Gibson Park - High Point North Carolina

Overview

Gibson Park is a park in Jamestown, NC, owned and operated by Guilford County. The park contains such things as a baseball field, several historical buildings, picnic shelters throughout and a playground. People will find an ideal space for hiking, gorgeous nature views, and dog-friendly trails for jogging and walks.

The Community

At 200 acres, people can walk through vast networks of walking trails intricately connected to the neighborhoods surrounding the Palladium complex in Jamestown. In the communities surrounding the Palladium complex, which includes a multi-plex theater and a strip mall of eateries, may find pathways that link together to a park and trails for everyone to enjoy. Park attendees are then given easy access as it may be a simple walk down the road in any surrounding area.

History

According to guilfordcountync.gov, the park is dedicated to the rifle makers who settled in the area in the 19th century. Those settlers made to area's economy and lifestyle into a chief rifle-making hub, with a substantial number of the inhabitants making their rifles to sell. Some estimates are that 75 residents partaking in the industry, which was a significant portion of its population at the time. It became so prominent at the time that the signature rifle made in the area, a handcrafted muzzle-loaded rifle, was known far and wide as the Jamestown Rifle.

Those taking a leisurely walk or a vigorous jog would pass by old cabins that once belonged to the original inhabitants and rifle makers. Now lovingly restored and cared for by Guilford County. One such cabin visitors may visit is called the Deep River Cabin, which was converted to having its dark red exterior, old-time amenities and hand-dug well. All of which give a glimpse into the lives of the settlers.

Hours of Operation

The park is open to all on almost every day of the year with varying hours, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.