Marion Diehl Recreation Center-Gatorade grant, K Cudney
short walking route for a community event 10-11-25
CRNA

Waypoint 1 Start , Marion Diehl Recreation Center Trail Route
you are leaving the front door of the Rec center for a counterclockwise sidewalk trail orienteering route. Walk with others, Use your O & M, be safe, be smart and most of all, enjoy this wonderful route created by Ms. Kristina Cudney from Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation
. tgis is a sidwalk route, do not leave the sidewalk and its waypoints
arrived at point 1, front of Rec center, on to point 2 at a gate and mural painted by a local artist.

Waypoint 2 Rec center sidewalk route
leaving point 1 for 2 which has a gate and mural painted on a brick wall to your left, can you feel which bricks are painted and which are not?
arrived point 2 , gate to courtyard and wall mural are significant features. Enjoy

Waypoint 3 Rec center sidewalk route-greenway entrance
leaving point 2 for point 3 entrance to greenway leading to the playground, you will pass a greenway navigation sign. You are on your way
arrived point three to wooded area and playground, keep up using all your senses...listen and enjoy

Waypoint 4 Rec center Sidewalk Route
leaving point 3 for point 4 on the greenway outside of the building. You may smell the chlorine and hear the pool fan.....any swimmers splashing and having a great wet time?
arrived point 4, on to point 5 near corner of the building heading to the playground and wooded area.

Waypoint 5 Rec center sidewalk route-playground
leaving point 4 for point 5, close to the playground...hear any children playing and having a wonderful time?
Arrived point 5 close to playground, on to point 6 close to the parking area, then return to the center

Waypoint 6 Rec center sidewalk Route-wooded area/playground
leaving point 5 for point 6, in the woods and playground area. the path is concreate, level and safe, adding to a most enjoyable walk
arriving point 6, you are now returning to the rec center...enjoy your return, be safe and stay on the sidewalk. The sidewalk curves in this area, and if it's a straight shot, pets may walk up the hill and through the playground....do be careful! Use your O & M skills and judgement

Waypoint 7 , from woods to rec center building and finish
leaving point 6 for 7 and intersection at back of rec center
Arrived point 7, wayfinding sign with park rules, turn right to point 8. Have someone read you the rules.....we must leave the park cleaner and safer than we found it

Waypoint 8 end of rec center building , picnic tables
leaving point 7 for point 8. You will encounter several circular picnic tables with umbrellas on your left of you walking path, be careful and stay to the right of the sidewalk-O&M skills are at their best, please pay attention
arrived point 8, on to point 9, please remember to stay on the sidewalk at all times

Waypoint 9 end of Rec center facing front entrance
leaving point 8 for point 9 which is at the corner of the rec center facing the front entrance
arrived point 9, on to point 10, finish and the front of the building. You will pass overgrown azalea bushes on your left....so be careful, stay to the right on the sidewalk

Waypoint 10 finish rec center sidewalk route
leaving point 9 for point 10 finish, take your time, and know you are finishing a great sidewalk route around a wonderful recreation center dedicated to supportin you and many others. Sweet!!
arrived close to the front entrance, finish...bravo & congratulations. You are now honorary Carolina Panthers AND Pittsburgh Steeler fan- there are none finer!!