Union Cross Park or "The Old Radar Base", as many call it, was Forsyth County's first developed park. This 15-acre park's main drawing strength is its excellent softball facilities. Union Cross Park boasts two of the finest lighted softball fields in the area. The park is heavily used by individuals and community athletic leagues. Facilities Picnic Shelter 3 Picnic Tables with Grills Softball Field #1 - Lighted Field #1 Scoreboard / Concession Building Available for Rental Softball Field #2 - Lighted 1600' Rock Dust Walking Path Tennis Courts (2 lighted, 1 unlighted) Sand Volleyball Court Horseshoe Pits Basketball Court (lighted) Playground Restrooms Parking Lots No baseball is permitted at Union Cross Park. Fees Picnic Shelter Monday - Thursday $30 per day Friday, Saturday & Sunday $45 per day Volleyball Courts $1.00 per hour Horseshoe Pits $1.00 per hour Tennis Courts $1.00 per hour Softball Field without bases or lights $15.00 per hour Softball Field with bases or lights $20.00 per hour Softball Field league play $20.00 per hour Softball Field tournaments $200.00 per field per day (plus shelter rental) Scoreboard $5.00 per day Concession Building $6.00 per hour History Union Cross Park was once a self-contained community. It was staffed and operated by the United States Air Force. The Union Cross Radar Station was built in the 1950's as a surveillance post. The site included a NCO Club, several miscellaneous buildings, a lighted softball field, 1 tennis court and a 5-story concrete radar tower, visible for several miles in all directions. The property was abandoned by the Air Force and Forsyth County petitioned the Department of Interior to transfer ownership of the land to the County for public recreation purposes. On April 5, 1974, Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department received its first public park. Because of its dilapidated condition from abandonment, the site underwent an immediate clean up and face-lift. Unusable structures were removed and salvageable recreation facilities were repaired. In the late 70's, the park underwent extensive development of new facilities with the help of funding from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Today, Union Cross Park is a fully developed park. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES