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Petrea to leave Waynesville Parks and Rec

Tim Petrea, program supervisor for the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department since 2013, will be leaving North Carolina for a position as director of county parks, recreation and leisure services in Wyoming. 

“Tim has done an outstanding job with our department,” said Department Director Rhett Langston. “He has raised the bar for the summer camps and outdoor programs. We will miss him and wish him the best of luck in his new position.”

Petrea joined the department in spring 2013. His accomplishments in the years since include expanding the summer camp program, establishing a hiking and paddling program for all ages in partnership with the Pigeon River Fund, establishing Base Camp on the Go as a community outreach in partnership with Haywood Healthcare Foundation and the Waynesville Kiwanis Club, expanding senior trips and assisting in developing and managing the community awareness of the need for year-round volunteers for Special Olympics. He also expanded the disc golf program by redesigning the town’s disc golf course and offering many tournaments in partnership with The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa and Haywood Waterways. Petrea served as president of Haywood Waterways Association, helping to expand membership and stewardship at the organization. 

Petrea said that he considers himself fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve the department and community for the past seven years. 

“I wish to thank everyone that has been a part of the growth of this program,” he said. “I look forward to watching the continued growth of Base Camp Waynesville and the department as well.” 

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