Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation
Important Information
Updated: June 30, 2020 | 12:15 p.m.
All lake and water activities including fishing are temporarily closed until further notice. For additional information and updates, click here.
Cane Creek Park is open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m with limited activities. Please see below for more details. Cane Creek Campground will reopen with limited capacity on June 1 by reservation only. Reservation requests resume June 1 online, via email, and by phone.
Jesse Helms Soccer Complex and Fred Kirby Park remain closed until further notice.
In the Parks and Recreation department, we provide recreational opportunities to the citizens of Union County and neighboring counties. These opportunities assist in providing healthy leisure activities for all age groups. Parks and Recreation also provides park venues for a variety of events.
Contact information
Union County Parks and Recreation
5213 Harkey Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: 704-283-3885
Email: parkreservations@unioncountync.gov
Jim Chaffin
Director of Parks and Recreation
Email: jimchaffin@unioncountync.gov
Mission statement
To build a stronger community by providing high quality facilities, programs, and services while conserving natural resources for the citizens of Union County and its visitors.