Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities

Scotland County Parks and Recreation
Events and Activities
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Scotland County
North Carolina
Cover: Breakfast with Santa at the Wagram Recreation Center
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Table of Contents
Boards
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Youth Sports
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Sports Sponsors
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Adult Sports
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Tennis
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Older Adult Programs
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Facility and Park Information
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Picnic Shelter and Facility Rentals
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Summer Activities
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Special Events
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
County
Commissioners
Bob Davis, Chairman
Joyce McDow, Vice Chairman
Guy McCook
Clarence McPhatter
John Cooley
John Alford
Carol McCall
Kevin Patterson, County Manager
Parks and
Recreation
Advisory Board
Page Pratt, Chairman
Jeff Maidment, Vice Chairman
Jan Schmidt
Rodney McCarter
Ken Nichols
Melissa Brisson
Terry Taylor
Duke Williams
Brent Plyler
Beatrice Sams
Guy McCook, County Commissioner
Ann Kurtzman, County Administration
Recreation
Foundation, Inc
David McLamb, Chairman
Becca Hughes
Ken Nichols
Scoofer Jordan
Kirsten Dean
Guy McCook
Tim Snead
Kevin Patterson
Jim Blackwell, P.E.
Shannon Newton
Aging Advisory
Council
Ann Kurtzman, Chairman
Kathie Cox, Vice Chairman
Katherine Allen
June Harrell
Carrie Ophelia Maultsby
LaVerne McDougald Sue Shulz
Elizabeth Ann Taylor
Robert Ussery
Cordella Walker
Freddie Davis
Frances Dunn
Evelyn Thomas
Ann Thompson
William Matthews, Past Chairman
Dr. Bruce Ezell, Jr.
Rev. Howard Whitehurst, Senior Tarheel Legislator
Area Agency on Aging, Region N, Margaret Kelly
Cooperative Extension, Juanita Bowen
Hospice of Scotland County, Cheryl Hine
Scotland Memorial Library, Leon Gyles,
Dept of Social Services, Kimberly McRae
Southeastern Regional Mental Health, John Lewis
Scotland Place Senior Center/Parks & Recreation, Shannon Newton/Doris Ann Donovan
Emergency Services and Transportation, Roylin Hammond
Health Department, Kathie Cox
County Administration, Ann Kurtzman
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Parks and
Recreation
Youth Sports
General Information All Sports:
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First time players must bring a birth certificate or
school shot record to verify age. The document is
returned after being reviewed.
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Registration: Players may be registered either on-line
or at one of the locations around the county.
www.scotlandcounty.org/parks-and-recreation.aspx
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Registration Fees and Waiting List: First week
registration is $15. Late registration is the following
week and is $20. All players registered during this
time will be placed on a team. After this time a
waiting list is taken. There is no guarantee that youth
on the waiting list will be placed on a team. If taken
off the waiting list and placed on a team, fee is $25.
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Draft and Team Assignment:
Players automatically return to the same team, unless they move to a new age bracket. This applies to
all sports but soccer. If you should be placed on the
wrong team, contact P&R.
Prior to the season, coaches meet to select teams.
In the case of football and cheerleading, brothers
and sisters of the same age group are placed on the
same team.
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Girls 13-15 Sports: Softball for girls in this age group
starts after Middle School Season is over.
Registrations are taken until that time.
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Parks and
Recreation
Youth Sports
Baseball
Boys Ages 5-12
Girls Ages 5-8
As of May 1st
Softball
Girls Ages 9—15
As of January 1st
Registration February 27—March 3
Practice Begins March 19th
Opening Day Extravaganza April 21st
Scotland Place
Registration Information
Monday– Friday 8:00 to 5:30
Saturday 10:00 to 1:00
Laurel Hill Community Ctr.
Monday—Friday 10:00 to 5:30
Wagram Recreation Center
Tuesday– Friday 9:00 to 7:00
Saturday 8:00 to 5:00
OR online at www.scotlandcounty.org/parks-and-recreation.aspx
Games are played at the following locations:
Tee ball and Coach Pitch
Presbyterian Park
(City League)
Laurel Hill Community Ctr.
