Named in honor of Oka T. Hester, former director of the Parks & Recreation Department, Hester Park provides leisure recreation for people of all ages. The park features three soccer / football fields programmed by the Parks & Recreation Department, as well as eight lighted laykold tennis courts.

Area fishermen can enjoy a well-stocked lake, offered free to Guilford County residents age 12 and under and $1 for all other anglers (NC fishing laws apply). The fitness trail (1.3 miles) will challenge both the beginner and expert athlete with an extensive program of exercise and jogging. Trotter Center also offers a variety of programs, as well as sports camps.

Park Amenities

• Seven picnic shelters with grills, two playgrounds
• Stocked fishing lake with four fishing piers  ($1 per person over 12 years of age) 
• Walking trails (1.3 miles)
• Four horseshoe pits
• Two sand volleyball courts
• Tennis leagues and instruction available

Picnic Shelter Information

Shelter Location Map
Picnic Shelter Reservation Rates

Shelter #1

Seating Capacity: 200 (includes electricity)
Number of Grills: 2 - 1 large, 1 small



Shelter #2

Seating Capacity: 35 (includes electricity)
Number of Grills: 1 large



Shelter #3
Seating Capacity: 35
Number of Grills: 1 small



Shelter #4

Seating Capacity: 75 (includes electricity)
Number of Grills: 2 - 1 large, 1 small



Shelter #5 

Seating Capacity: 35
Number of Grills: 1 small



Shelter #6

Seating Capacity: 35 (includes electricity)
Number of Grills: 1 small