Jimmie I. Barber Park

Barber Park Playground
1500 Dans Rd.,
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
Directions

Phone:
Park 336-373-5892, Tennis 336-373-5886, Basketball, Volleyball and Room Rental 336-373-4679

Fax:
336-373-5939

Hours of Operation:

Barber Park is open daily from 8 am to sunset, weather permitting.


Features and Amenities:
  • Barber Park features the impressive Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion, which provides eight plexi-court tennis courts and four combination basketball / volleyball courts. The Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion is open for play year-round.
  • Barber Park is home to the Penn-Wright Baseball Stadium, home field of the Eastern Baseball League, which includes a press box for tournaments, concessions area, and stadium seating.
  • Barber Park also has an 18-hole disc golf course that is available to use for free.
  • An outdoor amphitheater is available on a rental basis for community concerts, talent shows, and special presentations.
  • One mile Walking Trail
  • Six picnic shelters (new)
  • Playground and Tot Spot (new)
  • Sprayground (new)

What's Happening at
Jimmie I. Barber Park
:

To learn more about the ongoing renovations at Barber Park, watch this video.

  • Construction should begin in Summer 2010 on Phase II of the Barber Park Master Plan.
  • Construction on the Gateway Garden, located less than half a mile from Barber Park has begun. Once completed, additional opportunities will be available, such as environmental education, plant identification, and nature's beauty sessions.