Overview of Town Services and Amenities ( continued )
Photo credit : Meredith Owens
The Town has two dog parks — at Garner Recreational Park ( 221 E . Garner Road ) and at Lake Benson Park ( 921 Buffaloe Road ).
The Lake Benson boathouse ( 975 Buffaloe Road , ( 919 ) 662-5703 ) is open Fridays and weekends during warm-weather months and rents jon boats ( with or without motors ), canoes and kayaks . There is also free fishing from the boathouse dock when the boathouse is open .
Several miles of paved and unpaved trails in White Deer and Lake Benson parks — including the South Garner Greenway — connect to a network of sidewalks . In addition , the Town maintains numerous baseball / softball fields , soccer fields , multipurpose fields and tennis courts at various parks around Garner .
Garner Parks , Recreation and Cultural Resources ’ Rec & Roll van is ready to hit the road thanks to a $ 40,000 Youth Sports and Play grant awarded to Garner PRCR through the National Recreation and Park Association . Rec & Roll is designed to increase access to play and help kids have fair and equitable access to the benefits of physical activity , including playing sports . The grant supported the purchase of the van , recreation supplies , and peer-to-peer training workshops for staff . The colorful and catchy design was inspired by the creative vision of a South Garner High School art student . Look for Rec & Roll at one of Garner ’ s many parks !
PRCR also offers and coordinates senior activities and services . For information on these , including the Meals on Wheels program , call the Garner Senior Center ( 205 E . Garner Road ) at ( 919 ) 779-0122 .
Garner Performing Arts Center ( 742 W . Garner Road ; see pages 14-15 ) hosts many outstanding performances and events throughout the year . Call ( 919 ) 661-4602 or visit garnerperformingartscenter . com for more information .
The department is active on social media and has main departmental accounts as well as accounts for specific facilities ( e . g . GPAC , the Garner Senior Center , White Deer Park and Avery Street Recreation Center ).
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