Nifong Park

About Nifong Park

Nifong Park is known for its historical properties. It is home to the Boone  County History & Culture Center, the historical Village at Boone Junction, and Maplewood Home and grounds. The Maplewood Barn Theater hosts live shows, and the park is host to the annual Heritage Festival. The park also has a reservable shelter, fishing lake and dock, playground, picnic areas, and restrooms.

  • Official Name: Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park
  • Acres: 58 acres
  • Park Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Fishing Hours: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Nature Trail Miles: 1.3 miles, dirt
  • Map of Nifong Parkopens PDF file

2900 E. Nifong Blvd. (North entrance)
3965 Ponderosa St. (East entrance)

Park amenities

Boone County History & Culture Center

Boone Junction Historical Village*

Lakes

  • Fishing Lake

Maplewood Home and Grounds

Picnic areas

Restrooms (seasonal: open April 15 to Oct. 15)

Park history

Year Property Acquired: 1969

Purchase Price: $104,500

Cosmo Corner at Nifong Park Dedication

Date: June 8, 2017
Dedication Programopens PDF file

Ribbon cutting at Cosmo Corner at Nifong Park dedication

Maplewood Barn Dedication

Date: May 6, 2012
Dedication Programopens PDF file

Ribbon cutting at Maplewood Barn Theater dedication at Nifong Park