Garner Lake Benson Boathouse Opens May 16 for Season
Come on out to the lake starting May 16! That's when the Lake Benson Boathouse opens for the season.
Come on out to the lake starting May 16! That's when the Lake Benson Boathouse opens for the season. The popular amenity offers a variety of boat, kayak and canoe rentals and provides the opportunity to fish from the dock during boathouse hours.
Lake Benson Boathouse
975 Buffaloe Road
Garner, NC 27529
919.247.3446Lake Benson Boathouse is located just down the road from Lake Benson Park. Jon boats, canoes and kayaks are available to rent. There is no charge to fish from the dock. Dock fishing is only available when the boathouse is open. All rentals are on a first come, first served basis.via Town of Garner
Garner July 3rd Independence Day Celebration. Lake Benson Park.
Just a reminder that Lake Benson Park is closed to traffic until 5 pm on July 3 as the town gets ready for the July 3rd Celebration.
There are free shuttles to the park from South Garner High.
Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family with a headlining performance by the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy delicious food while the kids play in the Kids' Zone featuring activities such as games and crafts. Top your evening off with the best fireworks show in the Triangle!
Gates will open at 5:00pm. Parking on site is free on a first-come, first-served basis. A free shuttle service from South Garner High School will be provided.
Activities:
Food Vendors
Kids' Zone (5:00-8:00pm, free)
Garner Veterans Memorial Tours (5:30-7:30pm)
Performance by Joe Brown & the Band (5:15-7:45pm)
Performance by the NC Symphony (8:30pm)
Fireworks immediately following the symphony performance.
Shuttle Service:
Off-site parking will be available at South Garner High School (8228 Hebron Church Road).
Shuttles services are free and will begin at 5pm.
The last shuttle to Lake Benson Park will be at 8:45pm.
Shuttles will not operate during the fireworks show. Operations will resume at the conclusion of the fireworks to carry spectators back to South Garner High School.
The following are prohibited: pets, alcoholic beverages, tents/canopies, fireworks/sparklers, glass containers, grills, tailgating, drones, soliciting
Weather
In case of inclement weather, updated information will be posted on the Town of Garner website https://www.garnernc.gov/ and the Town of Garner Facebook page.
Garner Memorial Day Observance, May 30th, Lake Benson Park. 9:30am.
This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion.
This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion.
The event is co-sponsored by Garner Veterans Advisory Committee, American Legion Post 232 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10225. *Please note earlier start time.*
Attendees are encouraged to bring camper chairs for comfort.
The Wall That Heals: Welcome Home Celebration, April 2nd 2pm, Lake Benson Park
Our Vietnam veterans will be celebrated with Welcome Home—A Walk To The Wall and Concert on Saturday, April 2 at 2 p.m. at Lake Benson Park.
Our Vietnam veterans will be celebrated with Welcome Home—A Walk To The Wall and Concert on Saturday, April 2 at 2 p.m.
Dozens of Vietnam veterans will follow the U.S. Marine 2D Aircraft Wing band to The Wall That Heals at Lake Benson Park. The band will go into formation and perform a concert in front of The Wall.
U.S. Marine Col. Samuel Lee Meyer, a Garner Senior High graduate, will be the keynote speaker and U.S. Army Col. (retired) Joe Marm, a Medal of Honor recipient, is the grand marshal.
(Vietnam veterans and a guest can park at Lake Benson Park and be transported to the starting point of the celebration. The Vietnam veterans and their guest will have reserved seating, but others are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.)
Garner Veteran Memorial Guided Tours at Lake Benson Park
From 9-10:30 a.m. on Memorial Day, there will be free guided tours of the memorial, which is located in Lake Benson Park at 921 Buffaloe Road. There is also a self-guided audio tour that visitors can do anytime; just scan one of the QR codes on the signage at the memorial.
Town offices will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no Memorial Day ceremony at the Garner Veterans Memorial this year, but from 9-10:30 a.m. on Memorial Day, there will be free guided tours of the memorial, which is located in Lake Benson Park at 921 Buffaloe Road. There is also a self-guided audio tour that visitors can do anytime; just scan one of the QR codes on the signage at the memorial.
Town of Garner Wins Statewide Awards for Communications
The Town of Garner recently won three 2021 Excellence in Communications Awards from N.C. City and County Communicators.
The Town of Garner recently won three 2021 Excellence in Communications Awards from N.C. City and County Communicators.
The awards include second place statewide for a Garner Veterans Memorial audio tour featuring tour guide and veteran Spencer Cardwell. This award-winning project was the result of a unique collaboration among staff in Communications and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, and individuals in the community. The next time you are at the memorial at Lake Benson Park, scan one of the QR codes on the signage and start listening to this fantastic narrative. You can also find it on YouTube.
The Town also won a second-place award for the 2020 Popular Annual Financial Report. The publication was the result of a collaboration between staff in Communications and Finance. Earlier editions of this report have received numerous honors from NC3C and from the Government Finance Officers Association. The report is one more way the Town seeks to be transparent and to make important information easily digestible. You can find the 2020 PAFR online.
In addition, the Town took home second-place honors for a father-son photo made during a community vigil held outside Town Hall last summer amid calls nationwide for racial justice and reconciliation. Communications staff made the photos for the event.
Courtesy Town of Garner