Rescheduling the Start Time
A children's playground and walking/jogging path are just some of the features at Dowdy Park.Will the Dowdy Park Grand Opening happen? That is the question of the day as we cross our fingers and hope the weather miraculously clears for tomorrow, Saturday.
It looks as though it will clear, although a bit later than hoped.
But to take advantage of that late clearing the skies the start time of the Grand opening ceremonies have been moved back to 1:00 p.m. That 1:00 p.m. start time may be a bit optimistic, but some time by mid afternoon the weather is supposed to clear and the day should end on a really good note.
The plans for the Grand Opening are pretty spectacular. One of the biggest—and best—of the Dare County Arts Council's outreach program is there Artrageous, a celebration of the arts, community and children.
Traditionally held in the fall, the DCAC rescheduled to coordinate with the Town of Nags Head for the Dowdy Park grand opening. If the weather permits, that would make for one of the best kid's parties around. Lots and lots of creative things for kids to do, local organizations are on hand with booths, there's live music...in short it's a wonderful celebration of community.
The weather has throw a monkey wrench into the plans, but the Plan B should work.
Today, Friday, it's cloudy, very windy and spitting rain from time to time.
Some Background
We'll have to hope it does turn out ok because the Town of Nags Head looks like it hit a home run with this one.
The park is located next to Nags Head Elementary School, which is also where the Board of Education offices are located. It was originally Dowdy amusement park.
At one time Dowdy's was a wonderful little park—a great place to take kids for a couple of hours. It was very much a family operation; small, friendly with a wholesome local town feel.
Modern times seem to have overtaken it and by the time it closed in 2005, it seemed to be struggling.
When the town took the property over, a number of ideas were kicked around, but the one everyone seemed to agree upon was a park.
And it is a wonderful park.
