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Cheeks Township <br /> The Efland area of Cheeks Township is planned to receive a community park <br /> near Efland Cheeks ..Elementary School. An adjacent property owned by the <br /> County Board of Education (approx. 12 acres) should be investigated for use <br /> in expanding the facilities at the school 's site. In addition to expanding <br /> for a proposed school-park site, it would be beneficial to update any school <br /> facilities as necessary. Proposed improvements would include items such as : <br /> expanded play apparatus; picnic sites with associated shelters; multipurpose <br /> play fields for soccer, open play and softball; a basketball <br /> court/multipurpose court; tennis courts . The neighborhood center across <br /> Hwy. 70 is an appropriate adjacent land use since the facility can be used <br /> in conjunction with park-related events . Also, a private recreation site is <br /> located within a short distance for use if additional facilities are needed. <br /> The district park proposed for the Cheeks/Hillsborough area at Corporation <br /> Lake was selected for its natural setting, possible joint use with Orange- <br /> Alamance Water System and Duke University property, and access to <br /> populations of Hillsborough, Cheeks, and West Eno Townships. Another aspect <br /> considered in the site's selection was its location north of I-85. This <br /> highway is perceived by many residents to be the boundary between north and <br /> south Orange County. An alternate site for the park's location would be the <br /> general area of the proposed Seven Mile Creek Reservoir. This site should <br /> be considered for developing if acquiring property at Corporation Lake is <br /> unattainable. The location south of I-85 would put an excessive amount of <br /> park land in southern Orange County, promoting unequal distribution. The <br /> development of the Corporation Lake or Seven Mile Creek Sites would <br /> primarily be to provide access to natural areas and provide a variety of <br /> passive uses defined previously in this report (Chapter 5, Park <br /> Descriptions) . However, some active forms of recreation such as boating, <br /> play areas, and court games could be sited to blend into the natural setting <br /> and offer a variety of recreational activities . <br /> It is also recommended that the County continue to work with the City of <br /> Mebane in providing programs at Lake Michael in western Cheeks Township. <br /> - Hillsborough Township <br /> It is recommended that Fairview Community Park be maintained by the county <br /> and additional facilities be provided during the planning period "for field <br /> and court games, picnicking, improved access from a major road, restrooms, <br /> r <br /> and pedestrian circulation. <br /> Another site, located in the center of town, is Orange County's Court House <br /> property. The open space directly associated with the county buildings at <br /> Court Street should be investigated as an informal plaza for passive forms <br /> Of recreation such as picnicking, people watching, and sitting. The space <br /> also could be used for special events . The property directly behind the <br /> Court House, along the Eno River, not only has potential for development of <br /> passive recreation as described above, but also active recreation such as <br /> walking, jogging, and exercising. <br /> Cooperation with the School Board is recommended in order to continue <br /> Providing tennis facilities at Orange High School. Additionally, a 50-meter <br />