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Contact Us:
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Address: 145 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Mailing Address: PO Box 47, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: (828) 295-5222
Director: Mrs. Jennifer Gore Brown
E-mail: jbrown@tobr.us
Mission
The mission of Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation is “to provide and enhance recreational and cultural opportunities for our residents and visitors.”
Staffing and Schedules
The Recreation Department has six full-time positions: the Parks and Recreation Director, Facilities Coordinator, Programs Coordinator, Facility/Park Attendant, Landscape Specialist and a Landscape Assistant. In addition to the permanent positions, there are a substantial number of seasonal positions.
This department is also responsible for the landscaping in Broyhill Park, Annie Cannon Gardens, Memorial Park, and other Town-Maintained planting areas.
A primary goal of this department is to develop, beautify, conserve, and maintain a system of parks which will assure quality leisure opportunities for all that reside and visit Blowing Rock.