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).

Good food + a FREE movie + a fall night in the park = your Saturday plans are covered! 🍿Can’t make it this weekend? Save...
09/04/2026

Good food + a FREE movie + a fall night in the park = your Saturday plans are covered! 🍿

Can’t make it this weekend? Save the dates for Beetlejuice on October 3 and Best in Show on November 7!

📅 Saturday, September 5
🎥 Zootopia
📍 Durham Central Park
🎟️ FREE & family-friendly
🪑 Bring your own chair or picnic blanket

No alcohol or smoking permitted.

Holiday Closure Alert ⚠️: DPR’s administrative office and recreation centers will be closed on Monday, September 7, in o...
09/02/2026

Holiday Closure Alert ⚠️:

DPR’s administrative office and recreation centers will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

▪ Athletic fields, courts and picnic shelters are available for rent.

▪ Hillside Pool will be open Monday, September 7 from 1 - 5 p.m

▪ Spray grounds and Lake Michie Park & Marina are closed to all activity, until
further notice, due to low water levels.

For information about DPR programs, activities, and events, call 919-560-4355 during office hours or visit the department's webpage.

🎬🍿 Join us this weekend for a showing of Zootopia!Kick off the fall season with Durham Parks and Recreation at our first...
09/01/2026

🎬🍿 Join us this weekend for a showing of Zootopia!

Kick off the fall season with Durham Parks and Recreation at our first FREE Fall Movies in the Park!

📅 Saturday, September 5 | 7:30PM - 9:30PM
🎥 Zootopia
📍 Durham Central Park
🎟️ FREE & family-friendly

🎬🍿 First up: Zootopia!We’re kicking off our FREE Fall Movies in the Park series with Zootopia on Saturday, September 5 a...
08/29/2026

🎬🍿 First up: Zootopia!

We’re kicking off our FREE Fall Movies in the Park series with Zootopia on Saturday, September 5 at Durham Central Park! 7:30 PM Sharp!

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your crew for a fun night under the stars. ✨ Local food trucks will be on site, so come early, grab a bite and settle in for the movie.

📅 Saturday, September 5
🎥 Zootopia
📍 Durham Central Park
🎟️ FREE & family-friendly

Construction Update for Morreene Road!⬛ Morreene Road Park Tennis Courts are open for daylight play only while the light...
08/28/2026

Construction Update for Morreene Road!

⬛ Morreene Road Park Tennis Courts are open for daylight play only while the light replacement project is ongoing.

⬛ Morreene Road Playground has reopened

⬛ Bathrooms at the park remain closed for the duration of the light replacement project.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

We’re bringing the party to YOUR park one last time this summer! Join Durham Parks & Recreation for the final Party in Y...
08/28/2026

We’re bringing the party to YOUR park one last time this summer!

Join Durham Parks & Recreation for the final Party in YOUR Park of the summer on Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Old Farm Road Park!

Party in YOUR Park brings FREE music, food, recreation, and family fun directly to neighborhood parks across Durham. Think of it as a block party—just with more space to play!

These events give neighbors a chance to come together, have fun close to home, and discover new ways to play with DPR.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Old Farm Road Park
🎟️ FREE

While our free summer concert series may have to come to an end, join us next Saturday, September 5, as we kick off our ...
08/27/2026

While our free summer concert series may have to come to an end, join us next Saturday, September 5, as we kick off our FREE fall film series with a showing of Zootopia(pg).

Same family friendly vibes, food trucks on site, anddddd FREE popcorn!

📍 Durham Central Park
🎬 7:30-9:30PM

Due to a maintenance issue, Hillside Pool will be closed today, Wednesday, August 26.
08/26/2026

Due to a maintenance issue, Hillside Pool will be closed today, Wednesday, August 26.

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ FREE movies under the stars are coming to Durham Central Park this fall! Grab your blankets, law...
08/26/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️

FREE movies under the stars are coming to Durham Central Park this fall! Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people and join Durham Parks and Recreation for Fall Movies in the Park.

🎥 Sept. 5 | Zootopia
👻 Oct. 3 | Beetlejuice
🐶 Nov. 7 | Best in Show

Local food trucks will be on site, so come hungry and make it a family or date night! Movies will begin at 7:30 PM!

📍 Durham Central Park
🎟️ FREE & family-friendly

🚧 West Point on the Eno ClosureBig improvements are coming to West Point on the Eno Park! Beginning in mid-September, th...
08/25/2026

🚧 West Point on the Eno Closure

Big improvements are coming to West Point on the Eno Park! Beginning in mid-September, the park will close for more than 180 days as we make accessibility upgrades to parking and pathways throughout the park.

The Environmental Education Pavilion will remain open, and DPR programs will continue at other locations.

🔗 Read the full blog for closure details, project updates, and what to expect.
https://buff.ly/XSbhqbo

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400 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC
27701

Telephone

+19195604355

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