The Lakes

Experience the Outdoors at the Lakes

What's Happening Now? Lake Higgins Pier Closing Temporarily. The Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission are replacing the long-standing fishing pier at Lake Higgins. The existing pier closes at 8:30 pm Sunday, June 23, and is expected to re-open at 7 am Friday, July 5. Please call Lake Higgins for more information.
Wednesdays in May	June 29	June 4-8

The City of Greensboro provides a variety of recreational activities for the public at our three water supply reservoirs. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins and Lake Townsend offer many traditional outdoor activities. For anglers, the lakes are stocked with largemouth bass, Bodie bass (hybrid), crappie, catfish and sunfish. Rowboats are available on a rental basis for year-round enjoyment. Kayaks, canoes and sailboats can be rented seasonally. We offer annual permits, as well as fishing and hunting licenses at each lake. Check out our Events and Programs Calendar to see what's happening around the lakes.

Lake Brandt  5945 Lake Brandt Rd. Greensboro, NC 27455  Directions / Hours Phone: 336-373-3741 Fax: 336-282-7354	Lake Higgins  4235 Hamburg Mill Rd. Summerfield, NC 27358  Directions / Hours Phone: 336-373-3739 Fax: 336-643-1378	Lake Townsend  6332 Townsend Rd. Brown Summit, NC 27214  Directions / Hours Phone: 336-373-3694 Fax: 336-373-3696
Features • Fishing • Rowboat, Kayak & Canoe Rentals • 3 Private Boat Launch Ramps • Picnic Tables & Shelter • Outdoor Classroom • Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails • Water Trail • Kayak/Canoe Storage	Features • Fishing • Trout Pond (Nov-March) • Rowboat, Kayak & Canoe Rentals • Private Boat Launch Ramp • Picnic Tables & Shelter • Indoor & Outdoor Classroom • Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails • Kayak/Canoe Storage	Features • Fishing • Rowboats & Pontoon Boat Rental • Private Boat Launch Ramp • Picnic Tables • Indoor Classroom • Sailing • Dry Dock Storage • Proximity to Bryan Park

For more information on the fees and other prices associated with the features of the lakes, please visit our Activity Fee Chart.

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Tell Us What You Think About the Lakes
As part of the Parks and Recreation Department's ongoing efforts to gauge resident feedback, we are conducting a survey to gauge your opinion of facility conditions. Please take a moment to participate in this brief survey to help us be able to better serve you.