Carter Park

"Parks and playgrounds are the soul of a city."

Marty Rubin

The Town accepted a “Deed of Gift” from Carter Bank and Trust on September 10, 2024, for two (2) acres of land between the bank branch and Maggodee Creek in downtown Boones Mill. Carter Park is part of a multi-year downtown revitalization project.

Carter Park will preserve larger trees in its southeastern corner, create a green parking lot along its northern edge, add a playground for Boones Mill’s younger residents, and include a plaza centered around a large millstone and “LOVE” sign. Park development will be made possible through public-private partnerships, and grants, ensuring the park is a self-sustaining asset for the community. The park’s design will emphasizes accessibility and environmental sustainability with pervious parking materials and native plant landscaping.

“We are so grateful and fortunate for the generosity that Carter Bank and Trust has given to our town. The citizens of Boones Mill will now have an opportunity to relax and fellowship with family and friends while enjoying the amenities of our community. Our town was established in 1927, and as mayor, I look forward to seeing Boones Mill continue to provide a place that folks are proud to call home,” says Victor E. Conner, Mayor.

“For years, we have sought meaningful ways to utilize these two acres, and we were thrilled when the Town of Boones Mill approached us about the opportunity to transform it into a community space for all of Boones Mill to enjoy. This project hits at the heart of who we are as an organization. For the last 50 years, our mission has been to enhance and uplift the communities we are part of. Partnering with the Town of Boones Mill to bring Carter Park to life stands as a testament to our commitment to creating opportunities for more people to prosper,” says Litz Van Dyke, CEO Carter Bank.

The Town hopes to start construction on the park during the summer of 2025.