Frequently Asked Questions

All City parks are open to the public from 5am to 11pm 7 days a week.

We use top of the line equipment to ensure the best quality appearance for the City of Conover. Our zero maintenance/zero turn Promaster 260 Z 25 Hp and Promaster 300 20HP with 60 inch decks can cut up to 3 acres of grass an hour. With the zero maintenance spindles and tungsten carbide blades, this reduces daily maintenance by up to 30 minutes per day. According to statistics at an average labor rate per hour of $40.00, the reduced 30 minutes per day for 200 days would be a savings of $4,000.00 in one year per mower. This creates more productivity and lower costs.

The City of Conover has adopted a policy for the placement of trees and benches, as memorials to loved ones. Trees currently permitted by the City include Red, Pink, or White Dogwood, Newport Flowering Plum and Kwanzan Flowering Cherry. Trees are planted by the city and maintained for a period of two (2) years. Trees may only be planted from September 15th through November 15th and from February 1st through April 1st. Benches must be made of granite, marble, or stone and be installed by the supplier. Memorials may be placed in the Conover Cemetery, Hunsucker Park, Southwest Park, Travis Park, and Hines Park. For further information regarding the criteria and costs for the memorial program, please contact Melinda Hahn, Grounds Supervisor at (828) 464-4808 or Conover City Hall at (828) 464-1191.

The definition of Pesticide is "an agent used to destroy pests". Pests can be considered weeds or insects. Under the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, before using pesticides we evaluate the pests and all other methods of removing the pests before the use of pesticides. Also, we use the least toxic pesticides possible, similar to those used by many residents around their homes. All safety precautions are followed by reading the directions for use on the container. However, because the City must follow strict safety regulations, you may see our staff dressed in a white "Ghost Buster suit". Please don't let their appearance be misleading. We only use toxic chemicals after all pests have been evaluated and all other methods have been used.