About Nifong Park
Nifong Park is known for its historical properties. It is home to the Boone County History & Culture Center, the historical Village at Boone Junction, and Maplewood Home and grounds. The Maplewood Barn Theater hosts live shows, and the park is host to the annual Heritage Festival. The park also has a reservable shelter, fishing lake and dock, playground, picnic areas, and restrooms.
- Official Name: Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park
- Acres: 58 acres
- Park Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Fishing Hours: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Nature Trail Miles: 1.3 miles, dirt
- Map of Nifong Parkopens PDF file
2900 E. Nifong Blvd. (North entrance)
3965 Ponderosa St. (East entrance)
Park amenities
Boone County History & Culture Center
Boone Junction Historical Village*
- Pop Collins Cabin
- Easley Country Store*
- McQuitty House*
- River-Horse Pavilion*
- Ryland Farm House*
- Shotgun House*
*Links to Boone County History & Culture Center website
Lakes
- Fishing Lake
Maplewood Home and Grounds
Picnic areas
- Reservable Shelters
- Non-Reservable Shelters
- Reservable Picnic Areas
- Picnic Area #1
Restrooms (seasonal: open April 15 to Oct. 15)
Park history
Year Property Acquired: 1969
Purchase Price: $104,500
Cosmo Corner at Nifong Park Dedication
Date: June 8, 2017
Dedication Programopens PDF file
Maplewood Barn Dedication
Date: May 6, 2012
Dedication Programopens PDF file
Capital improvement projects and council items
year completed | project description | council items |
---|---|---|
2009 | Annual Park Improvement Project: Historic Village gravel walkway, lake and dam improvements, and security lighting | View Council Item |
2012 | Maplewood Barn Reconstruction | View Council Item |
2015 | Annual Park Improvement Project: Replacement of Maplewood Home roof | View Council Item |
2016 | Maplewood Home Improvements (Public Works project): Structural improvements, rebuild chimneys, HVAC replacement, upgraded alarm system installation | View Council Item |
2016 | Council Item (Cultural Affairs): Property Management agreement for Maplewood Home | View Council Item |
2017 | Nifong Park Improvements: Development of Cosmo Corner (SE side of the park) | View Council Item |