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•Farmstead complex <br /> •Historic roadbed, cemetery, arch. sites <br /> •Orchard and forest areas <br /> •Natural Heritage Sitej <br /> Challenges <br /> • Driveway and noise <br /> • Adjacent residences <br /> • Scenic views, historic & archaeological resources <br /> • Existing structures <br /> • Natural area and streams <br /> The Draft Master Plan <br /> •Preliminary Concept Plan <br /> •14-member citizen committee appointed to develop master plan <br /> •Committee met seven times, participated in site walks, visits to other parks, email <br /> informational list-serve <br /> Findings <br /> •Themes (agriculture heritage, environmental education, cultural resources, low-impact <br /> recreation, natural resources) <br /> •School/park interaction <br /> •Understanding of heritage (natural, agricultural) <br /> •Farmstead focus <br /> •Work around scenic vistas, roadbed <br /> •Green exhibits, buildings <br /> •NC 86 pedestrian crossing? <br /> •Ag demonstration, community gardens <br /> •Nature Center <br /> Facility Recommendations <br /> •Amphitheatre (3 possible locations) <br /> •Community Gardens <br /> •"Learning Center" and playground <br /> •Multi-purpose field <br /> •Loop hiking trails, bike trail <br /> •Fishing Dock <br /> •Picnic shelters <br /> •Ag demonstration plots <br /> •Retain and enhance the orchard <br /> •Old cemetery— signage and protect <br /> Issues for Further Study <br /> •Pedestrian and bike access (especially to nearby schools) — need to engage NCDOT <br /> •Preservation and eventual use of farmstead buildings? Ongoing stabilization. <br />