Good morning. Attendees of a public input meeting on the second phase of Heritage Park heard updates and provided feedback to the Hope Mills Parks & Recreation Department on the park’s design plans and construction costs. The Thursday meeting marked the official kickoff of the master plan’s design process.
Phase 2 of the park is expected to include a playground, shelter, outdoor classroom, trails, pump house restoration, parking and a canoe launch. Construction is set to begin in fall 2026.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Fayetteville leaders are considering changes to stormwater fees. The city needs additional revenue to pay for $500 million in planned stormwater projects, as well as expenses as a result of expected inflation and system growth, according to a consultant. And at a town hall meeting, Hope Mills residents voiced concerns about the town investing in new construction — such as the recreation center — while basic infrastructure issues like street paving and pothole repairs remain unresolved.
Thanks for reading,
Sarah Nagem
Editor for CityView
Hope Mills Parks and Recreation seeks public input on second phase of Heritage Park
The primary design goal is to provide active recreational amenities that complement the park’s existing historic and passive elements.
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Events
TECH TIME AT NORTH REGIONAL LIBRARY
- Where: North Regional Branch Library, 855 McArthur Road, Fayetteville
- When: 2-3:30 p.m. today
- What: Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.
MONDAY EVENING YOGA: RELEASE & RELAX
- Where: Prima Elements Holistic Wellness Center, 124 Anderson St., Fayetteville
- When: 6-7 p.m. today
- What: Ease into your week with a calming Monday Evening Yoga session designed to melt away stress and tension.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
- Where: Throckmorton Library, 3346 R. Miller St., Fort Liberty
- When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. today
- What: Come learn to play the exciting role playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! Open to ages 14-18.
Obituaries
Gloria June Padgett Chason
Gloria June Padgett Chason, 75, of Lumber Bridge, passed away on Wednesday, April 16.
Betsy Poythress Little
Betsy Poythress Little, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, April 14.
Gene Williford Sr.
Gene Williford Sr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 16.
Until tomorrow!
🐶 The Cumberland County Department of Public Health will host the annual Vax Your Pet, Vax Yourself event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26, at 1235 Ramsey St. in Fayetteville. Dogs and cats can get rabies vaccinations for $5 each.
~ Sarah
