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Reading Railroad
The Reading Railroad is the Greensboro Public Library’s bookmobile, a 37-foot rolling library that serves children in designated daycares and after-school programs in Greensboro. For more information, call 373-2580.

Real Estate
The Engineering Department handles City real property purchases, sales, rentals, leases, garden agreements, and similar activities concerning city-owned real estate. For more information, call 373-2302.

Recreation Centers
The Parks & Recreation Department operates 10 recreation centers:
  • Brown Recreation Center, 274-3470
  • Craft Recreation Center, 375-2233
  • Glenwood Recreation Center, 218-8301
  • Leonard Recreation Center, 297-4889
  • Lewis Recreation Center, 545-5330
  • Lindley Recreation Center, 373-2930
  • Peeler Recreation Center, 373-5877
  • Trotter Recreation Center, 373-2927
  • Warnersville Recreation Center, 373-5871
  • Windsor Recreation Center, 373-5845

Recycling
For information about residential recycling, call 373-CITY (2489). For information about business recycling, call 335-5444. For recycling education information, call 373-2053.

Rental Facilities
The City has a number of rental facilities available.
 • The Bryan Enrichment Center, 22,000 square feet, is a popular site for weddings, receptions, and other events. For more information, call 375-2222.
 • The Bur-Mil Clubhouse has meeting rooms available for rent. For more information, call 373-3800.
 • The Price Bryan Performance Place Amphitheatre, 200 North Davie Street, can be rented for special occasions. For more information, call 373-2712.
 • The Greensboro Coliseum Complex and Arena, Special Events Center, War Memorial Auditorium, and Pavilion can be rented. For more information, call 373-7400.
 • The Greensboro Cultural Center is often rented for receptions and other festive occasions. For more information, call 373-2712.
 • The Greensboro Historical Museum has served as the site for numerous weddings and receptions. For more information, call  373-2043.

Resident Discount Card
For more information on obtaining a Parks & Recreation discount card, call 373-2173.

Resolutions
For information on adopted resolutions, call the City Clerk at 373-2397. For information on proposed resolutions, call the City Attorney at 373-2320.

Rezoning
For information on zoning and rezoning, call the Planning Department at 373-2144.

Ridesharing Services & Vanpooling of the Piedmont (RSVP)
Ridesharing Services & Vanpooling of the Piedmont (RSVP) provides car and vanpooling matches and vehicles for residents of the Piedmont area. For more information, call 1-800-588-RSVP.

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SCAT – Specialized Community Area Transportation
The Greensboro Transit Authority operates the para-transit service, Specialized Community Area Transportation (SCAT), for persons with disabilities who are traveling within the City limits. For more information, call 333-6589.

Senior Citizens
The Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of activities and programs for citizens, age 55 years and older. Many year-round activities are held at Smith Senior Center, 2401 Fairview Street. For more information, call 375-2237.

Sidewalks
If you are interested in having a sidewalk installed in your neighborhood, call the Transportation Department at 373-2332. For sidewalk maintenance requests, call 373-2375.

Sight Obstructions
Sight obstructions are shrubs, signs, and tree limbs that make it difficult for drivers to see oncoming or turning traffic. To report a sight obstruction, call 373-2332.

Signs & Markings
For information on street signs and markings, call the Transportation Department at 373-2507.

Smith Senior Center
Smith Senior Center, 2401 Fairview Street, offers programs and activities throughout the year for seniors, 55 years and older. For more information, call 375-2234 or 375-2237.

Snow Removal
The Field Operations Department handles snow removal on public City streets. For more information, call 373-2359.

Soil Erosion
For problems with soil erosion, contact the Soil Erosion office at 373-2158.

Solid Waste Management
For information on collection and disposal of garbage, yard waste, appliances, or recycling, call 373-CITY.

Stadium
War Memorial Stadium is located at the corner of Lindsay and Yanceyville Streets. For more information, call 333-2287.

