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Resident's Guide to City Services
A comprehensive listing of the most commonly requested City and community services. Click on a letter to search this alphabetized listing or enter a keyword in the "Search" box. The area code for all phone numbers is 336.
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Abandoned Motor Vehicles
Report abandoned vehicles online or by calling the Engineering and Inspections Department at 373-2111.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Coordinator
To contact the ADA Coordinator, for City-owned buildings only, call 373-2723.
Adopt-a-Park
Take an active role in the environmental health and appearance of our parks or neighborhood common areas by assisting in landscaping and other activities. For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 373-5868.
Adopt-a-Stop
Partner with the Greensboro Transit Authority to help keep bus stops and shelters clean. For more information, call the Greensboro Transit Authority at 373-2182.
Adopt-a-Stream
Commit to cleaning a stream at least twice a year and report any pollution problems to the City Contact Center at 373-CITY (2489).
Adopt-a-Street
Commit to cleaning up a one-mile section of a Greensboro city street at least four times a year. For more information, call 373-2359.
African American Heritage Extravaganza
A family-oriented celebration of African American culture and traditions that includes art and cultural exhibits, music, dance, drumming, crafts, children’s activities, and food. The festival takes place every March at the Greensboro Cultural Center. For information, call 373-2044.
Annexation
For information concerning plans for future annexations, call the Planning and Community Development Department at 373-2144.
Appliance Disposal
To request collection and disposal of discarded appliances, call the City Contact Center at 373-CITY at least 48 hours prior to your garbage collection day.
Arboretum
The 17-acre Arboretum features nine permanent plant collections, and a number of special garden areas. For more information, call 373-2199. For garden weddings in the Arboretum, call 373-3655.
Art Alliance of Greensboro
Art Alliance of Greensboro/Visual Arts offers fine arts and pottery classes for children and adults. All Art Alliance teachers are professionally trained artists. Open Studio for artists is held Saturday afternoons. Summer Art Camps for children ages 4-12 are also offered. For more information, call 373-2725.
Arts
See "City Arts," the visual and performing arts division of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Arts for All
An arts program tailor-made for persons with mental, physical and visual disabilities. All disciplines are explored – dance, drama, music and visual arts. For more information, call Caldcleugh Multicultural Center at 373-5881.
Athletics
The Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department offers team leagues and individual sports. For more information, call 412-5799.
Assessments
City assessments may be paid at the City's Collections division on the Plaza Level of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 West Washington Street. For more information, call 373-2564.
Automobile Accident Report
To get a copy of an accident report, call Police Records at 373-2433.
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Barber Park
Barber Park, 1500 Dan's Road, features an indoor sports complex, with eight tennis courts and four volleyball courts, plus an official Bronco Baseball Complex/Stadium and an outdoor amphitheater. For more information, call 373-5886.
Beautification
Greensboro Beautiful Inc. is a private, nonprofit volunteer organization that works in partnership with the Parks & Recreation Department to conserve and enhance the beauty and ecology of our community. For more information, call 373-2199.
Beer/Wine Licenses
Beer/wine, business, and privilege licenses are available from the City Collections division at 373-2501.
Benjamin Branch Library
One of seven branches of the Greensboro Public Library, the Benjamin Branch is located at 1530 Benjamin Parkway. For more information, call 373-7540.
Bicentennial Garden
The Bicentennial Garden is located between Hobbs and Holden Roads and features 7.5 acres of blossoming flowers and trees. Walking paths provide views of seasonal bulbs, annuals, shrubs, and other plants. For more information, call 373-2199. For outdoor weddings in the Bicentennial Garden, call 373-2537.
Bicycle Paths
The City offers 10 different signed bicycle paths. The Transportation Department provides maps of these bicycle paths, as well as biking rules and regulations. For more information, call 373-4184.
Billboard Permits
The Zoning division of the Planning Department issues permits for billboards. For more information, call 373-2630.
Boating
The City of Greensboro has three public lakes that provide boating opportunities:
• Lake Brandt Marina, 5945 Lake Brandt Road, 373-3741. Rowboats, kayaks, and canoes may be rented.
• Lake Higgins Marina, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield, 373-3739. Rowboats, kayaks, and canoes may be rented.
