Capp Smith Park Food Truck and Comfort Station Improvements
Summary
Design drawings are at 95%, bidding could go out this month, and the city council could award the contract by late September. The board's goal is to have it open in time for WataugaFest 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Material choices were adjusted to stay on budget — concrete instead of pricier stabilized decomposed granite.
Food lovers and festival-goers, plus the food truck operators who'll get permanent spots.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Watauga Economic Development Corporation - Oct 20, 2026
Construction starts November 2 on the long-planned food truck park, adding a restroom building next to the splash pad, a small performance pavilion, five truck slots, and more parking. The contractor has 180 days, targeting April 30 completion before WataugaFest.
City Council - Oct 12, 2026
The park is getting a food truck area and comfort station near the splash pad, built by Joe R. Jones Construction for $2.05 million. Work could break ground November 1, with the restroom open by the splash pad's May opening day. Council members noted out-of-town splash pad visitors are excited about the new restrooms.
Parks Advisory Board - Aug 4, 2026
Design drawings are at 95%, bidding could go out this month, and the city council could award the contract by late September. The board's goal is to have it open in time for WataugaFest 2027.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
A years-in-the-making trail and landscaping project finally has a builder: Warren Development & Construction, the lowest of 19 bids, covering all alternates within budget alongside the already-approved playground.
City Council - May 11, 2026
The food truck park at Capp Smith Park is moving into 50% design plans, with construction planned August 2026 through May 2027 — opening just in time for Watauga Fest. Features include splash pad-adjacent restrooms, a concession stand, artificial turf, and power hookups so food trucks don't run noisy generators.
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