Kannapolis takes first steps toward potential $40 million parks and recreation bond referendum

Council reviewed proposed projects including Eastside Park, Westside Park, greenway expansions and Gem Theatre improvements before unanimously approving resolutions tied to the referendum process.

The Kannapolis City Council during Monday’s meeting. Screenshot via City of Kannapolis’ YouTube page.

During Monday night’s meeting, the Kannapolis City Council took its first formal steps toward a potential November 2026 General Obligation (GO) bond referendum that could fund roughly $40 million in parks, recreation, greenway and facility projects across the city.