2010 Picnic Location

[ScottM]

Right now the BoD is looking at either May 15th or May 22nd for the NCWW annual picnic. The location is TBD. Our past picnics have been at the State Park at Jordan Lake. The picnic has become such a big hit that we have out grown the small venus at the lake and the large one was very nice but came at a high price. Also using State land prevents having lumber runs and other sales.

Now the reason for my thread. The BoD is asking if any one has access to or recommendations for ohter locations. Maybe you are member of a group like VFW, Lions, etc. The location should be in or close to the triangle, be able to handle 150-200 guests and have covered space in the event of rain.


If you can help please send a PM to me or Peteb301. Pete and I are co-chairmen of this year's event. Thanks

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Check out Camp Chestnut Ridge. Can included Hay rides and canoeing if ya want.

Travis

http://campchestnutridge.com/

 

[NCTurner]

There is a nice facility at Durant Park, in N. Raleigh.

http://www.raleigh-nc.org/portal/se...ant/Cat-PG-2007301-184854-Campbell_Lodge.html

 

[froglips]

Gold Park is a nice large park recently opened in Hillsborough.

http://www.ci.hillsborough.nc.us/content/gold-park

Deal is pretty good, $20/3hours to rent the large pavilion.

Jim

 

[JackLeg]

So you wouldn't be interested in coming a little further west? Guess most members are in the RDU area?

 

[ScottM]

Reggie, the biggest group of members is in the Triangle but I will never say never as far as a location further west. Have a place in mind?

 

[SteveHall]

Hmm... There are two shelters in Cary that are large enough. Bond Park Kiwani picnic shelter that can seat 200+ for $160. There's also the Ritter Park Rotary picnic shelter which seats 250 for $150 and is closer to the highway.

 

[scsmith42]

Yates Mill County Park.

http://www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill/default.htm

I checked their rules and regulations, and it looks like it would work for our needs (plus it's free!)

 

[boxxmaker]

Sure hope you folks get a place lined up.I would really like to make this one.Its a tad bit of a drive for me ,But I think it would be worth it. :icon_thum

 

[Don Sorensen]

Yates Mill County Park.

http://www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill/default.htm

I checked their rules and regulations, and it looks like it would work for our needs (plus it's free!)

dagnabit! - I've lived here on and off for 20 years. I've driven by this place i don't know how many times. I really, really need to stop at this place.

 

[bwat]

Another vote (not that you are asking for one) for a location west of triangle. Perhaps Greensboro area would be a bit more central to the membership???

 

[sawman]

Yates Mill looks very nice and interesting. :icon_scra

Later,
Albert :saw:

 

[Matt Schnurbusch]

Given that it's FREE +1 to Yates Mill.

 

[NCTurner]

Yates Mill County Park.

http://www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill/default.htm

I checked their rules and regulations, and it looks like it would work for our needs (plus it's free!)

Looks like a great place, but the facilities are not FREE.

http://www.wakegov.com/NR/rdonlyres...1/0/FacilityRequestandReservationForm2009.pdf

 

[mbeach]

Its west of the triangle, but in Winston Salem you have Tanglewood Park. Has some nice facilites.

 

[Sully]

I know the perfect place with plenty of free facilities, parking, etc. and will easily hold several hundred people. Ya'll need to come out this way (east)!

 

[junquecol]

Town of Apex Park, on Laura Duncan Rd (off 64, near BoJangles). They have TWO shelters that are right next to each other. They each rent in four blocks, with preference given to town residents. Plenty of parking, walking trail around lake, ten minutes to the mall. Located in the BACK of the park ( a definite plus.) I think reservations can't be made more than 60 days in advance, if memory serves me correct. Much easier for out of towners to get to than Yates Mill.

 

[peteb301]

Any further input on additional site posibilities ?? Please psot or sent me a message, as I will be
checking all of these within a week ?
THANKS
Pete

 

[cskipper]

Looks like a great place, but the facilities are not FREE.

http://www.wakegov.com/NR/rdonlyres...1/0/FacilityRequestandReservationForm2009.pdf

It looks like those fees are for use of a classroom. Is there a fee to use the picnic facilities?