Bound Together

Building Tomorrow

Rutherford Bound is a community vision and investment in recreational infrastructure to make Rutherford Country an even better place to live and visit. We invite you to learn more about what is happening in

Our Communities

16 Planned

Community projects

9 Completed

Funded & Built

$23 Million

Raised for projects

MAPBOX
Rutherfordton
Kiwanis Park
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Lake Lure
Lake Lure Marina & Boardwalk
35.43347814540427, -82.22913643665711
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Spindale
Spindale Downtown Streetscape - Phase 1
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Countywide
The Symphony of Rutherford County: Event Space
35.33988657268121, -81.87395430757469
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Spindale
North Slope Skate & Ride
35.35703687190179, -81.9276447606942
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Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock Village - Streetscape Phase 1
35.4395793500651, -82.2478883670722
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Rutherfordton
Norris Park Disc Golf
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Countywide
Broad River Paddle Trail
35.20558763678143, -81.83711110216302
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Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock Village - Streetscape Phase 2
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Forest City
Park Square Depot
35.33276474723395, -81.8651749178107
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Ellenboro
Colfax Cotton Gin Park
35.332737386656795, -81.76253387311726
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Forest City
Legacy Soccer Park
35.3302344692095, -81.90922206927048
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Lake Lure
Morse Park Improvements
35.435354895694765, -82.22734937756461
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Rutherfordton
The Factory at KidSenses Museum
35.367492504477035, -81.95695182523853
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position

Spindale Breaks Ground on North Slope Skate and Ride

Residents and visitors of Rutherford County will soon have a new way to recreate! Spindale has broken ground on North Slope Skate and Ride. On Tuesday, September 10, project leaders, government officials, supporters, and residents gathered for a special groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the park.

News Feed

Project milestones, progress, and key developments.

November 1, 2024

Our hearts are with the communities of Chimney Rock Village and Lake Lure as they recover from devastating hurricane Helene.

September 19, 2024

Residents and visitors of Rutherford County will soon have a new way to recreate! Spindale has broken ground on North Slope Skate and Ride. On Tuesday, September 10, project leaders, government officials, supporters, and residents gathered for a special groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the park.

September 18, 2024

Local officials, stakeholders, and community members from across Rutherford County gathered on Tuesday, September 3rd to celebrate a new public art installation along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail (TBRT). Featuring the work of local artist and County Manager Steve Garrison, the 450-foot banner now stretches along a well-traveled, highly visible section of the TBRT between Spindale and Forest City. 

May 3, 2024

Chimney Rock Village Breaks Ground on Streetscape Phase Two!