Press Releases

Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Receives Million Dollar Donation for Restoration, Education, Accessibility

Hanging Rock State Park, Recreation Grants and Outreach
A gift of more than $1 million from Ms. Barbara Rose McIntyre to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund will be directed to projects including restoration, education and accessibility for children. 

Morrow Mountain State Park Grows by Over 20% With Land Donation

Morrow Mountain State Park, Land Protection and Acquisition
Morrow Mountain State Parks grows by over 20% with land donation. The donation was over 1,000 acres. The donation is part of ALCOA Corporation’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relicensing agreement.

Closed N.C. State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening May 9

Operations
State parks that closed due to COVID will begin a phased opening.