteville-hope-mills-open-youth-baseball-season-saturday
Gray's Creek Recreation Center renamed in honor on J.D. Pone - March 30, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190330/grays-creek-rec-center-renamed-in-honor-of-jd-pone
City breaks ground for pool at Lake Rim Park - March 29, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190329/city-breaks-ground-for-pool-at-lake-rim-park
Senior Center West project delayed as City looks to cut costs - March 25, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190325/senior-center-west-project-delayed-as-city-looks-to-cut-costs
Fayetteville Woodpeckers charity to benefit youth sports, military non-profits - March 20, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190320/fayetteville-woodpeckers-charity-to-benefit-youth-sports-military-nonprofits
Dennis Smith, Jr returns to his basketball roots at Seabrook Park - February 18, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190218/dennis-smith-jr-returns-to-his-basketball-roots-at-seabrook-park
Basketball courts at Seabrook Park to recognize Dennis Smith - February 14, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190214/basketball-courts-at-seabrook-park-to-recognize-dennis-smith
City Council oks land acquisition plan for joint senior and wellness center - February 11, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190211/city-council-oks-land-acquisition-plan-for-joint-senior-and-wellness-center
City of Fayetteville parks officials break ground for new splash pad - February 9, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190209/city-of-fayetteville-parks-officials-break-ground-for-new-splash-pad
Fayetteville Parks and Rec taking registration for spring sports - February 4, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20190204/jaclyn-shambaugh-fayetteville-parks-and-rec-taking-registration-for-spring-sports
Smith Recreation Center has no heat - January 4, 2019
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190104/smith-recreation-center-has-no-heat
Fay What? Why aren't we associated with little league or dixie youth - December 30, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20181230/faywhat-why-arent-we-associated-with-little-league-or-dixie-youth
Here's where to see holiday lights locally - December 13, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20181213/heres-where-to-see-holiday-lights-locally
City moves ahead with $11 million wellness and senior center - December 10, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20181210/city-moves-ahead-with-11-million-wellness-and-senior-center
City Council to consider agreement for wellness senior center - December 8, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20181208/city-council-to-consider-agreement-for-wellness-senior-center
Groundbreaking held for long awaited Senior Center West - October 10, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20181018/groundbreaking-held-for-long-awaited-senior-center-west
One stop voting site in Hope Mills moving to Gray's Creek Rec Center - October 2, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20181002/one-stop-voting-site-in-hope-mills-moving-to-grays-creek-rec-center
Fayetteville bicycle ride to benefit Special Olympics - September 10, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20180910/jaclyn-shambaugh-fayetteville-bicycle-ride-to-benefit-special-olympics
Cumberland Matters: Gray's Creek Rec Center renamed for J.D. Pone - September 2, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180902/cumberland-matters-grays-creek-rec-center-renamed-for-jd-pone
Haymount considered for $1 million skateboard park - August 27, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180827/haymount-considered-for-1-million-skateboard-park
Cross Creek Park getting new footbridge - August 19, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180819/cross-creek-park-getting-new-footbridge
Fayetteville in talk with Bragg to build new regional sports park - August 11, 2018
https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180811/fayetteville-in-talks-with-bragg-to-build-new-regional-sports-park
Expansion of Cape Fear River Trail set to begin - August 7, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180807/expansion-of-cape-fear-river-trail-set-to-begin
Fayetteville's public pools make a splash - all we need is more - July 16, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180716/myron-b-pitts-fayettevilles-public-pools-make-splash---all-we-need-is-more
Cumberland Community Foundation gives $134,000 in grants - July 11, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180711/cumberland-community-foundation-gives-134k-in-grants
All-star baseball, softball tourney cap parks and rec season - July 5, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20180705/all-star-baseball-softball-tourneys-cap-parks-and-rec-season
Hey Kids! Fayetteville's Splash Pads are now open late - June 19, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180619/hey-kids-fayettevilles-splash-pads-are-now-open-late
Pickleball brings people together - June 3, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20180603/pickleball-brings-people-together
NFL player Allen hosts football camp at his childhood ‘escape’ - May 12, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20180512/nfl-player-allen-hosts-football-camp-at-his-childhood-escape
Buddy Baseball gets a new field - April 21, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20180421/jaclyn-shambaugh-buddy-baseball-gets-new-field
Parks and Rec Offers Officiating Clinics - March 26, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20180326/jaclyn-shambaugh-parks-and-rec-offers-officiating-clinics
Hungry critters eye people at feeding time at Clark Park Nature Center - March 25, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180325/hungry-critters-eye-people-at-feeding-time-at-clark-park-nature-center
Youth Council shines at Thrive summit - March 25, 2018
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20180325/youth-council-shines-at-thrive-summit
Police Youth Group Seeks Headquarters - August 14, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170814/police-youth-group-seeks-headquarters
Tokay Fitness Center Welcomes its Family Home - August 1, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170801/smoke-free-at-last-tokay-fitness-center-welcomes-its-family-home
Olympic medalist Katie Meili hosting clinic at Westover Aquatic Center - July 31, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20170731/jaclyn-shambaugh-olympic-medalist-katie-meili-hosting-clinic-at-westover
Splash Pad Groundbreakings - July 17, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170717/splash-pads-might-be-open-in-four-weeks
FCPR sprucing up Downtown Fayetteville - June 4, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170604/fayetteville-parks--rec-crew-spruces-up-downtown
Massey Hill Recreation Center in partnership with Morning Star Youth Development and Massey Hill Community Watch - May 28, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20170528/birdhouse-build-latest-project-for-youth-at-massey-hill-rec-center
FCPR Opening Day - May 29, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170529/pools-reach-maximum-capacity-on-first-day-of-season
Myers Recreation Center gets kids moving - May 7, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170507/fun-festival-gets-kids-moving
Buddy Baseball: a place to fit in - April 29, 2017
http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/20170429/your-sport-buddy-baseball-place-to-fit-in