Discover Greensboro Magazine 2021

Discover GREENSBORO YOUR GUIDE TO GREENSBORO PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER 2021

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The Country Park Loop Paved and roughly one mile long, this one-way, one-lane road open to cars, bikes, in-line skaters and pedestrians.

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The Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway (A&Y) Greensboro’s only current Rail Trail! The paved trail is open to bicyclists and pedestrians and allows you to catch a glimpse of nature while reaching urban destinations. It’s about a mile to Jaycee Park and just over two to the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.

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Discover GREENSBORO Discover Greensboro is your guide to all things Greensboro Parks and Recreation! The guide will be produced three times a year, January- May, June-August, and September-December. Discover Greensboro is available in print and online at www.gsoparksandrec.com. You can find a complete listing of all our facilities including, but not limited to, recreation centers, athletic fields, trails, neighborhood parks, and more on our website.

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To register online for programs and activities please go to www.greensboro-nc.gov/login.

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gsoparksandrec@greensboro- nc.gov

336-373-CITY

Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department believes in the value of inclusive recreation opportunities for all residents regardless of their ability. The Department makes every effort to ensure inclusive opportunities in all program services including parks, facilities, programs, special events, and classes. For questions about Inclusion Support Services, please contact 336-373-2626 or air@greensboro-nc.gov.

Donations can be made to the Friends of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Foundation. For more information, please contact 336-373-2964.

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Contents Welcome ................................................................ 2 Summer Camps..................................................... 5 Pools .......................................................................7 “Fun For The Litte One”........................................ 8 Events ................................................................... 9 Groups & Activities: Teens ................................. 11 Programs .............................................................13 Parks Passport ...................................................15 “Lets Get Fit” ..................................................... 20 Sports ...................................................................21 Outdoor Adventures ........................................... 23 “Get Your Game On”........................................... 26 Indoor Facilities...................................................27 Outdoor Facilities ............................................... 29 Trails ....................................................................31

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Summer Camps

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PICK YOUR Summertime ADVENTURE We have a summer camp for every kid! Here’s the scoop on all our convenient, afordable camp options for kids ages 5-18. Camp registration begins March 1, 2021 at www.greensboro-nc. gov/summercamp.

SUMMER JOBS Jobs available for camp counselors, inclusion counselors, lifeguards, pool techs, pool managers, playground counselors, and more.

To learn more and apply, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/jobs

ALL STAR SPORTS SUMMER DAY CAMP 6-12 years | M-F | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm $$S$ If your grade-schooler needs an outlet for their endless energy, they belong at the All Stars Sports Camp at the Greensboro Sportsplex. Kids will try a variety of sports and games at this day camp. Every morning will feature athletic-skills-building activities. After lunch, they’ll dive into their favorite camp games, like dodge ball and capture the fag.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS Camps will have a reduced number of campers and follow safety protocols to keep staf and campers healthy all summer. Due to smaller numbers, camp slots are likely to fll up quickly. Caregivers are encouraged to register now to secure a spot. To learn more about our safety protocols and procedures please visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/sum mer. Individuals camp may also have additional protocols based on the nature of the individual camp’s needs.

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RECREATION CENTER DAY CAMP 5-12 years | M-F | 7:30 am to 6 pm $$$ If your family needs afordability and convenience, you can’t beat the recreation center day camp. We ofer camps at nine centers citywide, early-morning drop-of hours, and free lunch and breakfast for kids for just $85 per week. Fee assistance for families with fnancial need is also available. Kids, ages 5 to 12, in these camps also get special sessions from professionals across the department. They’ll learn camp songs, explore the gardens, learn how to golf, and perfect their cannon balls alongside experienced staf. “All our staf are teachers or work in some atmosphere with kids. It’s not just college kids. It’s people with experience,” said Warnersville summer camp director Laronica Vance. CAMP JOY 5+ years | M-F | 9 am to 3 pm $$ If you have a family member 5 years old or older with a disability, Camp Joy is a great way to get an inclusive summer camp experience. Camp Joy, located at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, has arts and crafts, fshing, daily swimming, and a camp talent show. There are special weeks for campers with developmental disabilities and visual and hearing impairments, but this camp is open for individuals of any ability. Fee assistance is available. * Families should take note: All summer camps can ofer adaptions for children who need an accommodation. Make sure to request inclusion services when you register so the department can better serve you. SUMMER STAY CAMP KITS 5-12 years | Pick up Physical Kit | Weekly Zoom Meeting $ Looking for the summer camp experience without going to camp? Look no further than Summer Stay Camp! Each week a new take home kit will be provided with fun activities including wellness education, age appropriate developmental activities, and creative play. All this with weekly Zoom meetings to interact with others. Physical kits with all materials included are $20. You can also get a digital without materials for $5. “This summer is the second year we will be providing the Summer Stay Camp opportunity for campers,” said Chamreece Diggs who oversees Summer Stay Camp. “We are excited to again provide a fun and educational opportunity for campers who feel more comfortable at home this summer.” ENERGY AT THE PARK 5-15 years | M-Th | 10 am to 2 pm FREE Don’t let the summer boredom set in. ENERGY at the Park provides free, supervised activities – and lunch – at fve neighborhood playgrounds. Sessions run June 21 until August 5. Sign up your 5 to 15-year-old up on-site at Hampton, Heath, Maywood, Sussman Street or Woodmere parks