• Lake Townsend Marina, 6332 Lake Townsend Road, Browns Summit, 373-3694. Rowboats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, and a pontoon boat may be rented.
Boards & Commissions
The City has many boards and commissions that perform a wide variety of functions to the Greensboro City Council. If you have an interest in serving on a board or commission, contact the City Clerk at 373-2397.
Bog Garden
The Bog Garden, adjacent to the Bicentennial Garden, is a one-half mile elevated wooden walkway that provides easy access to trees, wildflowers, shrubs, ferns, bamboo, and other plants native to swamp areas. For more information, call 373-2199.
Brown Recreation Center
One of 10 recreation centers in Greensboro, Brown Recreation Center is located at 302 East Vandalia Road. For more information, call 274-3470.
Bryan Park
Bryan Park, 6275 Bryan Park Road in Brown Summit, includes two championship golf courses and the 22,000-square-foot Bryan Enrichment Center, a popular site for conferences, weddings, and banquets. For more information, call 375-2222.
Budget & Evaluation
The Budget and Evaluation Department offers support to the City organization by analyzing budget requests and recommending expenditure levels and policies in the management and preparation of an annual balanced budget for the City. For more information, call 373-2291.
Building Inspections
Development Services reviews new construction plans and provides on-site inspections of residential and commercial buildings, as well as electrical, plumbing, and heating installations. For more information, call 373-2155.
Building Permits
Visit the Development Services website for all building permits or call 373-2155.
Bur-Mil Park
Bur-Mil Park features a variety of recreational opportunities, such as a lighted nine-hole, par three golf course, a driving range, and the Family Aquatic Center. The Bur-Mil Clubhouse has meeting rooms that are available on a rental basis. For more information, call 373-3800.
Bus Information
The Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) operates Greensboro’s public transit system. Evening service is provided until midnight. During inclement weather, limited service is provided. For scheduling information, call 335-6499. GTA also operates the complementary ADA para-transit service, Specialized Community Area Transportation (SCAT), for persons with disabilities traveling within the City limits. For more information, call 333-6589.
Business License
Business, privilege, and beer/wine licenses are available from the City Collections division at 373-2501.
Business Recycling
Businesses and multi-family communities interested in recycling should call the Business Recycling Helpline at 335-5444.
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Cable TV
Channel 13 is Greensboro’s local government cable access television station, featuring live meeting cablecasts and programs on City government, its various departments, divisions, agencies, and services. For more information, call 333-6922.
Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center
The Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard Street, provides programs for children and adults in arts and crafts, drama, dance, African and steel drums, music, and puppetry. Programs are offered after school and during summer camps. The Center is also available for rental. For more information, call 373-5881.
Camping
Year-round tent and recreational vehicle camping is available at scenic Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden. For more information, call 674-0472.
Camp Joy
Camp Joy, 6100 Hagan-Stone Park, operates throughout the summer for persons with special needs. For more information, call 674-3571.
Carpool
Carpooling and vanpooling for the Piedmont area are available through Ridesharing Services & Vanpooling of the Piedmont (RSVP). For more information, call 1-800-588-RSVP.
Cellular Towers
The City's Business and Technologies division helps coordinate and assist cellular companies in co-location of City-owned cellular towers and structures. For more information, call 373-2302.
Cemeteries
Burial plots are available for purchase at Forest Lawn, Maplewood, and Green Hill cemeteries. For more information, call 373-2160.
Central Library
The Central Library, 219 North Church Street, houses a vast collection of books, magazines, videos, CDs, periodicals, fiction, and non-fiction materials. For more information, call 373-2471.
Channel 13
Channel 13 is Greensboro’s local government cable access television station, featuring live meeting cablecasts and programs on City government, its various departments, divisions, agencies, and services. For more information, call 333-6922.
Children
• The Parks & Recreation Department provides classes, programs, and activities for young people through athletics, regional parks, recreation centers, and City Arts. For more information, call 373-2574.
• The Greensboro Public Library has many children’s reading programs and tutoring services available. For more information, call 373-2046.
Choral Society of Greensboro
A community chorus, the Choral Society of Greensboro is open to adults with singing experience without audition. For more information, call 373-2549.
City Arts
City Arts is the visual and performing arts division of the Parks & Recreation Department, featuring instruction in dance, drama, music, and the visual arts. Performing groups and arts series are also sponsored. Multicultural programs are held year-round at Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard Street. For more information, call 373-2026.