Murray Park, Wagram
(County League)
Baseball and Softball
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Morgan Complex
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Football-Cheerleading
Parks and
Recreation
Youth Sports
Boys Ages 7-12
Girls Ages 7-12
As of August 1st
Soccer
Collaboration with Scotland Youth Soccer
Boys & Girls Ages 4—14
As of January 1st
Registration July 30—August 4
Opening Day Extravaganza
Football-Cheerleading September 8th
Soccer September 9th
Scotland Place
Registration Information
Monday– Friday 8:00 to 5:30
Saturday 10:00 to 1:00
Laurel Hill Community Ctr.
Monday—Friday 10:00 to 5:30
Wagram Recreation Center
Tuesday– Friday 9:00 to 7:00
Saturday 8:00 to 5:00
OR online at www.scotlandcounty.org/parks-and-recreation.aspx
Games are played at the following locations:
Football and Cheerleading
Legion Park
Soccer
Morgan Complex
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Basketball
Parks and
Recreation
Youth Sports
Boys Ages 6-15
Girls Ages 6-15
As of January 1st
Registration October 29—November 3
Season Begins January 7th
Holiday Classic 9-10 Year Old Tournament
December 10—13th
Registration Information
Scotland Place
Monday– Friday 8:00 to 5:30
Saturday 10:00 to 1:00
Laurel Hill Community Ctr.
M-W-F 10:00 to 2:00
T—Th 4:00 to 5:30
Wagram Recreation Center
Tuesday– Friday 9:00 to 7:00
Saturday 8:00 to 5:00
OR online at www.scotlandcounty.org/parks-and-recreation.aspx
Games are played at the following locations:
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6 Year old Instructional
Wagram Recreation Ctr.
7-8 Year old Basketball
Laurel Hill Community Ctr.
9-10 Year Old
Sycamore Lane and IE Johnson
Girls Basketball
Scotland High
11-12 Boys
Sycamore Lane, LHCC, WRC
13-15 Boys
Sycamore Lane, LHCC
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Parks and
Recreation
Sponsors
Many Thanks to Our 2011 Team Sponsors
You are essential to the success of our programs!
Byrd’s Pool Service
Captain D’s
Charlie Fipps Agency
Community Drug
Cox Automotive
Cuddly Care Childcare
Decker Farms
Domino’s
Highland Tech
Jackson Funeral Home
Karacter Clicks Childcare
Karlis Insurance
Laurel Hill Fire Dept.
Laurinburg Chiropractic
Laurinburg Food Mart
BB&T
CM Studio
Champs
Community Drug
Conveniently Clean
Dazzling Diva
Norton Insurance
Pittman Electric
Scotland Drug
Treasure City
Trophy World
UPS Store
Wallace Trucking
Bear Hughes
First Bank
Hair-Itage Styling Salon
Baseball-Softball
Laurinburg Kiwanis
McPhatter Funeral Home
Nics Pic Kwik
Ortho Carolina
Pates
Piggly Wiggly
Safeway Motors
Scotland Healthcare
Scotland Motors
Scotland Wholesale
Security Financial
ShirtTales
Springhill Grocery
Trophy World
Soccer
Hampton Inn
Nic’s Pic Kwik
Norris Auto Sales
Purcell Clinic
White’s Jewelry
WLNC
Art By Design
Eric Byrd Insurance
Haney’s Tire
Scotland Motors
State Farm-Becca Hughes
Harley’s Tuxedo and Gifts
Lisa Blalock Law
Reaves Engraving
St. Luke UMC
Dunbar Insurance
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Parks and
Recreation
Adult Sports
Adult Basketball
Winter League
Organizational Meeting November 29th
Season Begins January 8, 2013
Adult Softball
Summer Church League
Organizational Meeting March 26th
Season Begins May 1st
Note: Minister must approve all rosters and any changes to rosters.
Fall Open League
Organizational Meeting August 7th
Season Begins August 21st
Adult Kick-Ball
Organizational Meeting Fall 2012
General Information:
 League for adults 18 and older.
 Registration and fee is in team format
 Teams can submit payment on-line at
www.scotlandcounty.org/parks-and-recreation.aspx
 In order to have a team, contact Al Blades, 277-2589.
 Team representative required to attend organizational
meeting.
 Softball and Kick-Ball played at Morgan Complex
 Basketball played at IE Johnson Gym
 If interest is there, Adult Volleyball League can be
formed.
