Broyhill Park

A passive recreation area that includes a walking trail that surrounds Mayview Lake, the Broyhill Gazebo (available for rental), multiple seating areas and a dock, perfect for fishing, feeding the ducks or relaxing by the lake.

Address: 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Annie Cannon Gardens

A passive creekside recreation area that includes a walking trail through the garden space. Offers many opportunities to sit down, relax and take it all in. Open to the public 365 days a year.

Address: 229 Laurel Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Glen Burney Trail

The trail head entrance is located in Annie Cannon Gardens off Laurel Lane. The trail is 1.6 miles long and drops 600 feet from an elevation of 3520 at the base of Glen Marie Falls. The creek that runs along the trail and over the falls is known as New Year’s Creek, which flows into John’s River- part of the Catawba River Basin.

Memorial Park 

Open to the public 365 days a year. The park includes two tennis courts that are first come first served; two outdoor basketball courts, a picnic area, a playground, and various play elements. Equipment is available for checkout from May through November.

Address: 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

The Memorial Park Gazebo is used for many different events in the Town of Blowing Rock. It is used for ice carving at Winter Fest, Sunday afternoon concerts following Art in the Park, the 4th of July Festival, for Santa at our Christmas in the Park Festival, and looks beautiful when lit up in the Winter time. 

Davant Field & Rotary Pavilion

Open greenspace area that includes a walking trail, athletic Ballfield, Rotary Pavilion (available for rental) and a restroom facility. Open to the public 365 days a year.

 Address: 245 Clark St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605