James Dorton Park

James Dorton Park is a 30 acre public park located in the middle of Afton Village along Afton Run Creek.  The park includes soccer fields, lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters, restrooms, play equipment, Frisbee golf and walking trails.  Dorton Park has played host to numerous large scale functions including the City of Concord sponsored Annual Bunny Bash and 5k Fun Run.  For more pictures of Dorton Park, please click here.

Park hours are:
April – October, open daily from 8:00am – 9:00pm. Lighted court facilities close at 11:00pm.
November – March, open daily from 8:00am – 7:00pm.  Lighted court facilities close at 10:00pm.
Contact for picnic shelter reservations is Martha Hagood, 704-920-5602 or Parks & Recreation Admin 704-920-5600.
Contact for tennis and soccer field reservations is Dawn Simpson, 704-920-5617.

Couch To 5K Challenge

City of Concord Parks & Recreation and REFLEX International are taking the
wellness program to the next level with the COUCH TO 5K CHALLENGE.  For more information, click here.

Park Watch

Park Ranger Pat Merritt is implementing a Park Watch Program for James Dorton Park.  City of Concord Parks & Recreation is seeking volunteers to attend an orientation meeting on Monday, August 16 at 6:00pm at Dorton Park.  For more information about this program, click here

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