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Parks and
Recreation
Tennis
Tennis Center
Park Type: Athletic
Park is equipped with:
Six Hard Surface Lighted Courts
Four Composition Lighted Courts
On Site Tennis Coordinator
Tennis Camps, Lessons, and Clinics
Adult Programs
USTA Adult League Team Play—March through May
USTA Adult Mixed and Combo Leagues—June through August
Scotland County Doubles League—September through
November
Men’s and Women's Ladder– Year Round
Youth Programs
Lessons taught year round.
Contact Tennis Center for more information.
Tournaments
Chris McLean Memorial Tournament—May 19th, 20th
USTA Juniors Futures Tournament—October 27th
Special Events
Petey Mo’ Tennis Collard Tournament, New Year’s Day
Doubles Tournament, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Scotland Tennis Center
1103 Atkinson St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
910-277-2592
Services
 Tennis Racquet Stringing
 Ball Machine Rental
 Membership to HarTru Composition Courts, renewed
each year in April
 Monthly Electronic Tennis Newsletter
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Scotland Place
Senior-Civic
Center
Scotland Place Senior Center strives to enrich the lives of Scotland
County adults 55 and older through programs and services that will
improve their health and wellness, decrease their loneliness and
isolation, as well as provide social, economic, and
educational opportunities that enhance their quality of life.
2012 Senior Center Highlights
Social Activities
Fall Fest
Spring Fling
Local Senior Games
Bridge Clubs
Senior Bowling League
Christmas Party
AARP Day of Caring
Weekly Bingo
Shag Classes
Travel Club
Clubs meeting at Scotland Place
Spirit of Youth
Growing Friendships Club
Investment Club
Secret Pals
Young at Heart Club
Scotland County Chapter of AARP
Garden Club
Painting Club
Economic Activities
Offer assistance with Medicare and prescription drug programs. Trained and
supported by North Carolina Department of Insurance, Seniors Health Insurance
Information Program (SHIIP) call for appointment.
Benefit Bank
Educational
Arthritis Exercise Class
Grandparents Support Group
Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Class
Healthy Living
Exercise classes are offered everyday by certified instructors.
Scotland Place Senior/Civic Center
PO Box 1668
1210 Turnpike Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28353
910-277-2585
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All programs are open to any resident of Scotland County age 55 and better. For
more information contact Scotland Place.
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Parks and
Recreation
Senior Games
Silver Arts
In 1983, N.C. Senior Games began with a vision to create a year round health
promotion and education program for those 55 and older. Today, there are over
60,000 participants in 53 Local Games that serve all 100 counties across the state.
Since 1986, Scotland County Senior Games, Inc and Parks and Recreation have
been a proud partner of this statewide network of athletes and artists who share
their talents and enthusiasm with each other and represent our community well at
the State Finals each fall.
You’re welcome to join in on the fun!
2012 Senior Games
Senior Games is a celebration of the health and wellness of our mature adults. Each
participant brings their vitality and personality to the events. Competition is
important, but friendships and socialization are key components of the Games.
Collaborative Effort of
Scotland County Parks and Recreation
Scotland County Senior Games, Inc.
Scotia Village
Scotland County Health Department
Silver Arts is a celebration of the creative expression of Mature Adults. Silver Arts
provides a stage for the creative talents of the visual, heritage, literary and
performing artists. Encouragement and recognition of the creative potential and
accomplishment is the goal of the Silver Arts Program.
Collaborative Effort of
Parks and Recreation
ARTScotland
Storytelling and Arts Center of the Southeast
Complete information on Senior Games and Silver Arts can be found on the county webpage
or by contacting Kisha Williams at the Wagram Recreation Center 910-369-0686.
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Parks and
Recreation
Laurel Hill
Community
Center
Open Gym
Basketball
Sundays
2-4pm Youth
4-6pm Adults
For a complete list of Open Gym closings please visit our
website at www.scotlandcounty.org
Nutrition Site
Lunch is served to Adults 65 and older.
No income requirements.
Monday—Friday
8:30am-12:30pm
You may attend the site by simply visiting during the hours of
operation and speaking to the site manager.
For Home Delivery Meals
Contact Michelle Gaitley
Lumber River Council of Governments
910-618-5533
Walking Track
Laurel Hill walking track
is 1/4 mile long and is
paved. It is open year
round for your
enjoyment.
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Looking for a site for your
small gathering or special
event?
Look no further than the Laurel Hill
Community Center.
Classrooms and the auditorium are
available for rent.
Contact Parks and Recreation for
more information.
