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3—19 <br />Future Blackwood Farm Park - 4215 NC 86S, Hillsborough Size: Land Area: 152 Acres <br />Existfng Structures: <br /> ca.1827 Farm House: 1700 sq. ft. <br /> Chicken House: 288 sq. ft. <br /> Smoke House: 264 sq. ft. <br /> Corncrib: 256 sq. ft. <br /> Large Barn: 3,540 sq. ft. <br /> Milk House: 294 sq. ft. <br /> Milking Shed: 520 sq. ft. <br /> Garage: 792 sq. ft. <br /> <br />Planned Facilities Included: <br /> Environmental Learning Center <br /> Sustainable design for the property <br /> Reuse of the farmstead <br /> Agricultural demonstratfon areas <br /> Picnic Shelters <br /> Amphitheatre <br /> Community Gardens <br /> Playground <br /> Fishing Dock <br /> Hiking Trails & interpretfve signage <br /> Potentfal Bike Trails <br /> Informal multf-purpose field <br /> Scenic Overlook <br /> New entrance and parking area <br /> Parks Operatfons Base and Office <br /> <br />Priorities of the Plan Included: <br /> Rehabilitate the historic farmstead <br /> Preservatfon of agricultural heritage <br /> Preservatfon of natural resources <br /> Retaining the scenic vistas <br />Overview: <br />This property was purchased by Orange County in 2001 through its <br />Lands Legacy program. The former Blackwood family farm was <br />acquired to protect this historic and scenic property for a future park <br />in the New Hope/University Statfon area, consistent with the Coun- <br />ty’s 1988 Recreatfon and Parks Master Plan. A master plan was <br />developed by 14-member committee for a park that will feature low- <br />impact recreatfon areas (trails, picnic areas) and retain the natural, <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 /> <br />Location and proximity to potential users: <br />The future park is located at the intersectfon 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 /> <br />Types of programs anticipated: <br />The proposed master plan takes a low-impact approach to address <br />recreatfon, and to protect the agricultural heritage, historic <br />resources, scenic vistas and opportunitfes for environmental educa- <br />tfon at the site. <br /> <br />Anticipated Cost: $5,800,000 <br /> <br /> Orange County Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> CHAPTER 3 - Park Inventory / Assessment / Future Master Planned Park 3 <br />49