Marie Mellinger Center
The park's newest facility, the Marie Mellinger Center, was completed in July 2010. Named for one of the region's most noted botanists, the 1,484-square-foot (137.9 m2) facility is designed to accommodate a variety of uses including special events; country, bluegrass, and gospel music programs; nature arts and crafts; and other naturalist-led programs. A 1,150-square-foot (107 m2) deck overlooks densely-forested Norma Campbell Cove. A separate construction project to add restroom facilities to the Mellinger Center was completed in March, 2011. The facility was formally dedicated during a public ceremony on October 8, 2011.
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