Durham Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation The official City of Durham Parks and Recreation page. To learn more about DPR, visit https://dprplaymore.org.

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides opportunities for our community to “Play More: Connecting our whole community to wellness, the outdoors, and lifelong learning. DPR strives to make our programs, services, and facilities accessible for all individuals and families, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ability level. DPR is nationally accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).

Save the Dates 📅🎶Durham Parks & Recreation’s FREE Summer Concert Series kicks off Saturday, June 13!This year, we’re tur...
06/02/2026

Save the Dates 📅🎶

Durham Parks & Recreation’s FREE Summer Concert Series kicks off Saturday, June 13!

This year, we’re turning up the volume with more concerts, more fun, and an incredible lineup of local talent. Shows will rotate between Duke Park and Forest Hills Park all summer long, with a variety of food trucks serving up delicious eats at each event.

Tag who you’re bringing 👇

Looking for something fun (and FREE) to do with the kids this weekend? 👀Sponsored by the Durham Parks Foundation, Party ...
05/29/2026

Looking for something fun (and FREE) to do with the kids this weekend? 👀

Sponsored by the Durham Parks Foundation, Party in YOUR Park is back! Meet us at Orchard Park!

What to Expect:

🏰 Bouncy house
🎨 Face painting
🖍 Arts & crafts
🍿 Free food + popcorn
🎶 Music & games

📍 Orchard Park (1000 S Duke St, Durham, NC)
📅 May 30 | 11AM–1PM

Bring the whole family and make a day of it!

Please note: Street parking is limited.

05/28/2026

New Park. Same Energy. Even more fun!

Sponsored by the Durham Parks Foundation, Party in YOUR Park returns this Saturday, May 30th from 11am-1pm at Orchard Park!

This is the perfect family friendly event for all ages!

Please note: Street parking is limited

Have you picked up a free clear drawstring bag from our recreation centers?We’ve rolled out a clear bag policy to help k...
05/27/2026

Have you picked up a free clear drawstring bag from our recreation centers?

We’ve rolled out a clear bag policy to help keep our recreation centers safe for everyone.

✔️ No bags in the gym during open gym
✔️ Clear bags only in the facility
✔️ Free lockers available at the front desk

Join us at Orchard Park THIS Saturday, May 30, 2026 for the next Party in YOUR Park, where neighbors connect, families p...
05/27/2026

Join us at Orchard Park THIS Saturday, May 30, 2026 for the next Party in YOUR Park, where neighbors connect, families play, and community comes to life.

✨ Free food & popcorn
✨ Live music
✨ Activities for all ages
✨ NEW: Bouncy house, face painting & crafts

📍 Orchard Park | 1000 S Duke St, Durham, NC
📅 May 30 | 11AM–1PM

Come see what makes Durham parks so special.

05/26/2026

We’re bringing the party BACK 🎉

After an amazing kickoff in March, Party in YOUR Park is heading to Orchard Park! We’re bringing the SAME energy plus MORE fun!

🎶 Live DJ
🍔 FREE food + popcorn
🎨 Face painting & arts + crafts
🏀 Rec activities & games
🏰 NEW: Bouncy house for the kids!

📍 Orchard Park
📅 May 30
⏰ 11AM–1PM

This event is FREE for all ages.

Holiday Closure Alert ⚠️: Durham Parks and Recreation’s administrative office, recreation centers, and rental facilities...
05/25/2026

Holiday Closure Alert ⚠️:

Durham Parks and Recreation’s administrative office, recreation centers, and rental facilities will be closed today, Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.

▪ Athletic fields, courts and picnic shelters are available for rent, and City lakes will operate under their regular schedules (Friday-Monday from 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

▪ Edison Johnson, Hillside, and Forest Hills Park spray grounds open for the season in late May.

For information about DPR programs, activities, and events visit the department's webpage www.dprplaymore.org

05/22/2026

Durham’s proposed FY26-27 budget just dropped and includes some changes for DPR, including:
➡️ the closure of Forest Hills Pool and
➡️ ending DPR operations at Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park

At the same time, the proposed budget ✨ continues ✨ investments in parks, trails, accessibility, recreation spaces, events, and future playgrounds and spray grounds across Durham:
💦 new and improved spray ground and playground at Forest Hills Park
🎉 enhancements to special events like Bimbe', Earth Day, and Barktoberfest
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ the highly anticipated R. Kelly Bryant Bridge Trail

We know these updates impact our community, and we’re committed to keeping residents informed throughout the process.

🔗 Visit the Substack link in our bio or visit DurhamNC.gov to learn more.

Address

400 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC
27701

Telephone

+19195604355

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