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Hester Park

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.

Hester Park playground

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
To get the shelter of your choice, we strongly recommend you reserve it. A reservation ensures your group will have the shelter of its choice on the day that you choose. We accept cash, checks, Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express. 

Guilford County school groups receive a discount and must call the office at 336-373-5888 to make a reservation. 

  • Reserve online. Online reservations must be paid by credit card at the time you make your reservation.
  • Call 336-373-5888 to speak to a staff member to make your reservation. 
  • Please review all rules and regulations prior to making a reservation.
  • Refunds are not allowed.

Shelter Location Map
Shelter Rental Rates


Shelter #1
Seating Capacity: 200
Number of Grills: 2 - 1 large, 1 small
Electricity available
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Shelter #2
Seating Capacity: 35 
Number of Grills: 1 large
Electricity available
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Shelter #3Seating Capacity: 35
Number of Grills: 1 small
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Shelter #4
Seating Capacity: 75 
Number of Grills: 2 - 1 large, 1 small
Electricity available
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Shelter #5 
Seating Capacity: 35
Number of Grills: 1 small
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Shelter #6
Seating Capacity: 35
Number of Grills: 1 small
Electricity Available
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Shelter #7
Seating Capacity: 70
Number of Grills: 2 - 1 large, 1 small
Electricity Available
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Oka T. Hester Park

3615 Deutzia St., Greensboro, NC 27407

Park Office: 336-373-2937
Trotter Center: 336-373-2927
Shelter Reservations: 336-373-5888
Fax Number: 336-373-2060