Town of Sparta

304 S. Main Street
PO Box 99
Sparta, NC 28675

Parks & Recreation

Crouse Park is located at 314 Cherry Street and is open to the public. The park was donated to the town in 1969 by R. Floyd Crouse and Crystal S. Crouse in memory of Floyd Crouse and Sarah Ellen Gambill Crouse. Crouse Park is located at the corner of Highway 18 North (East Whitehead Street) and Grayson Street with parking at the Hwy 18 entrance and the Cherry Street entrances.

The park has a paved walking trail, basketball court, volleyball court, pickleball court, playground equipment for children, and restroom facilities, as well as a large outdoor stage (with a dance area) for public music events.

Picnic shelters are available rent (see below). One large covered shelter with a charcoal grill may be reserved for special occasions. The house is furnished, with kitchen facilities, and may be rented for special occasions, meetings, etc. for a nominal fee. To reserve the shelter or the house, you may call (336) 372-4257.

The Splash Pad is open between Memorial Day to Labor Day.  

The Splash Pad shelter is NOT available to reserve for parties. It is for Splash Pad users only.

The Shelter adjacent to the Crouse House is available to reserve for birthday parties or small family gatherings. Please call Town Hall to ensure your date is available.  

We now offer full day or half day reservations.  Half days being 8am to 1pm or from 2pm to 7pm.  See Park Fees tab for more information.

Park Fees 2025-2026

Rules for Renting the Crouse House

  1. Stop by town hall for reservations and state the purpose of the event. Phone number and contact information are required. (See Crouse House Rental Agreement below)
  2. Pay the rental fee plus $100 cleaning deposit when you pick up the key/get door code.
  3. Must leave the house clean.
  4. No alcohol or beer on premises.
  5. No for-profit activities.
  6. No political functions.
  7. No religious functions.
  8. No overnight guests.
  9. No open fires.
  10. No grilling on the porch.
  11. The person making the reservation will be responsible for any damage to the house.
  12. By signing the rental slip, you also release the town of any and all liability.
Crouse House Rental Agreement

Events at Crouse Park

Each Monday night, the Crouse House hosts the Crouse House Pickers, a group of local musicians who welcome folks to visit and listen or join in the music making.

In June, the Crouse Park stage becomes the location of the Backwoods Beat Music festival, a music and songwriters event.

The opens in a new windowAlleghany Farmers Market is held each Saturday from summer to fall at Crouse Park. The market features cooking events and children’s activities. For a schedule visit their facebook page.

 

Special Activity Request Form - Crouse Park