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Beech Mountain Recreation

Buckeye Recreation Center Summer 2010 Numbers 87% Increase 250 Passes Passes Sold 2010 May 130 June 150 July 175 August 82 September 27 Total 564 Increase in passes resulted in more daily visits, which can be seen in the next slide.

10.5% Facility Usage Increase Buckeye Recreation Center Summer 2010 Numbers Daily Visits 2010 May 1,698 June 2,765 July 4,438 August 2,322 September 1,805 Total 13,028 Large increase in daily visits – includes annual passes, daily passes, special events……everyone 10.5% Facility Usage Increase

Buckeye Recreation Center Summer 2010 Numbers Revenue 2010 May $9,371 June $12,224 July $19,222 August $5,459 September $3,374 Total $49,650 *Record growth for revenue, 47% Increase from 2009 Show summer program guide……..media contact list, additonal flyers, radio…….most importantly WORD OF MOUTH *Record Month for Revenue

Special Program & Event Highlights New for 2010: Kaboomba Zumba Party TVAC Group – logged over 1,000 volunteer hours Tour Du Life, Beech Mountain Hill Climb XTERRA – Beech Mountain 10K trail race Three Peaks Challenge, America’s Most Brutal Cyclocross Race A Cool 5 Race Weekend: Record participation of 250 runners/walkers, 40% growth from 2009 to 2010. $12,718 Revenue

Outdoor Recreation Project Accomplishments Emerald Outback Trails 2010 Highlights 7+ Miles of Trail Over 300 volunteer hours Riders from over 8 states Recognition on IMBA, SORBA , BMCC, BAC websites Hosted collegiate mountain bike race, featuring over 10 D-I schools Hosted first international series race, XTERRA 10k Parks and Rec. received help from the Beech Mountain Club and Public Works

Project Accomplishments Falls Trail Loop Outdoor Recreation Project Accomplishments Falls Trail Loop Project Highlights 2+ mile loop, directly connecting BRC to Falls Trail Aesthetically pleasing rock steps, boulder gardens, natural wood features, and beautiful scenery along two of Beech Mountain’s prized creeks

Project Accomplishments Buckeye Lake Fishing Access Outdoor Recreation Project Accomplishments Buckeye Lake Fishing Access Parking access to Buckeye Lake fishing trails Hiking trails

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