Category: St. Stephens

May 24, 2024

Catawba County Parks 25th Birthday Bashes

Join us for special Birthday Bashes at each of our parks this July!...

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May 09, 2024

Catawba County Parks Trail Challenge

Help celebrate 25 years of Catawba County Parks by completing our trail challenge! Here's how to participate...

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December 27, 2023

2023 Year End Review

As we wrap up North Carolina's Year of the Trail, here's a review of 2023 and all...

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November 03, 2023

Gratitude for Trails & Parks

This month we show gratitude for the great trails right here in Catawba County and extend a heartfelt thanks to the stewards of our outdoor spaces...

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September 28, 2023

St. Stephens Dog Walk

This family- and dog-friendly 0.43 mile walk at St. Stephens Park loops around the perimeter of the park, past a playground, picnic shelter, and two fenced-in dog parks...

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September 04, 2023

Achieve a Trail Goal

In the month of September, we're celebrating the Year of the Trail by encouraging you to Achieve a Trail Goal, no matter how big or small....

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July 03, 2023

Celebrate NC Parks

Recognizing a role in preserving natural spaces for wildlife conservation and for passive recreation for our community, the opening of Riverbend Park in 1999 led to...

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April 01, 2023

Celebrate NC Trails

Catawba County has over 45+ miles of trails that weave and wander through our community, and this April, we celebrate them all......

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March 01, 2023

Spring Into Action

As we draw closer to spring, we encourage you to "Spring Into Action" to help preserve and protect our unique and diverse natural heritage. Some great ways to do your part are...

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December 06, 2022

Pup 'n Play: A Treat for You and Fido

Newly-adopted dogs and their owners can enjoy Catawba County's dog parks at no cost through Pup ‘n Play......

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September 28, 2022

St. Stephens Park Video

Take a mini desk vacation to St. Stephens Park with this video produced by Table Rock Productions....

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May 17, 2022

Visitor Profile: Michelle Kelly

Meet Michelle Kelly, who exercises her two dogs, Charlie and Azul, at St. Stephens Dog Park every day, rain or shine....

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May 06, 2022

Meet Our Rangers: Tabitha Hope

Meet Tabitha Hope, who has been wrangling pups at St. Stephens Park for the past ten years......

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