Deep River Park, North Carolina

Deep River Park, formerly known as 'Community Park', is a private park open to the public in Chatham County, North Carolina and Lee County, North Carolina, USA, operated by the Deep River Park Association. The main features of the 40-acre park are the Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge and a canoe access ramp to the Deep River. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

Deep River Park includes land on both sides of the river in a quiet rural setting amid woods and farmlands. Amenities include the historic pedestrian bridge, a concrete canoe and boat ramp, several picnic areas with 2 shelters, a playground, and parking (no restroom). The park is in the Deep River State Trail corridor.[2]

Deep River Park was founded in 1992 by the Deep River Park Association, formed to preserve the Camelback Bridge and led by Margaret Jordan-Ellis.[3] The Association is currently seeking funding to repaint the bridge while protecting the river from lead contamination.[4]

Images

  • South Camelback bridge entrance, Aug. 2012
    South Camelback bridge entrance, Aug. 2012
  • Parking lot and entrance to boat ramp
    Parking lot and entrance to boat ramp
  • Playground
    Playground
  • Picnic shelter
    Picnic shelter
  • Deep River Camelback Bridge, Aug 2012
    Deep River Camelback Bridge, Aug 2012

References

  1. ^ National Register of Historic Places Retrieved November 15, 2012
  2. ^ Deep River State Trail is born retrieved 16 Nov 2012
  3. ^ "Interesting Facts & Tidbits | Chatham County, NC". www.chathamnc.org. Archived from the original on May 15, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
  4. ^ Barbecue dinner benefits Camelback Bridge retrieved 16 Nov 2012

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