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Pools

- capacities, and follow safety protocols to keep staf and residents healthy all summer. Hours may vary for cleaning protocols. Please visit www.greens bor-nc.gov/pools for the latest updates. Hours: 1-5 pm fve days a week (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) Free admission Thursdays WARNERSVILLE POOL 601 Doak St. Hours: 1-5 pm six days a week (closed on Tuesdays) Free admission Wednesdays LINDLEY POOL 2914 Springwood Dr. Hours: 1-5 pm six days a week (closed on Mondays) BARBER PARK SPRAYGROUND 1500 Barber Park Dr. KEELEY PARK SPRAYGROUND 4110 Keeley Rd. COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS Pools and spraygrounds will have reduced City outdoor pools and spraygrounds will open in Summer 2021. Admission for pools are $1 for kids and $2 for adults, except for days when children are free. Spraygrounds are free admission. WINDSOR POOL 1601 E. Gate City Blvd.

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FUN FOR THE Litle One

The department’s frst youth program specialist, Shelli Scott, developed a full range of new programs for the youngest kids, newborns to fve-year-olds. “It’s an age group that there are lot of cool things that can be done for them,” said Michelle Gill-Mofat, Parks and Recreation’s superintendent of youth services. Parks and Recreation’s recently adopted master plan, Plan2Play, found that there was a dearth of oferings specifcally designed for babies and toddlers. Plan2Play’s also pinpointed a need for STEAM education and a local interest nature activities. Residents said they wanted to “get out and connect with nature.” This summer’s activities include child-friendly hikes, craft classes at regional parks around the city, story and craft time at Gateway Gardens, outdoor yoga class, and creek exploration. See the program guide listing on page 17 for full program details.

GET OUT AND CONNECT WITH NATURE! There is nothing as limitless as the energy of a young child. It’s exhausting. Caregivers must have equal amounts of creativity to fnd new and exciting ways to expend it. No worries – Greensboro Parks and Recreation has a solution for that.

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Events

Events are free unless otherwise noted. $5 FOOTGOLF FRIDAY– ADULT’S ONLY Grab your friends and schedule your tee time today to play the newest game to hit the course, footgolf! Open to all levels. Gillespie Golf Course | 21+ | June 25, July 23, August 27 $ MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Family movie night under the stars at Barber Park. Barber Park Amphitheatre | All ages | June 19, July 17, August 21 FREE JUNETEENTH Creative Greensboro, the Department of Libraries and Museum, and Parks and Recreation will host a day of virtual Juneteenth activities in celebration and remembrance via Facebook Lives, videos, and Zoom calls. Virtual | All ages | June 19 FREE GREEN HILL CEMETERY BOTANICAL WALKING TOUR AND SEEDLING SALE 11 am - 1 pm 2021 Cemetery Seedlings Sale. 2 to 4 pm Botanical walking tours of Green Hill Cemetery, lead by a professional Botanist. Each tour is limited to 6 people. Registration required. To register, e-mail foghc2@gmail. com. Green Hill Cemetery | All ages | May 1 and May 2 $ “THE PLANTS & THE PLANTED” - A HISTORICAL TOUR OF GREEN HILL CEMETERY Casually led by a volunteer, stroll through Green Hill Cemetery to learn about a handful of persons, monuments, and plants. Reservations are not required. Green Hill Cemetery | All ages May 8, 11 am -12 pm and May 9, 2-4 pm $

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ADULT RECESS Leave the kids at home! Attention all grown ups! Adult Recess is back, and this time we are introducing Adult Recess: Backyard Edition. This is a free, nostalgia-fueled romp -- exclusively for people 21 and older -- at the Jaycee Park Athletic Fields on July 9, 2021 at 6 pm. (July 16, 2021 rain date) Get ready to challenge new and old friends to classic playground games, including cornhole, four square, hopscotch, and our new favorite backyard game, bucket ball. A DJ will be playing music from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. As always, dance-ofs are welcomed and encouraged. Beer and hot food from local vendors will be for sale. Visitors are encouraged to take public transportation or a ride-share to this event.

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Summer Teen Groups & Activities FIND YOUR SUMMER SQUAD Looking for a way to keep your tweens and teens busy and engaged through the long summer vacation? Check out our volunteer and service learning opportunities. SERVICE LEARNING Rising sophomores and older | M-F $$S www.greensboro-nc.gov/GYC build new relationships, and learn how to be leaders who serve their community.