Statistics
The Planning Department keeps demographic and economic statistical data on the City and surrounding area. For more information, call 373-2144.

Storm Drainage Maintenance
The Transportation Department can provide information regarding storm drainage maintenance. For more information, call 373-2375.

Stormwater Management
The Water Resources Department provides stormwater master planning, flood plain management, water quality protection, soil erosion inspection, and environmental education. For more information, call 373-2055.

Street Cleaning
For information on City street cleaning, call 373-2375.

Streetlights
To request that streetlights be installed in your neighborhood or to report a streetlight outage, call 373-CITY (2489).

Street Repairs
To report a street that needs repairs, call 373-2375.

Subdivision Plans
If you are interested in subdividing property, call 373-2144.

Swimming Pools
The Parks & Recreation Department offers three indoor pools and four outdoor pools for use by residents. To reach the Pool Administration Office, call 373-2946.
 •Grimsley (indoor)  801 Westover Terrace, 373-5916
 •Lindley (outdoor, summer only) 2914 Springwood Drive, 299-3226
 •Peeler (outdoor, summer only) 1300 Sykes Avenue, 373-5811
 •Smith Senior Center (indoor) 2401 Fairview Avenue, 375-2234
 •Smith High School (indoor) 2407 South Holden Road, 297-5042
 •Warnersville 601 Doak Street, 373-5809 (outdoor, summer only)
 •Windsor, 601 East Lee Street, 373-5846 (outdoor, summer only)

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Tannenbaum Historic Park
The Tannenbaum Historic Park preserves a portion of the 18th Century farmstead of Joseph Hoskins, whose land served as a staging area for British troops during the Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Exhibits depict life before, during, and after the Battle. For more information, call 545-5315.

Tax Collection
For information on City and County tax collection and rates, call the Guilford County Tax Collection division at 641-3363.

Taxi Driver Licensing
For taxi driver licensing information, call the Police Traffic division at 373-2463.

Television
Channel 13, Greensboro’s local government cable access television station, features programs on City government, its various departments, divisions, agencies, and services. Channel 13 cablecasts City Council, Parks & Recreation Commission, Zoning Commission, and Guilford County Commissioners meetings live. For more information, call 333-6922.

Tennis
The Parks & Recreation Department offers staffed tennis centers throughout the city, with league play, tournaments, and instruction available. For more information, call 545-5320.

Thoroughfare Plan
For information about Greensboro’s thoroughfare plan, call the Transportation Department at 373-2332.

Towed Vehicles
For information on towed vehicle locations, call Police Records at 373-2433.

Traffic Counts
Traffic counts are available for many city streets and intersections from the Transportation Department at 373-2332.

Traffic Sign Repairs
To report a traffic sign that needs repair, call the Transportation Department at 373-2507 or 373-CITY.

Traffic Signal Malfunctions
To report a traffic signal malfunction, call the Transportation Department at 373-2266 or 373-CITY.

Training & Employment Services
Training and Employment Services provides training opportunities and job search activities for individuals, including economically disadvantaged youth and adults, older workers (55+), and dislocated workers. For more information, call 373-5922.

Transfer Station
The City operates a transfer station to manage residential and commercial solid waste. For more information, call 373-CITY (2489).

Transit Information
The Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) operates Greensboro’s public transit system. During inclement weather, limited service is provided. For scheduling information, call 335-6499. GTA also operates the complimentary ADA para-transit service, Specialized Community Area Transportation (SCAT), for persons with disabilities traveling within the City limits. For more information, call 333-6589.

Trash & Recycling
The City's Field Operations Department picks up trash and recycling from residents and businesses in Greensboro. For more information, call 373-CITY (2489).

Trees
For information on tree preservation during construction, call the Planning Department at 373-2144.

Trotter Recreation Center
One of 10 recreation centers in Greensboro, Trotter Center is located at 3906 Betula Street. For more information, call 373-2927.