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K <br /> 31 <br /> Orange County Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> CHAPTER 3- Park Inventory/Assessment/Future Master Planned Park <br /> Future Blackwood Farm Park-4215 NC 86S, Hillsborough <br /> Size: Land Area: 152 Acres <br /> Existing Structures: <br /> �+ _"-�"" • <br /> ca.1827 Farm House: 1700 sq.ft. <br /> • Chicken House: 288 sq.ft. <br /> ' '' Smoke House: 264 sq.ft. <br /> 1 U' f' ; _ ; • Corncrib:256 sq.ft. <br /> Large Barn:3,540 sq.ft. <br /> Milk House: 294 sq.ft. <br /> - 520 s ft. <br /> - <br /> Milking Shed: <br /> g q• <br /> 1 } - ` • Garage:792 sq.ft. <br /> Planned Facilities Included: <br /> l ( • Environmental Learning Center <br /> 1 i • Sustainable design for the property <br /> • Reuse of the farmstead <br /> • Agricultural demonstration areas <br /> + • Picnic Shelters <br /> y i; • Amphitheatre <br /> ' • Community Gardens <br /> r` <br /> t r" �' • Playground <br /> • Fishing Dock <br /> Hiking Trails&interpretive signage <br /> Potential Bike Trails <br /> • Informal multi-purpose field <br /> Overview: • Scenic Overlook <br /> This property was purchased by Orange County in 2001 through its • New entrance and parking area <br /> Lands Legacy program. The former Blackwood family farm was . Parks Operations Base and Office <br /> acquired to protect this historic and scenic property for a future park <br /> in the New Hope/University Station area, consistent with the Coun- <br /> ty's 1988 Recreation and Parks Master Plan. A master plan was • Rehabilitate the historic farmstead <br /> developed by 14-member committee for a park that will feature low- • Preservation of agricultural heritage <br /> impact recreation areas (trails, picnic areas) and retain the natural, • Preservation of natural resources <br /> scenic, agricultural and historic character of the former farm. The <br /> master plan was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in <br /> March 2011. <br /> Location and proximity to potential users: <br /> The future park is located at the intersection of NC 86 and New Hope <br /> Church Road, midway between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. It is also <br /> located in close proximity to New Hope Elementary School, Stanback ' <br /> Middle School, and the Orange County Campus of Durham Technical ' <br /> Community College. <br /> Types of programs anticipated: <br /> The proposed master plan takes a low-impact approach to address <br /> recreation, and to protect the agricultural heritage, historic <br /> resources, scenic vistas and opportunities for environmental educa- A <br /> tion at the site. <br /> Anticipated Cost:$5,800,000 " <br /> 3-19 <br />