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The Town of Ramseur has two municipal parks and a community garden, offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities for area residents. Kermit G. Pell Water-Based Recreation Facility In August of each year Ramseur Lake hosts its annual Barry T. Richardson Youth Fishing Tournament. In addition to fishing, the park also provides paved parking for large groups, four picnic shelters, additional Ramseur Lake is also home to the Town's Summer Concert Series. The series offers free, family-friendly concerts from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. one Saturday night each month during the months of June, July, and August. The 2009 series features Judy and the Red Birds on June 6, About Time on July 18, and Nu-Blu on August 15. Open to the public during the months of March through October, the Kermit G. Pell Water-Based Recreation Facility operates from sunup to sundown Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Monday. Click here for a copy of the Lake Rules. For a list of fees associated with the lake, click here. For an application to rent boat space at the Lake click here. Allen H. Leonard Memorial Park The Park’s picnic shelter may be reserved by contacting Town Hall. To access the tennis courts, which Ramseur Community Garden Park locations and contact information: Kermit G. Pell Water-Based Recreation Facility Ramseur Athletic Association
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127-acre lake and a 9-acre park. Located off Hwy 22 between Ramseur and Franklinville, the 392 million gallon lake serves as the water supply for the Town’s municipal water system and is home to a variety of fish species. Fishermen praise the excellent fishing, and the locals enjoy dropping a line from one of several piers, or taking a boat out for a relaxing outing. The lake offers a boat launch for boats with motors under 10 horsepower, or patrons may rent one of the Town-owned boats for a nominal fee. The Lake Warden also runs a full-service bait shop on site.
Sponsored by Wal-Mart and United Water, the tournament is open to children ages 5 to 15 and offers prizes for winners in two age groups. The combination of free fishing and free food brings out a crowd on a Saturday morning each year. 
picnic tables with grills, restroom facilities, and a playground for the children. Ramseur Lake is a perfect location for family reunions, Sunday school parties, or just a relaxing afternoon. Shelters are often reserved weeks in advance, so be sure to contact the Lake Warden for availability of facilities.
the river from Ramseur’s historic downtown. Known locally as Brooklyn Park, the nine-acre facility boasts recreational opportunities for the entire family. The Park, with its two little league ball fields, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, picnic shelter, and ample parking is open all year long to area residents. The Park also provides access to Deep River. During the spring and summer months the Ramseur Athletic Association, a local nonprofit, utilizes the ball fields to offer a Cal Ripken baseball program for area youth. When not in use by the Athletic Association, the fields may be reserved for weekend tournaments or by individuals or civic groups. Please contact Town Hall to check on the availability of the fields and to reserve the fields. For more detailed use information, a copy of the Use Agreement may be accessed by 
remain locked when not in use, contact Town Hall during regular business hours or dial 9-1-1 to request that the Ramseur Police unlock the courts after hours.
public in the spring of 2008. The Garden is open annually from April 15 until October 31 and offers 10' by 30' garden plots for use by area residents at a minimal fee. Water is available on site for gardeners. Plots are plowed under at the end of each growing season and are harrowed just prior to the opening of the Garden each spring to prepare the soil for planting. Gardeners are encouraged to donate a portion of their produce to the Ramseur Food Pantry. 
