Tucked away off historic downtown Hayesville’s main street is small, beautiful park that was once an empty alley. The small alley was converted to a pocket park with the simple addition of a few flower beds, benches, and a beautiful mural.

A pocket park is a mini-park that is open to the public, usually occupying a small lot -- alley ways, courtyards, medians, roundabouts, or any open space that needs a little beautification. Pocket parks can be as complex as an intricate garden or as simple as mulched sitting area. They are perfect for both urban and rural towns and typically require only a little maintenance.

The pocket park in Hayesville is in a perfect location, right across the street from the court house and nestled between a restaurant and local shop. With help from the Town, the space was landscaped to include a gravel path, flower beds, park benches, a picnic table and a mural painted by Hayesville high school students. Now this alley is a perfect spot for locals to eat lunch, relax, or take a picture.