Posted June 21, 2024
Granville County is excited to announce the newly improved walking trails at the Granville Athletic Park (GAP). Sections of the trail had been closed since May, when the County began work to enhance the park through necessary maintenance and repairs.
The project ensured that the trail system at the GAP remained safe and accessible for all county residents to use. The original trails from Phase I of the GAP were experiencing pavement separation and tree root undergrowth. Enhancements were also made to the GAP trail map and trail markers. The updated map now features color-coded zones, and corresponding trail markers have been added along the trails to allow visitors easier navigation on a stroll.
Granville County invites everyone to come out and enjoy the newly repaired walking trails at the GAP when visiting the park this summer!
Since opening in 2004, the GAP has truly become the crown jewel regional recreational complex. The park consists of miles of paved walking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course that weaves through tall pines and hardwoods, ball fields framed by foliage, an outdoor amphitheater perfect for showcasing special performances in the open air, and an outdoor classroom surrounded by plant life and sunshine. Other features at the GAP include numerous amenities like the large sports pavilion, picnic shelters, children’s musical sound garden, outdoor fitness equipment, spray park, and a Storywalk® display. Granville County is currently undertaking a recreation master plan, which will guide future planning and development of recreational spaces for the public beyond the GAP.
In addition to enjoying these amenities, many park facilities are available for private rentals. For more information about renting facilities at the GAP, visit www.granvillecounty.org/rentalfacilities or call 919-693-3716. The GAP is open dawn to dusk 365 days a year and is located at 4615 Belltown Road, Oxford.