Top Story Spotlight CABARRUS COUNTY Discover the possibilities: Park and Recreation Month in Cabarrus From staff reports Jul 10, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 NFL running back Rico Dowdle (back row, right of center) poses with Frank Liske Park campers, ALP staff and CIVIC staff. Cabarrus County Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports CONCORD — Each July, Cabarrus County celebrates Park and Recreation Month by showcasing its world-class parks and programs.kAmuC@> D46?:4 A2C<D 2?5 >:=6D @7 EC2:=D E@ DF>>6C 42>AD[ ?2EFC6 AC@8C2>>:?8 2?5 DA64:2= 6G6?ED[ r232CCFD r@F?EJ p4E:G6 {:G:?8 2?5 !2C<D Wp{!X 6?C:496D E96 =:G6D @7 C6D:56?ED @7 2== 286D E9C@F89 C64C62E:@?[ 7:E?6DD 2?5 =:76=@?8 =62C?:?8]k^AmkAm(96E96C :EVD D:?<:?8 2 AFEE @? 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