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Grand opening June 17 for ‘reimagined’ Liberty Park



Natural area enhancements were a park project priority. /Lee Sullivan

MOORESVILLE – The unveiling of a five-year, two-phrase redesign and repurposing of a downtown gathering spot is set for mid June.

This week, the town confirmed the afternoon-to-evening public grand opening celebration of “Liberty Park Reimagined” will be held Saturday, June 17.

Shelters, including a covered basketball court, are new features. /Lee Sullivan

The event will be the culmination of a long-range improvement project that began in 2018, and also one of seven 2023 signature events commemorating the town’s 150th birthday.

Liberty Park Reimagined – presented by Randy Marion – will offer a hands-on introduction to new Liberty Park amenities, including a three-story playground, covered basketball court, interactive water fountain, picnic areas and substantial upgrades to walking trails and bridges along the creek through the park.

Park upgrades include connectivity, creekbed improvements. /Lee Sullivan

The June event will mark the completion of $7.9 million Phase II improvements at the park, which began in 2020 following a three-year, $2.5-million first-phase project that transformed an outdated playing field into a green space and concert venue and included walking path and lighting upgrades, a Veterans Promenade and improved pedestrian access to Church Street.

The focus on connectivity continued with Phase II, with new bridges and trails providing access to Center Avenue as part of a vision for an eventual greenway link to South Main Street.

Pieces are in place for a spray pad family attraction. /Lee Sullivan

On June 17, attractions for all ages will be a part of the celebration, along with a country music concert featuring Craig Morgan at 6:30 p.m. For more details, visit mooresvillenc150.com.

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