Village Park

Located along A and C Streets and North Loop Road, Village Park offers an amphitheater, walking trail, the Rotary Express train, a splash pad, playground, picnic shelters and open space. Each weekend throughout the summer, the park comes alive with the Kannapolis Summer Events Series, free, family-friendly events that include live arts, concerts, movies and storytelling.

 

Village Park Building and Multipurpose Room

For your next special event look no further than the Park Building at Village Park! Perfect for wedding receptions, family reunions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, birthday, anniversary or holiday parties, bridal and baby showers and much more!

Features include:

  • Park atmosphere
  • Beautiful patio setting
  • Sizable catering kitchen
  • Full handicap accessibility
  • Spacious parking lot
  • Knowledgeable staff available for planning assistance
  • Choice of caterer or provide your own food

For more information on renting the Village Park Building, please visit our forms and documents page.

 

Rotary Express Train

The Rotary Express Train is a g-24 scale replica model of an authentic CP Huntington. The original CP Huntington was the first locomotive purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad, carrying that railroad's number 1 engine. Huntington used the locomotive beginning on April 15, 1864, during construction of the western portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in North America.

Our CP Huntington is number 262 of the 320 that have been hand crafted. This train has a history of serving families in the New Orleans, Louisiana area and was moved here just two weeks before Hurricane Katrina.

The Kannapolis Rotary Club donated funds for Rotary Station. Mr. J. Carlyle Rutledge, a longtime member of the Kannapolis Rotary Club, also generously supported the project and requested that the train go by the name Rotary Express. A coach is named in honor of Martin Marietta for their generous donation of stone that was used in the installation of the track.

Admission

Rides on the Rotary Express cost $1.00.

Hours

Hours of operation vary by season, please call for exact times. During the summer, the Rotary Express will operate seven days a week. Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Spring and fall hours are weekends only.

 

Village Park Splash Pad

Village Park Splash Pad is an aquatic recreation feature that offers endless combinations of interactive play through water that is sprayed, gushed, dumped and poured from the play products that create the play equipment.

The Village Park Splash Pad is designed for users of all age groups and abilities and although there are various types of play that require different levels of developmental skills, water is still the main element of fun. There are two age-specific areas designated at this Splash Pad.

Ages 5 and under area — approximately 1,250 sq ft
Ages 6 – 12 area — approximately 2,850 sq ft

Hours

Hours of operation vary by season, please call for exact times. During the summer, the Splash Pad will operate seven days a week. Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Spring and fall hours are weekends only.

Daily Admission

The daily admission rate for the Splash Pad is $1.00 per person. Parents accompanying children but not playing will be admitted free of charge.

Season Passes & Punch Cards

Season passes are available for $45.00 per person for residents and $55.00 for non­residents. These passes are non-transferable and are valid for one season.

Punch cards are also available for purchase. You can purchase 20 admissions for the discounted rate of $16.00 or 10 admissions for $8.50. These cards are transferable, may be used for more than one person and are valid for one season.

Splash Pad Regulations

  • At the Splash Pad, swimsuits are encouraged, but street clothes are acceptable. Cut-off shorts are not permitted. Shoes can also be worn and water/swim shoes are encouraged.
  • Outside food and beverages (coolers) are not allowed inside the fence at the Splash Pad.
  • An adult must accompany children under 12, and no child is to be left unattended at the Splash Pad.
  • Children not potty trained must wear swim diapers while playing in the Splash Pad. For your convenience, these are available for purchase at the concession/admission window.
  • Smoking is not permitted.
  • No glass is permitted within the play area.
  • Pets are not allowed in the Splash Pad.
  • All other park rules and policies apply.

To contact the Village Park Splash Pad call 704-920-4339

 

Village Park Amphitheater

Village Park Amphitheater, home to many popular summer events including the award-winning Concert Series and Movies in the Park, is also available for private rentals. The 45’ x 55’ covered stage can be used for music festivals, church choir concerts, special events and even as a corporate picnic shelter. For policies and pricing, please visit our forms and documents page.

 

Shelters

Village Park offers four shelters: Shelters A & C are smaller with seating for about 24 each; Shelter D that can accommodate groups up to about 70. Shelter B is the largest and has seating for about 90 people. All four offer lights, power and grills.

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