Fred Kirby Park is located in the western part of Union County in the Lake Park Community. This park was developed as a small athletic complex for both baseball and soccer. The park has the following amenities:

• (2) Baseball Fields
• (1) Full-size Soccer Field
• (2) Small gazebos style shelters (20’ x 20’)
• (1) Small playground
• Paved walking trail (approximately 1/3 mile)
• Restroom facilities

Athletic fields can be reserved 48-hours in advance between mid-February and mid-November each year. (Rest/Recovery periods for the fields’ turf are normally scheduled in June/July.) The baseball fields are not lighted for night play. The soccer field is lighted for night play up to 9:30pm. Athletic fields can not be used by individuals/teams without a confirmed reservation.  Reservations may be requested Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm as indicated below.

The park gates are open when the athletic fields are in use by individuals/teams with approved reservations. Otherwise, the gates to the park are locked, indicating the park is closed.

Fred Kirby Park Photo Album

Requesting A Reservation (Baseball or Soccer Field):

For an athletic field reservation request, please click here and e-mail completed form to parkreservations@co.union.nc.us. E-mail requests are preferred but if e-mail is not available, faxed or mailed-in requests are accepted. Reservations are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm and must be received a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Fees must be paid prior to using the field.

Note: Reservations for the Winter/Spring season is opened are the preceding December.  Reservations for the Summer/Fall season are opened in the preceding June.

Directions to Fred Kirby Park:

Address:  Located next to the Lake Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 3315 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

From Monroe: Take Hwy 74 West. Turn right on Faith Church Road and continue approximately 8/10^th of a mile. The park is located on the left.