The Mission of the Burke County Parks and Recreation Department is to help improve the quality of life for our citizens by providing low cost leisure services through safe and attractive facilities. It is the Department’s goal to offer diversified active and passive recreational programs that meet the needs and requests of our population.
Responsibilities
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for planning and implementing youth and adult sports and activities. Youth athletic programs include football, basketball, baseball and soccer.
Parks
Reep Park 4773 Johnson Bridge Road Hickory, NC 28602
Simpson Park 618 Hennessee Street Glen Alpine, NC 28628
Spring Park 3759 E Burke Boulevard Connelly Spring, NC 28612