 Leisure Magazine
Our semi-annual Leisure magazine offers program and facility information, calendar of events, classes, facilities map, staff directory and special features. Check it out!
Athletics
Youth and adult athletic programs teach sportsmanship and teamwork in a fun and safe environment. Sports include baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse, swimming and cheerleading.
 ParksBarber Park, Bryan Park, Bryan Park at Guilford County (under construction), Bur-Mil Park, Country Park, Hagan-Stone Park and Hester Park.
 Recreation Centers Brown Center, Craft Center, Glenwood Center, Leonard Center, Lewis Center, Lindley Center, Peeler Center, Trotter Center, Warnersville Center and Windsor Center.
 Trails & Greenways Explore over 80 miles of paved and unpaved trails and greenways winding through our local parks and gardens.
 Picnic Shelter RentalsPlan your next picnic at one of our regional parks, Lake Brandt or Lake Higgins. Online reservations are available from January through December.
 City ArtsCity Arts offers concerts and year-round instruction for all ages in dance, drama, music and the visual arts. Also, Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center offers culturally-diverse programs.
 Sports Facilities Enjoy year-round sports at the Greensboro Sportsplex, Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion and the Carolyn S. Allen Community Park & Athletic Complex.
 City BeautifulGreensboro Beautiful Inc., Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, Greensboro Arboretum, Bog Garden, Gateway Gardens, feature environmental and beautification programs, as well as special events.
 Watershed ParksLake Higgins, Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend offer boating, fishing, environmental programs and special events.
 Greensboro Farmer’s Curb Market Open year-round, the market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, dried flowers, crafts and special events.
 Golf Courses Area golfers can tee it up at Gillespie Golf Course, Bryan Park or the Bur-Mil Park par-3 golf course and driving range.
 Tennis CentersTennis instruction, clinics and leagues for all ages are available at staffed tennis centers, which include Spencer Love, Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion, Latham Park and Memorial Stadium Tennis Center.
 Swimming PoolsIndoor and outdoor City pools offer classes, lap swimming, public swimming, swim teams and American Red Cross classes. In the summer, visit Bur-Mil Park’s Family Aquatic Center.
 Seniors Area seniors, 55 years and up, can enjoy programs, trips and free exercise classes, as well as the outstanding fitness gym and indoor pool at Smith Senior Center.
 MainStream ResourcesOffers programs for residents with special needs including, but not limited to, mental, physical and visual impairments. Camp Joy offers summer fun for campers, ages 5 and older.
 Teen ProgramsGet involved in year-round programs of Greensboro Youth Council, Youth First at Folk Teen Center, and the City Arts Livestock Players Youth Theatre.
 CemeteriesThese four City cemeteries provide a variety of services such as interments, pre-arranged services and perpetual care: Green Hill, Forest Lawn, Maplewood and historic Union Cemetery.
 Volunteers Parks and Recreation volunteers of all ages and backgrounds can meet new people, work together with the community, and help assure quality of life experiences for all Greensboro residents.
The Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department is a nationally-accredited, three-time winner of the National Gold Medal for Excellence in Leisure Services!
"The mission of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department is to provide diverse year-round leisure opportunities through the preservation of open space, park settings, recreational facilities and programs for the citizens of Greensboro. The benefits of leisure services are especially designed to meet the physical, mental, cultural and social needs of residents and visitors to our community, while enhancing the overall quality of life in Greensboro.”
Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department
Administrative Offices
1001 Fourth Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
336-373-2574, 336-373-2060 (fax)
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