Three Hour Weather Delay Creates a Great Day
Painting a wall at Dowdy Park during Artrageous on Saturday.That three hour weather delay for the Grand Opening of Dowdy Park in Nags Head sure came in handy. If the weather was overcast with a little wind, at least it didn't rain.
And that was a good thing, because the Grand Opening was as advertised and maybe a bit more.
Combining forces with the Dare County Arts Council to hold a springtime Artrageous in conjunction with the Grand Opening, Dowdy Park, located next to Nags Head Elementary School, was packed with kids, parents and good number of people who just wanted to be where the fun was.
DCAC Artrageous
Artrageous is a wonderful celebration of kids, creativity and the arts and at every turn there were kids trying their hand at painting, jewelry making, blacksmithing and so many more activities.
There is a very nice little stage at Dowdy Park and the local talent that performed was outstanding. The older students of Ruth Wyands Mustang Music Outreach Program really rocked the house.
Of course, after Artrageous leaves—it is a one day event—there is still Dowdy Park. And this is one time when the town of Nags Head really got things right.
With major grants from Trillium Health Resources and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, Dowdy Park seems to have something for just about the whole family.
There is a wonderful playground for kids featuring some really innovative designs. Plenty of parking, although the crowds certainly overwhelmed the parking on Saturday. There are lots of picnic tables, many of them a large pavilion; a nice walking/jogging trail...this is a shining star for the town of Nags Head.
Once upon a time this was the site of Dowdy's Amusement Park, but after the park closed in 2005, it took a while to figure out what was going to happen with the property.
Luckily, after purchasing it in 2014, the town made the decision to try to create a public area that everyone could enjoy.
It looks as though they succeeded.
