OUR MISSION

Hundreds of Fishermen and Sailors use the Lake Townsend Marina facilities in Brown Summit, NC year round.

The dock surfaces and edges at Lake Townsend are in total disrepair and have become hazardous from normal weathering, aging and use. They are disintegrating, with splinters, holes, flexing, and missing edge bumpers for boat protection.

The floating docks for the rental sailboats are sinking and breaking up.

In addition, the boat ramp, shore bulkheads, sidewalk, rainfall run-off berm, and rental boat storage racks have deteriorated and badly need restoration.

If something is not done, these facilities will soon be unusable.

WHY DO WE NEED THE FUNDS?

The City of Greensboro Department of Parks & Recreation currently has no repair budget for the docks at the Lake Townsend Marina. The City of Greensboro Capital Improvement Budget related to the Lakes does not commence until 2025 - with no improvements expected until 2028 (if at all).

With your help, we can pull together the resources needed to replace and restore this vital community resource.





PROJECT PRIORITIES

The primary objective of Save The Docks is to help fund the replacement of:

Repair of Two “Tee” Docks: Your funds will help us resurface two wooden docks by acquiring new boards, screws, and protective bumpers. This phase is critical to ensure the docks are safe and functional for all visitors.

Protective Marine Bumpers: After the initial dock repairs, any additional funds will be directed towards installing protective bumpers at the launch ramp and on related corners and concrete columns, further enhancing safety.

A secondary objective is to help fund the restoration of:

New Dinghy Dock Modules: With sufficient funding beyond the first two phases, we plan to purchase new plastic modules to expand the dinghy docks, accommodating more visitors and activities

Marina Equipment and Facility Maintenance: Finally, further funds will support ongoing maintenance of the Lake Townsend Marina equipment and facilities, ensuring the longevity and utility of the marina for years to come.

 

HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE USED?

These repairs will enhance the safety, access, utility and appearance of the Lake Townsend docks, which are enjoyed by so many people year-round.

Funds will be used as seed money and combined with additional fund raising through the non-profit Greensboro Parks Foundation. This foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit with all the procedures to manage the funds in a tax exempt manner. The foundation has a pool of philanthropists and other potential funding sources that, hopefully, will add to the funds raised.

This project has been approved by the City of Greensboro Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Greensboro Parks Foundation. Your donations will be earmarked for the sole purpose of accomplishing the objectives of this project.