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Did you Know . . .
Union Cross Park Union Cross Park

Union Cross Park or "The Old Radar Base", as many call it, was Forsyth County's first developed park. This 15-acre park's main drawing strength is its excellent softball facilities. Union Cross Park boasts two of the finest lighted softball fields in the area. The park is heavily used by individuals and community athletic leagues.

Facilities

No baseball is permitted at Union Cross Park.

Fees

Picnic Shelter Monday - Thursday $30 per day
Friday, Saturday & Sunday $45 per day
Volleyball Courts $1.00 per hour
Horseshoe Pits $1.00 per hour
Tennis Courts $1.00 per hour
Softball Field
without bases or lights
$15.00 per hour
Softball Field
with bases or lights
$20.00 per hour
Softball Field
league play
$20.00 per hour
Softball Field
tournaments
$200.00 per field per day (plus shelter rental)
Scoreboard $5.00 per day
Concession Building $6.00 per hour

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History

Union Cross Park was once a self-contained community. It was staffed and operated by the United States Air Force. The Union Cross Radar Station was built in the 1950's as a surveillance post. The site included a NCO Club, several miscellaneous buildings, a lighted softball field, 1 tennis court and a 5-story concrete radar tower, visible for several miles in all directions.

The property was abandoned by the Air Force and Forsyth County petitioned the Department of Interior to transfer ownership of the land to the County for public recreation purposes. On April 5, 1974, Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department received its first public park.

Because of its dilapidated condition from abandonment, the site underwent an immediate clean up and face-lift. Unusable structures were removed and salvageable recreation facilities were repaired. In the late 70's, the park underwent extensive development of new facilities with the help of funding from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Today, Union Cross Park is a fully developed park.

Contact Information

Union Cross Park
1935 Union Cross Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-2500, Ext. 1

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