Albemarle Parks and Recreation

Albemarle Parks and Recreation This is the official page for the City of Albemarle Parks & Recreation department.

05/26/2026

Tuesday(5/26)
Rock Creek Pool will be open 12n-5pm.
Chuck Morehead Pool will be closed.

05/26/2026

Here's a sneak peek at America 250 NC Stanly County's Lights of Liberty Drone Show! The big night is Friday, June 5, at City Lake Park. The show begins at 9 p.m., right after Food Truck Friday. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! Learn more at https://stanlycountyamerica250.org/lights-of-liberty-show

05/23/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tonight’s game has been postponed due to inclement weather. Our home opener has been moved to Sunday the 24th at 6 PM.

05/23/2026

All soccer games scheduled for 5/23 will be rescheduled for 5/30 at the same times.

Great news! Rock Creek Pool and Chuck Morehead Pool will open for the season on Saturday, May 23 at 11am.Admission is $5...
05/20/2026

Great news! Rock Creek Pool and Chuck Morehead Pool will open for the season on Saturday, May 23 at 11am.

Admission is $5 per person.

Check out our upcoming Summer Senior Day Trips:Tuesday, May 19th: Billy Graham Library Tuesday, June 30th: Foxfire Bow...
05/12/2026

Check out our upcoming Summer Senior Day Trips:
Tuesday, May 19th: Billy Graham Library
Tuesday, June 30th: Foxfire Bowling
Tuesday, July 28th: Kannapolis Cannonballers Baseball

Past day trips for seniors have included: Winston Salem Ghost Tour, Danville Casino in Virginia, Wake Forest vs UNC Football Game, Tanglewood Holiday Light Show, Narroway Productions in Fort Mill, Albemarle History Tour, and more! Register for these and other programs on Rec Desk: https://albemarle.recdesk.com/Community/Program

The Albemarle Parks and Recreation Department was proud to once again support Senior Spirit Day.This event, hosted at th...
05/06/2026

The Albemarle Parks and Recreation Department was proud to once again support Senior Spirit Day.

This event, hosted at the E.E. Waddell Center, features health screenings and information from local agencies about valuable resources available to seniors in Stanly County and the surrounding areas.

Senior Spirit Day is sponsored by the Stanly County Senior Services Department in partnership with Albemarle Parks and Recreation and the Stanly County Arts Council.

Spread the word! Food Truck Friday is this Friday, May 1, from 5:30–9 p.m. at City Lake Park in Albemarle. Enjoy FREE li...
04/30/2026

Spread the word! Food Truck Friday is this Friday, May 1, from 5:30–9 p.m. at City Lake Park in Albemarle. Enjoy FREE live music from Chris Taylor & The Rumor and a full lineup of food trucks.

Food trucks participating for this event:
4 Sisters Sugar Co.
Big Poppa J’s
Blooms and Brews
Carolina Smokehouse
Fat Backs Soul Food & BBQ
Fun Times Funnel Cakes
Happy Eatz
Higgins & Son Barbecue
Make “Mia” Cake
Pride Catering
Snobiz
SpudWings
The Tacoverse
Thai Smile
Uwharrie Brewing
WAB #13

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! Don’t forget a lawn chair or blanket for a night of great food and music.

Thanks to our sponsors Uwharrie Bank, Visit Stanly County, and Tillery Compassionate Care. Learn more: www.albemarlenc.gov/foodtruckfriday

Don’t miss Food Truck Friday, this Friday, May 1, from 5:30–9 p.m. at City Lake Park in Albemarle. Enjoy FREE live music...
04/29/2026

Don’t miss Food Truck Friday, this Friday, May 1, from 5:30–9 p.m. at City Lake Park in Albemarle. Enjoy FREE live music from Chris Taylor & The Rumor and a full lineup of food trucks.

Food trucks participating for this event:

4 Sisters Sugar Co.
Big Poppa J’s
Blooms and Brews
Carolina Smokehouse
Fat Backs Soul Food & BBQ
Fun Times Funnel Cakes
Happy Eatz
Higgins & Son Barbecue
Make “Mia” Cake
Pride Catering
Snobiz
SpudWings
The Tacoverse
Thai Smile
Uwharrie Brewing
WAB #13

Last month we loved seeing the crowd out enjoying the beautiful evening and rocking out to The Tonez especially everyone showing off their dance moves! We’re excited to bring that fun back again this Friday, May 1.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! Don’t forget a lawn chair or blanket for a night of great food and music.

Thanks to our sponsors Uwharrie Bank, Visit Stanly County, and Tillery Compassionate Care. Learn more: www.albemarlenc.gov/foodtruckfriday

Thursdays at The Station will run every Thursday in May and June at Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market 7:30-9pm. There i...
04/22/2026

Thursdays at The Station will run every Thursday in May and June at Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market 7:30-9pm. There is no admission. Soda, water, and popcorn will be available for $1 each (all proceeds go to the bands). Check out our lineup for 2026

⛺️Outdoor Challenge Program 🌞Registrations are OPEN! We're looking forward to a summer full of activities! Here is our s...
04/21/2026

⛺️Outdoor Challenge Program 🌞Registrations are OPEN! We're looking forward to a summer full of activities!

Here is our schedule for the summer!

June 1-4 Young Explorers Session 1 ☀️
June 15-19 Boys Week with Camping at Lake Norman State Park 🏕️
June 22-26 Girls Week with Camping at Hanging Rock State Park 🏕️
July 6-9 Young Explorers Session 2 ☀️
July 14 Discovery Place Science in Charlotte 🥼🧪
July 15 Canoeing Day Trip at Morrow Mountain/Uwharrie River 🛶
July 16 Greensboro Science Center Day Trip 🦈
July 21-22 Boys Nantahala Camping Trip with Whitewater Rafting⛺️ 🌊
July 28-29 Girls Nantahala Camping Trip with Whitewater Rafting 🌊⛺️

Registrations for these programs can done online at this link https://albemarle.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=7

Address

1816 E Main Street
Albemarle, NC
28001

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.albemarlenc.gov/our-city/social-media-policy

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