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Parks and
Recreation
Wagram
Recreation
Center
The Wagram Recreation Center is committed to meeting the
recreational needs and interests of the residents of Scotland County
by providing a wide variety of quality and wholesome activities
through our programming. We work cooperatively with other
organizations and agencies to provide needed services for the
community. We are eager to effectively utilize all available resources
and to sustain the confidence of those we serve.
Daily Activities
Walking Track
Wi Fi Internet Access
Open Gym
 Adults
 Youth
 Families
Monthly Activities
Parents Night Out
Kid’s Kitchen
Wagram Café
Wagram Recreation Center
24401 Marlboro St.
Wagram, NC 28396
Weekly Activities
Game Room
Adult Card Games
GED and WorkKeys (RCC)
Fitness Classes
Special Events
Valentine Social
Easter Egg Hunt
Back to School Kick-off
Fall-O-Ween
Pre-Thanksgiving Field Day
Breakfast with Santa
Fitness Room Rates
Daily $4
Monthly $20
Yearly $200 for one, second person in household additional
$60.
Family $325
910-369-0686
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Parks and
Facilities
Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Bypass Park
600 N. Wilkinson Dr, Laurinburg
Park Type: Athletic
Park is equipped with:
Bleachers
2 Softball/Baseball Fields
Hammond Park
700 Park Circle, Laurinburg
Park Type: Neighborhood
Park is equipped with:
Bathroom building
Playground Area
Open space for Play, Picnics and
Relaxation
Paved Walking Track
Jaycee Park
200 Hillside Ave, Laurinburg
Park Type: Multipurpose
Park is equipped with:
Bleachers
1 Softball/Baseball Field
Legion Park
1103 Atkinson St., Laurinburg
Park Type: Athletic
Park is equipped with:
Baseball/Football Field
Bathrooms/Concessions
Bleachers
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Lincoln Park
700 Corona Ave, Laurinburg
Park Type: Neighborhood
Park is equipped with:
Playground
Picnic Shelter/Benches
Baseball/Softball Field
Market Park
17100 Lees Mill Rd, Laurinburg
Park Type: Neighborhood
Park is equipped with:
Playground
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Bathroom Building
Morgan Recreation Complex
1206 Turnpike Road, Laurinburg
4 Baseball/Softball Fields and
Bleachers
5 Soccer Fields
Press Box, Concession
and Bathroom Building
Paved Walking Track and Bridge
Creek Nature Trail
Paved and Gravel Parking
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Parks and
Facilities
Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Presbyterian Park
601 W. Church St., Laurinburg
Park Type: Athletic
Athletic Park equipped with:
Bleachers
2 Softball/Baseball Fields
Open Space
Restrooms
Scotland Yard
1206 Turnpike Rd, Laurinburg
Park Type: Neighborhood
Park is equipped with:
Community Built Playground
Restrooms
Picnic Shelter and Picnic Tables
Washington Park
420 McDougald Ave, Laurinburg
Park Type: Neighborhood
Park is equipped with:
Picnic Shelters
Playground
Picnic Tables
Bathroom Building
Paved Walking Track
Laurel Hill Community Center
Park
14940 Church St., Laurel Hill
Park Type: Multipurpose
Park is equipped with:
Playground,
Paved Walking Track
Picnic Shelter with Tables and Grill
Gibson Park
Hwy 79, Gibson
Park Type: Neighborhood
Park is equipped with:
Playground, Open Space
Paved Walking Track
Basketball Court
Charles F. Murray Park
Second Street, Wagram
Park Type: Multipurpose
Park is equipped with:
2 Softball/Baseball fields
Bleachers, Open Space
Playground Equipment
1 Basketball Court
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Parks and
Facilities
Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Scotland Place
1210 Turnpike Rd., Laurinburg
Parks and Recreation Offices
Senior Citizen Activities
Gravel Walking Track
Bocce and Shuffleboard Courts
Splash Pad Water Playground
1206 Turnpike Rd, Laurinburg
Morgan Recreation Complex
Laurinburg
Park Type: Water Playground
Laurel Hill Community Center
14940 Church St., Laurel Hill
Park Type: Multipurpose
Park is equipped with:
Community Center
2 Softball/Baseball Fields with Bleachers, Playground
Paved Walking Track, Lighted Tennis Courts
Picnic Shelter with Tables and Grill
Wagram Recreation Center
24401 Marlboro St., Wagram
Gymnasium
Fitness Room with Equipment
2 Classrooms
Paved Parking
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Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Parks and
Recreation
Rental
Information
Scotland Place Senior/Civic Center
$100 deposit, $200 for 3 hours, $35 for each additional hour
Space used for receptions, parties, reunions, etc.