City Attorney
The City Attorney provides legal advice to City Council, City departments, the City Manager, and regulatory bodies. For more information, call 373-2320.
City Beautiful
City Beautiful works with Greensboro Beautiful Inc., a private, nonprofit organization, to conserve and enhance the beauty and ecology of the community. For more information, call 373-2199.
City Clerk
The City Clerk records the minutes of City Council meetings and ensures the safekeeping of all official documents. For more information, call 373-2397.
City Council
The City Council meets at 5:30 pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chambers of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 West Washington Street. The public is welcome to attend. Council meetings are also aired live on Channel 13 and through streaming video on this website. For more information, call 373-2396.
City Contact Center
For information about the City, call 373-CITY (2489), Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
City Government Offices
The City's government offices are located in the Melvin Municipal Office Building at 300 West Washington Street. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. For more information, call 373-CITY (2489), TTY 333-6930.
City Hall
The Melvin Municipal Office Building (City Hall), 300 West Washington Street, is named for former Greensboro Mayor Jim Melvin. The MMOB houses many of the City’s administrative offices. City Council meetings are held in the MMOB in the Council Chamber on the second floor. For information on departments located in the MMOB, call 373-CITY (2489), TTY 333-6930.
City Manager
The City Manager’s Office provides administrative leadership to City government, carrying out the policies, programs, ordinances, and resolutions approved by City Council; manages municipal services, departments, and positions created by City Charter; and informs City Council of the City’s financial condition and future financial needs. For more information, call 373-2002.
City of Greensboro Website
The City's website (www.greensboro-nc.gov) contains information on City government and services. For those without computer access to the Internet, the Greensboro Public Library has computers available for public use.
City Tax Information
For information on City taxes, call 641-3363.
Civil Preparedness
Emergency Management provides emergency preparedness and disaster recovery information to residents. For more information, call 373-2278.
Code Enforcement
The City's Inspections division handles code enforcement of buildings in the City of Greensboro. For more information, call 373-2111.
Coliseum Complex
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex consists of the Coliseum Arena, Special Events Center, War Memorial Auditorium, and Pavilion. Events include concerts and a variety of shows, sporting events, exhibitions, fine arts presentations, trade shows, and conventions. For more information, call 373-7400. For show information, call 373-7474, or Tickets.com at 1-888-397-3100.
Collections
Water bills, assessments, building inspections permits, redevelopment loans, and parking tickets can be paid at the City’s Collections division. In addition, business, privilege, and beer/wine licenses may be purchased at Collections. The Collections division is located on the Plaza Level of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 West Washington Street. For more information, call 373-2310.
Commission on the Status of Women
The Commission on the Status of Women provides a process through which residents work toward the betterment of the status of women. For more information, call 373-2390.
Communication Towers
The Business and Technologies division helps coordinate and assist cellular companies in co-location of City-owned cellular towers and structures. For more information, call 373-2302.
Concerns/Suggestions
For concerns or suggestions regarding City services, call Community Relations at 373-2723.
Community Watch
Community Watch is a mutual aid program of neighbors watching out for neighbors. The Police Department can help your neighborhood begin a Community Watch Program. For more information, call 373-2636.
Construction Inspection
For information on inspection of construction, call the Engineering and Inspections Department at 373-2302.
Contract Administration
For information on City contract administration, call the Engineering and Inspections Department at 373-2302.
Country Park
Country Park, 3902 Nathanael Greene Drive, has two lakes, picnic shelters, a playground, and a variety of nature trails for hiking and biking. For more information, call 373-3648.
Craft Recreation Center
Craft Recreation Center is located at 3911 Yanceyville Street. For more information, call 375-2233.
Crime Prevention
Help the Police Department protect your property by getting involved with Community Watch. For more information, call 373-2636.
Crime Stoppers!
Crime Stoppers! is a program in which citizens are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminals. For more information, call 373-1000.
Cultural Center at Festival Park
The Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 North Davie Street, houses United Arts Council art galleries and organizations. The Cultural Center is open to the public, and is also available for rental. For more information, call 373-2712.
Curb Market
At the Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville Street, you can purchase fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, and handmade crafts and baked goods. For hours of operation, call 373-2961.
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