HIGHLAND DRIVE PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

A new parking lot will be constructed in the area surrounding the existing park shelter during the spring/summer of 2023. The parking lot will replace the old playground, which was directly adjacent to the shelter -- The playground will remain closed to the public for safety purposes until construction begins and all of the equipment is removed. A new playground will be constructed further along the paved trail in the park (the estimated completion date is the summer/fall of 2023). Click here to view the concept design for the new playground.

Until construction is completed, the shelter will not be available to reserve/rent. However, the shelter will still be available to use at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis -- This means that the shelter bathrooms will NOT be unlocked and the shelter will remain open to the general public for use. The bathrooms located at the concession stand building will be unlocked and available for use during regular park hours. 

All trails and green space will remain open and available during regular park hours.

PARK FEATURES

Walking Trail

The paved walking trail at Highland Drive Park provides parkgoers the ability to enjoy a walk around our soccer fields as well through a small section of woods. The trail as a whole equals 1 mile in length. The outer loop of the trail is 3/4 of a mile, while the inner loop around one of the soccer fields is 1/4 of a mile. Visitors may walk, jog or ride their bikes on the mile-long track -- No motorized vehicles, please! While strolling along the trail, park visitors may also enjoy reading a story displayed in the Lincoln County Public Library Story Walk. The Story Walk can be found along the outer loop of the trail near the picnic shelter and features a short children's story, which changes seasonally.

Picnic Shelter

Until construction is completed, the shelter will not be available to reserve/rent. However, the shelter will still be available to use at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis -- This means that the shelter bathrooms will NOT be unlocked and the shelter will remain open to the general public for use. The bathrooms located at the concession stand building will be unlocked and available for use during regular park hours. 

General Shelter Information:

Unless the shelter has been rented and reserved, use of the shelter will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that the shelter bathrooms will NOT be unlocked and the shelter will remain open to the general public for use. The bathrooms at the concession stand building will remain unlocked and available for use during regular park hours. 

The shelter is available to reserve each year from April 1st - October 31st (availability may vary during these dates due to events, programs, and park closings - Please refer to the calendar to check availability). From November 1st - March 31st the shelter is only available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelter rentals include: 6 picnic tables (8' long), trash receptacles, shelter restroom access, and free parking in the adjacent lot. Shelter rentals do NOT include: building exterior water hook-up/access, electricity hook-up/access, lighting, or grills/other cooking instruments. You may bring your own grilling/cooking equipment, but please do not grill/cook underneath the shelter. 

The cost to rent the shelter is as follows: 

•  Monday - Saturday | 8:00a - 7:00p (rental includes full time block)
  • City Limits Residents | $50.00
  • Non-City Limits Residents | $75.00
• Sunday | 3:00p - 7:00p (rental includes full time block)
  • City Limits Residents | $40.00
  • Non-City Limits Residents | $60.00