Shelby City Parks

Hickory, North Carolina, is a vibrant city nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the Catawba River, offering a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. With a rich history dating back to the 1850s, Hickory has grown into a thriving community of over 43,000 residents and serves as a regional hub for commerce and recreation, attracting over 365,000 people. Its ideal location between Charlotte and Asheville provides easy access to a variety of attractions, while still maintaining its small-town charm and offering a range of amenities. Education is a priority in Hickory, with a well-regarded school district, including primary, elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as institutions for higher learning. Hickory Public Schools, operating under the innovative K-64 initiative, actively engages students in technology-rich environments and connects them with employers. Additionally, Catawba Valley Community College and Lenoir-Rhyne University offer comprehensive learning opportunities, while the Appalachian State University Hickory Campus provides a public university option. Hickory's attractions, including farm-to-table restaurants, outdoor adventures on Lake Hickory, a vibrant downtown with unique shops, a growing craft beer scene, and a thriving arts and cultural community, make it a captivating destination for both residents and visitors.Generated from the website

Rock Hill parks, recreation and tourism department oversees various projects, including Rock Hill Tennis Center, West Parking Lot, Manchester Meadows site, Glencairn Garden, and trails and greenways master plan. Located in Rock Hill, S.C., the department Hosts a wide variety of events, such as the National Softball Association youth girls world series, softball season, and mayor's teen volunteer program. Its Northside Center, built on more than 6-acres of space, includes community, game and craft rooms, fully equipped gymnasium, playground, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, shuffleboard courts, climbing wall, picnic shelters, all-purpose field, and a connector to the Northside Greenway walking trail. The department s administrative and tourism services division provides basic support services, including accounting, clerical and personnel operations, and marketing and promotions of programs, special events and facilities.

The Clerk s office is governed by the City of Woodruff in South Carolina. The city has a population of more than 4,225. It operates sewer, streets, and parks and recreation departments. The city s building and zoning department is responsible for the enforcement of building codes and adopted zoning ordinances to safeguard the public health and safety and general welfare. The division works for the enforcement of environmental control and property maintenance ordinances. The City of Woodruff also manages a police department that handles criminal and traffic cases. The city s planning commission serves an advisory to the city council on issues related to planning and zoning and with the preparation of the comprehensive plan.