The 59-year-old organization ofers teens a wide range of volunteer opportunities, including running events like Ghoulash, an annual Halloween festival, and Santa’s Workshop, a toy drive that delivers free items to families in need. GYC members are required to do a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer work per school year. They earn hours by volunteering at events, working in the GYC ofces, or attending training sessions on topics like time management and resume writing. “Joining GYC was an amazing opportunity that was presented to me in my junior year of high school when 11

Looking for a resume-builder for your teen? Try one of the service-learning programs. Greensboro Youth Council Service Learning Camp ofers two sessions in which high-schoolers can explore the topics of poverty and diversity while earning service learning hours. Registration begins March 1. GREENSBORO YOUTH COUNCIL (GYC) High school freshmen and older $$ www.greensboro-nc.gov/GYC GYC is a place where teens break out of their shells,

Caling Al Teens! Stay busy this summer while volunteering at one of our playgrounds, pools, or certain summer day camps. Get hands on experience in a real world environment with a one week commitment. Teens can view and select a week long volunteer experience at www. greensboronc.gov/teens

I didn’t know what to do to get the rest of my hours. GYC isn’t like a regular volunteering opportunity where you check in and check out without gaining any skills of experience” said Viviane Oyinwola, a former GYC member. “GYC gives you the opportunity to learn how to work hard within a group, become a leader, and carry out your responsibilities with the support of your peers and advisors.” It’s also a way for teens to meet students from across the city – and break out of the social scene at their school. GYC will welcome new members beginning in August 2021. Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications from exceptional high school students who are ready to explore important issues in the Greensboro community while taking part in a service learning project. YLG is an immersive leadership experience held annually September through April. A group of 30 or fewer students are picked for a program designed by past participants. It includes full day sessions with class visits to businesses and nonproft organizations to meet experts and infuencers on local issues and hot topics facing the community. It’s a chance for them understand how Greensboro works so they can become better advocates and problem- solvers, build their resumes with real-world leadership experience, and meet other driven teens. “It was a great opportunity to meet a lot of kids around the city who are doing great things,” said Cameron Blizard, 18, an YLG graduate. YOUTH LEADERSHIP GREENSBORO (YLG) High school sophmores and older. Accepting applications starting June 1 at www.greensboro-nc.gov/ylg $$$

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WE BUILD Leaders It’s an impressive group of teens. Committed volunteers. Aspiring professionals. Soon-to-be valedictorians. Kids with strong world views and post-high school plans. Teens become adults at Greensboro Parks and Recreation’s long-running Greensboro Youth Council and Youth Leadership Greensboro. Both ofer high schoolers a chance to earn service learning hours.

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AGELESS PILATES MAT CLASS A safe and gentle approach for improving spinal posture, joint support, mental awareness, functional activity, and building confdence in one’s body no Programs matter your age. Smith Active Adult Center, Trotter Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7571 AHOY BOOT CAMP (ADDING HEALTH TO OUR YEARS) LOW IMPACT AEROBICS This class has intervals of cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. Smith Active Adult Center, Trotter Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7571 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE CLASS Features movements for improving balance, fexibility, and range of motion and can be performed both standing and sitting in a chair. Smith Active Adult Center, Trotter Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7571 BASKETBALL SHOOTING Call to serve your spot today! Singles play only with one person per hoop. FREE Trotter Active Adult Center 50+ | Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 FREE FREE

ACTIVE ADULT

No Cost $1 - 25 $26 - 50 $51 - 75 $75 + PRICE GUIDE FREE $ $$ $$$ $$$$

Programs for adults 50 years old and better. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/ActiveAdults or 336-373-7571. BOOK FOR LUNCH BOOK CLUB LINE DANCING Fun way of Read a book, grab your lunch, and exercising and learning all of the get ready to discuss! latest line dances. Virtual via Zoom Virtual via Zoom 50+ | Friday 11:15 am-noon 50+ | Second Friday of the month 336-373-7564 12-1 pm 336-373-7564 FREE FREE

SAIL BALANCE CLASS (Staying Active and Independent for Life) This class will increase strength and balance and help reduce the chance

CARDIO SCULPT Class is designed to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance by using high intensity aerobic moves followed by easy

of falling.

Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | Monday & Wednesday

recovery moves.

Smith Active Adult Center

9:15-10 am 336-373-7571

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55+ | weekly 336-373-7571

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SQUARE DANCE Great aerobic workout that is also low impact. Lindley Recreation Center 50+ | Thursdays, 7 pm, June-August

CHAIR YOGA This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting in a

chair.

