Alamance Parks & Cedarock Park

09/04/2026

Great news heading into the weekend! ☀🌳

Saxapahaw Island Park has reopened! Reminder that Fall park hours are now in effect, which are 8am-8pm daily through October 31st. We'll see you on the trails! 🌳🌞

09/04/2026

🚧 Upgrades are underway at Cedarock Park! 🚧

We’re excited to see upgrades throughout the park beginning this week! With construction work underway, please excuse the mess and use extra caution around work areas and crews during your visit.

We appreciate your patience as we work to make Cedarock Park even better, and we can’t wait to see you enjoying the finished upgrades! 🌳🛠️

09/01/2026

Due to the heat today (Tuesday, September 1st) the Eli Whitney Community Center gym and fitness room will be closed as well as the Pleasant Grove Community Center gym. The Pleasant Grove Community Center fitness room will be open from 6pm-7:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe and cool out there!

09/01/2026

Beginning September 1st through October 31st our Fall hours are in effect. All parks and paddle access points are open from 8am-8pm. The Cedarock Equestrian Center is open from 8am-7pm.

08/31/2026

Alamance Athletics' Intro to Sports is BACK this Fall!

We are excited to offer two versions of the Intro to Sports program for the Fall season. For participants between the ages of 3-4 years old we will be offering a skills based program. This program will introduce kids to the basic foundation of sports through kicking, throwing, catching, running, chasing and scoring. For participants between the ages of 5-6 years old we will be offering a multisport program. This program will provide beginner skills to sports such as baseball, soccer, football, and basketball. Sports equipment will be provided, all that you have to do is be ready to have fun with your little one as they learn!

These programs will be offered at two locations, so you can pick the one that is most convenient for your family! You will be able to choose from either the Pleasant Grove Community Center or the B. Everett Jordan Elementary Ballfield.

For more information and to register, click "Sign Up" below!

08/27/2026

Registration is now open for the next adventure with Alamance Outdoors, Wildlife Detectives, happening Thursday, October 1st from 6pm-7:30pm! Get ready to step into the shoes of a real wildlife detective. In this hands-on session, young explorers will learn how to identify the amazing animals of the Carolina Piedmont using the clues they leave behind. From tracks and feathers to calls and habitats, kids will discover how every creature has its own “signature” in nature.

Together, we’ll practice spotting patterns, comparing features, and using field guides like real naturalists. Along the way, explorers will uncover how animals survive, how they fit into our local ecosystem, and why protecting their habitats keeps our Carolina Piedmont healthy and full of life.

While this is a free program, registration is required. For more information and to register, click "Sign Up" below!

Get ready to step into the shoes of a real wildlife detective. In this hands-on session, young explorers will learn how to identify the amazing animals of the Carolina Piedmont using the clues they leave behind. From tracks and feathers to calls and habitats, kids will discover how every creature ha...

08/27/2026

There's still time to sign up! This is a great opportunity for families, first responders, sports teams, community members and more to create a team and join in on the fun while supporting LOCAL Special Olympics athletes!

🚨 SEPTEMBER 4 IS THE DEADLINE. DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO PULL! 🚨

THINK YOUR TEAM HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE FIRE TRUCK PULL CHAMPION?

Special Olympics Alamance County is fully funded by donations, and events like this help us provide life-changing opportunities for athletes throughout our community and in our school-based programs.

Now, we need YOU to help us make it happen!

Gather your coworkers, friends, family, gym crew, or teammates and take on the challenge!

Teams of 10 will race to pull a firetruck 25 or 50 feet—and the fastest team takes the title! 🏆
- $500 minimum fundraising requirement per team
-100% of proceeds benefit Special Olympics Alamance County

BUT DON'T WAIT!
🚨TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 4 🚨

Register Here: https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/event/2026-special-olympics-alamance-county-firetruck-pull/e814241

08/24/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 Summer Camp season as many Alamance County schools are welcoming their students back today. We had a blast with campers this year as we offered a few camp options such as Outdoor Adventure Camp, Co-Ed Sports Camp, and Cooking Camp. The Summer included various activities such as hiking, kayaking, meeting birds of prey, archery lessons, an introduction to disc golf, and learning new cooking skills.

We're wishing all of the students and school staff the best of luck on their first day of the new school year! We're already looking forward to even more fun next Summer! 🌳🌞

08/24/2026

CLOSING NOTICE:

Saxapahaw Island Park will be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday, August 26, for scheduled park maintenance. Crews will be on-site conducting debris removal and cleanup from Tropical Storm Chantal.

We anticipate that the maintenance work will take approximately one week; however, the timeline is weather dependent. An update regarding the park’s reopening will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while this necessary work is completed.

08/20/2026

Due to the heat today (Thursday, August 20th) the Eli Whitney Community Center gym and fitness room will be closed as well as the Pleasant Grove Community Center gym. The Pleasant Grove Community Center fitness room will be open from 6pm-7:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe and cool out there today!