Capacity 150
Tables and Chairs provided
Laurel Hill Community Center
Auditorium $50 deposit, $30/hour
Meeting rooms $15/hour
Gym $30/hour
Call Parks and Recreation
for more information,
277-2585
No reservations made
over the phone
Splash Pad
$50/hour
Rentals are scheduled before or after hours that park is open to the
public
Picnic Shelters ($15 key deposit required for restroom keys)
Market Park $50/day
Complex Shelters $50/day, per shelter
Murray Park $30/day
Laurel Hill Community Center $30/day
Washington Park $30/day
Wagram Recreation Center
$50 deposit required for all rentals
Meeting Rooms $20/hour
Gym $30/hour
Out of county rates
$75 deposit
Meeting Rooms $35/hour
Gym $45/hour
Softball/Baseball Fields
$600/day for Morgan Complex or
$150/field per day
Scoreboard $5 per game per scoreboard
Major Event Policy
Events open to the public with 200 or more in attendance
$100 Deposit
$100/day park rent
$150 stage rental (events held on county property only)
$200 Marking vendor spaces
$200 Green box Service
Additional fees may apply
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Summer
Activities
Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Summer Programs Brochure
Each year, a brochure of activities offered in the summer in Scotland County is
produced. This is a collaborative effort among all not-for-profit agencies.
Brochure is distributed through the schools and is available online in late May.
www.scotlandcounty.org
Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp
Summer camp for 6 to 12 year olds. The five (5) week camp is focused on exploring
our outdoor environment. Both local and regional activities and field trips are
scheduled. Lunch is included in the registration fee of $30 per week. You may
register for any or all weeks starting April 30th.
Payment confirms your registration in the camp.
Register on-line or at P&R office.
Week 1: June 18—22
Week 2: June 25 –29
Week 3 July 9—13
Week 4: July 16– 20
Splash Pad
The Splash Pad is an outdoor water playground. Facility includes Splash Pad, picnic
shelter, bathrooms with changing areas and concession stand.
Hours: 12 noon to 6 pm.
Saturdays: May 19th through June 16th
Tuesday through Saturday: June 12th August 11th
Fees:
$2 County Residents, $4 Out-of County Residents
Private events: Before or after regular splash pad hours.
Contact P&R for complete information.
Sunday in the Park Children's Festival
April 22nd, 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the James L. Morgan Recreation Complex.
Event Celebrating the Children of Scotland County. All activities are free to children.
Activities include face painting, splash pad, Easter Egg Hunt, arts and crafts, police
vehicles and much, much more.
Sunday in the Park is a Collaborative Effort of
All Agencies Serving Children in Scotland County
Lead Agency: Partnership for Children and Families
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Special
Events
Scotland County Parks and Recreation Events and Activities
Bicycling Map of Scotland County
Did you know that NC Department of Transportation has published a bicycling map of
Scotland County? It includes points of interest, bike routes and many interesting
information about our county. Many people are using the bike maps as a way
to tour our county.
Maps can be picked up at Scotland Place on Turnpike Road or visit our webpage.
Eggstravaganza
Join the Easter Bunny in his search for Easter eggs.
He will be looking for them in the following locations this spring:
Laurel Hill Community Center, Saturday March 31st, 1 pm
Wagram Recreation Center, Saturday March 31st, 10 am
Sunday in the Park, Sunday April 22nd, 2:30 pm
Age Groups 3 to 5, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12
Children finding the golden egg will receive a special gift.
Geocaching in Scotland County
Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to
locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and
then share their experiences online.
There are many geocaches in Scotland County, including local parks.
For complete information visit www.geocaching.com There you can find out
more about geocaching and location's across our county.
Scotland County does have guidelines for placing your geocache in county
parks. For a copy of these guidelines, contact Parks and Recreation.
For complete information on our programs and activities, visit our
webpage or the Parks and Recreation office.
www.scotlandcounty.org/parks-and-recreation.aspx
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Parks and Recreation
Scotland County
Parks and Recreation
PO Box 1668
1210 Turnpike Road
Laurinburg, NC 28353
910-277-2585
910-610-1586 fax
scotparks@scotlandcounty.org
www.scotlandcounty.org
Parks and
Recreation
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