Highlights
Your Tax Dollars at Work
Penny for Parks
For a second consecutive year, Town Council dedicated one cent of the property tax to park upgrades and improvements, making a significant investment in the quality of our parks system. During the year, several key projects were completed, including the refurbishment of the basketball court at the Jackie Johns Sr. Community Park, resurfacing of the South Garner Park Tennis Courts, and the replacement of the Avery Street Recreation Center playground.
Jackie Johns Sr. Community Park Basketball Court
Capital Projects
During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the Yeargan Park project made significant progress, including securing permits, bidding out construction, and completing a conditional rezoning process. The department had the honor of hosting former U. S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz at the Yeargan property on August 27, 2024, before the official announcement of the Town’ s selection for an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant for Yeargan Park.
Avery Street Recreation Center Playground
South Garner Park Tennis Courts
The Town was awarded a $ 2.67 million LAPP grant from the NC Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization towards the construction of the South Garner Greenway extension, a mile-long segment along Buffaloe Road that will connect neighborhoods to Lake Benson Park. Engineering design proceeded through the year, tackling some serious challenges, including restrictions on stormwater, variable right-of-way, and utility relocations.
“ We love the parks in Garner! It’ s great to live in a community that prioritizes providing beautiful outdoor spaces for the community.”- Garner Resident