Greensboro Parks and Recreation Annual Report 2020-2021

Worked Together for a Better City • Friends Homes Inc. donated six-and-a-half acres of open space to connect the Bicentennial Greenway to the retirement community’s campus and Friendly Avenue. • Developed and grew partnerships between the City of Greensboro, Greensboro Science Center, and Battle of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park to market the Battleground Parks District. • Hosted Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Intracity Visit for 100 business leaders and dignitaries at the newly opened Gateway Gardens Event Center. • Girl Scouts built two canine activity stations at the Country Park dog park. Presented Exceptional Events • Greensboro Sportsplex partnered with the USA Pickleball Association to host a regionally recognized tournament with 58 participants. • Keeley Park hosted two disc golf tournaments. • Garden staff partnered with Greensboro Beautiful to create virtual garden events, including musical entertainment, informational speakers, and links to local artists were provided.

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