While Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, has almost five thousand residents, the local government ensures that a small town feel is not left behind. The community comes together often throughout the year for city-sponsored events. The Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting has provided the ultimate Christmas celebration for over forty years. Live entertainment thrills the crowds in the areas of performance teams and bands while floats and classic cars make their way down Ryegate Drive and end at the Pleasant Garden Elementary School.
Not to be outdone, the Independence Day Celebration is one of the Piedmont Triad's largest Independence celebrations. It is estimated that nearly three thousand people attend it annually. A full day of live music, crafts, a kid zone with giant inflatables, carnival games, and more is on the menu. The night caps off with one of the best fireworks displays in the area. Mark your calendar now because you don't want to miss this spectacular event.
One of the top places to spend a day is Hagan-Stone Park. The park is a family campground and wildlife preserve on 409 acres. There are over nine miles of trails, and the challenging nature has led it to become a top spot for hosting college and high school championships, including the Greensboro Invitational Cross Country Meet. Take in the beautiful sites on one of the six trails. The park also has fishing ponds, an aquatic center, an ADA-designed playground, and more. There are also two dog-friendly parks located in town.
Advanced disc golfers from many states come to play on the Garden Grove course. The 18-hole course is a par 62 and over 6500 feet in length. The heavily wooded course was designed with Blue Level players in mind, and the holes are described as "dynamic veteran." Whether you can birdie or bogey, walking the course is a day spent in nature with some amazing sights.
A trip to the Richard Petty Museum is sure to get your motor revving. The museum is not your run-of-mill house of collectibles; it is a place of NASCAR history. The grounds here have been the site of many races, and 268 drivers have won races out of the shop. Petty's Garage is still in operation as a restoration and speed shop. In the museum, you can relive the history of one of NASCAR's founders and most decorated and influential figures. Mr. Petty has remained a fan favorite, and who knows, you may catch him walking the grounds. In the store, you can take home a piece of history or buy a commemorative brick that gets laid down at the facility.
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