Bethel Park closure and renovations to start in February

Renovations for Bethel Park are set to start in February with the official closure to the public starting February 5^th.

After many months of preparation, the city is moving forward with Baker Grading to begin the renovation and repair process for Bethel Park. Flooding issues within the park prompted these renovations and repairs. The city is taking these steps to help resolve the flooding issues and to make other improvements as well. Stream restoration, park improvements, new playground equipment, relocation of the dog park, new picnic shelter, new walking track with workout stations and new bridges entering the park are among the list of updates.

A reopen date is not available at this time, but renovations are anticipated to take up to one year. The city will keep the public updated with periodic updates during the renovation process through the city website and social media.

While these renovations are being made, please enjoy the City of Morganton’s other beautiful public parks including Catawba Meadows, Freedom Park, Carbon City Park, Drexel Heritage Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Martha’s Park.

City Manager Sally Sandy said, “This project has been a long-time coming and we are thrilled that the time has come to restore Bethel Park and make it better than it ever has been for our community.”