"There is something for everyone in James L. Dorton City Park," asserted Jim Greene, assistant City Manager of Concord. "We've really tried to respond to the community with a wide range of recreational features."

The community park located within Afton Village is diverse with its three tennis courts, two soccer fields, walking trail, picnic shelters, swing sets, tot lots, and a nine-hole Frisbee golf course.

"The City of Concord was in need of a soccer field and with the land donated by the developers of Afton Village we were able to build a park with two soccer fields where we can practice and program youth soccer," Greene stated.

The walking trail provides an excellent opportunity for a scenic walk and tour of the park. The trail is composed of concrete and fine gravel and beautifully winds through the trees, across two bridges over Afton Run Creek, by the soccer fields, and around the tennis courts.

Afton Village's developer, David Mayfield, donated 24 acres to the City of Concord in 1996. Located adjacent to Poplar Tent Road, the City's park will adjoin the future 27 acre YMCA park directly to the north. Walking and jogging trails will connect the two public park systems, creating an enormous recreational asset for both the Afton Village residents and the community at large.

Soccer match at Community Park

The 60-acre Community Park provides fun for the kids and relaxation for the adults.