Recreation
Special Olympics
Kathryn Mulder
PO Box 23
Sparta, NC 28675909-395-6737 (H)
Email: alleghany@sonc.net
Linda Tucker
PO Box 23
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-5432
Email: alleghany@sonc.net
Website: http://sonc.net/local-programs/alleghany-county/
Kathryn Mulder
PO Box 23
Sparta, NC 28675909-395-6737 (H)
Email: alleghany@sonc.net
Linda Tucker
PO Box 23
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-5432
Email: alleghany@sonc.net
Website: http://sonc.net/local-programs/alleghany-county/
Adaptive Baseball for the Exceptional (ABLE) Recreation
Phone: (828) 964-9299
Email: ablerec@yahoo.com
Description of Services: ABLE is a non-profit organization that coordinates activities/events for families who have children with special needs, including mental and physical disabilities. The main focus is adaptive baseball in the Spring; however, other monthly activities are offered throughout the year including adaptive bowling and various holiday parties.
Ages Served: All ages
Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Adaptive baseball has a nominal fee. All other events are typically free. Call for more information.
Website: www.ablerecreation.com
Phone: (828) 964-9299
Email: ablerec@yahoo.com
Description of Services: ABLE is a non-profit organization that coordinates activities/events for families who have children with special needs, including mental and physical disabilities. The main focus is adaptive baseball in the Spring; however, other monthly activities are offered throughout the year including adaptive bowling and various holiday parties.
Ages Served: All ages
Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Adaptive baseball has a nominal fee. All other events are typically free. Call for more information.
Website: www.ablerecreation.com
Alleghany County Recreation
Phone: (336) 372-2942
Description of Services: Youth (up to age 12 yrs. ) baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and tennis.
Phone: (336) 372-2942
Description of Services: Youth (up to age 12 yrs. ) baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and tennis.
Alleghany Wellness Center
Phone: (336) 372-2944
Description of Services: Lessons in karate and swimming
Phone: (336) 372-2944
Description of Services: Lessons in karate and swimming
Boy Scouts
Phone: (336) 572-2492
Description of Services: Troops or all ages 11 (6th grade) - age 18; outdoor adventures, hiking, and camping; merit badges; travel opportunities, local and out west.
Phone: (336) 572-2492
Description of Services: Troops or all ages 11 (6th grade) - age 18; outdoor adventures, hiking, and camping; merit badges; travel opportunities, local and out west.
Cub Scouts
Phone: (336) 200-1982
Description of Services: Dens for boys 1st-5th grade; classes to earn badges, pins, and belt loops; many camping opportunities including parent-son camporee.
Phone: (336) 200-1982
Description of Services: Dens for boys 1st-5th grade; classes to earn badges, pins, and belt loops; many camping opportunities including parent-son camporee.
Girl Scouts
Phone: (828) 719-5034
Description of Services: Troops for Kindergarten-8th Grade; badge earning, silver and gold awards, leadership experience, camping, and travel opportunities.
Phone: (828) 719-5034
Description of Services: Troops for Kindergarten-8th Grade; badge earning, silver and gold awards, leadership experience, camping, and travel opportunities.
NC Cooperative Extension
Phone: (336) 372-5597
Description of Services: 4-H Clubs, Summer fun programs and camps. 5-18 yrs.
Website: www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov/nc_cooperative_extension.php
Phone: (336) 372-5597
Description of Services: 4-H Clubs, Summer fun programs and camps. 5-18 yrs.
Website: www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov/nc_cooperative_extension.php
Crouse Park
Phone: (336) 372-4257
Description of Services: The park has a paved walking trail, basketball court, volleyball court, playground equipment for children, and restroom facilities, as well as a large outdoor stage (with a dance area) for public music events.
Picnic shelters are available. One large covered shelter with a charcoal grill may be reserved for special occasions. The house is furnished, with kitchen facilities, and may be rented for special occasions, meetings, etc. for a nominal fee. To reserve the shelter or the house, you may call (336) 372-4257.
Events at Crouse ParkEach Monday night, the Crouse House hosts the Crouse House Pickers, a group of local musicians who welcome folks to visit and listen or join in the music making.
In June, the Crouse Park stage becomes the location of the Backwoods Beat Music festival, a music and songwriters event.
The Alleghany Farmers Market is held each Saturday from summer to fall at Crouse Park. The market features cooking events and children’s activities. For a schedule visit their facebook page.
Each Halloween, Crouse Park is also host to Trunk-or-Treat. Local merchants and civic groups decorate trunks full of treats for trick-or-treaters. A costume contest is also part of this event.
Website: townofsparta.org/parks-recreation/
Phone: (336) 372-4257
Description of Services: The park has a paved walking trail, basketball court, volleyball court, playground equipment for children, and restroom facilities, as well as a large outdoor stage (with a dance area) for public music events.
Picnic shelters are available. One large covered shelter with a charcoal grill may be reserved for special occasions. The house is furnished, with kitchen facilities, and may be rented for special occasions, meetings, etc. for a nominal fee. To reserve the shelter or the house, you may call (336) 372-4257.
Events at Crouse ParkEach Monday night, the Crouse House hosts the Crouse House Pickers, a group of local musicians who welcome folks to visit and listen or join in the music making.
In June, the Crouse Park stage becomes the location of the Backwoods Beat Music festival, a music and songwriters event.
The Alleghany Farmers Market is held each Saturday from summer to fall at Crouse Park. The market features cooking events and children’s activities. For a schedule visit their facebook page.
Each Halloween, Crouse Park is also host to Trunk-or-Treat. Local merchants and civic groups decorate trunks full of treats for trick-or-treaters. A costume contest is also part of this event.
Website: townofsparta.org/parks-recreation/