Smith Active Adult Center, Trotter

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Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly

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Call to serve your

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336-373-7571

spot today! Singles play only. Trotter and Smith Active Adult Centers 50+ | Mondays, 10 am to noon at Trotter | Mondays, 1-3 pm at Smith Trotter: 336-373-7564

INDOOR PICKLEBALL Call to serve your spot today! Trotter Active Adult Center 50+ | Tuesdays and Thursdays

Smith: 336-373-2927

FREE

beginning March 16 336-373-2927

am to 12 noon 336-373-2927

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TAI CHI for Arthritis and Fall Prevention This class ofers arthritis

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relief and better balance through slow, gentle movement. Virtual via Zoom 50+ | Monday 12-12:45 pm and Thursday 12-12:45 pm 336-373-7571 TAIROGA This class ofers a Tai Chi warm-up, moderate aerobics, and a yoga cool-down. FREE YOGA ON THE MAT This traditional yoga class is practiced on a mat on the foor. Smith Active Adult Center, Trotter Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7571 FREE CAMP JOY Camp Joy is an inclusive camp for ages 5 and up of all abilities. The camp is a program of the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department, provided through the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) section. Hagan-Stone Park 5+ | June 21 to August 6 336-373-2626 $$$ iCANSWIM Teaching people with Trotter Active Adult Center 50+ | weekly 336-373-7571 FREE

Programs

disabilities to swim is not only a good idea, it’s essential! Creating an efective swimming program for people with disabilities takes a patient understanding of each swimmer as well as a well-thought-out plan for how the lessons can be adapted to each swimmer. The swim camp is designed to teach the swimmers water safety and how to swim. Greensboro Aquatic Center INCLUSION SERVICES Provide opportunities for inclusion that reduce physical, programmatic, and attitudinal barriers. In addition to providing support to all recreational activities, we act as a resource to the community in areas such as advocacy, disability awareness, and disability training. Various Locations All Ages | Ongoing 336-373-2626 FREE 8+ June 14-18 336-373-2626 FREE

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2021 PASSPORT To Fun

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locations citywide. You have all year to make the rounds – so go ahead and wait for a terrifc, sunny day to go exploring. When you visit each location, search for the Parks Passport sign. Each sign will have a special word that you can use to fll in a phrase on the passport. “When you’ve visited all the locations, the passport will create a Parks and Recreation poem,” McCray said. When the Parks Passport is complete, mail in or drop your passport of at Parks and Recreation to receive a free Parks and Recreation swag item. One participant will win a random drawing in January 2022 for a prize pack worth $200. For more details and other Parks and Recreation contests, games, and sweepstakes, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/ contest.

No need to travel very far to have an outdoor adventure! E njoy the great outdoors – and collect some cool prizes -- with Greensboro’s Parks Passport! Pick up your 2021 Parks Passport at Parks and Recreation headquarters, 301 S. Greene St., Ste. 300, or download it at www.greensboro-nc.gov/ contest. English and Spanish language versions are available. Then grab your sneakers and get going. “Greensboro Parks and Recreation has a lot to ofer. The Parks Passport will help folks fnd great, sometimes underappreciated spaces throughout our diverse parks system,” said Parks and Recreation Director Nasha McCray. “We know lots of people are holding of on travel this past year. Here’s a safe and inexpensive way to travel around our own community.” The Parks Passport highlights 20 great Want to Play?

Get your 2021 Parks Passport beginning on January 20, 2021 at Parks and Recreation, 301 S. Greene St., Ste. 300, or download it at www.greensboro-nc.gov/ contest.

English and Spanish language versions are available.

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BOOKS IN THE GARDENS Children 0-5 and their caregivers, join us at Gateway Gardens for story and craft time, in partnership with Ready for School, Ready for Life. Take home a FREE book at the end of each session. Gateway Gardens 0-5 years; Wednesdays, 10 am, July 336-373-7757 DRILL TEAM Training, tutoring, and activities for youth in controlling behavioral patterns through discipline cultivated in military oriented principles. Programs FREE Windsor Recreation Center 5-17 years | Thursdays, 6 pm 336-373-5854 FREE GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC Teaching young women the fundamentals of basketball through interactive play. Windsor Recreation Center 5-17 years | Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 pm, July-August FREE 336-373-2922 GROWING UP WILD 2-5 year olds are welcome to join in on fun and WILD activities. Dress for mess! Each session will include exploration, crafts, and more. Books in the Garden Various locations 2-5 years | 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesdays, 4 pm, May and August 336-373-7757 FREE KANGAROO HIKES Babies and caregivers can enjoy a nice morning together, while making connections with other families and discovering Greensboro and Guilford County’s trail system.

YOUTH

Programs for kids and teens. More details: www.gsoparksandrec.com.

START SMART BASEBALL Start Smart participants will develop proper motor skills without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt that will allow them to enjoy and succeed in their youth sports future! An adult is required to participate with the child. Various locations 3-5 years | 6-week sessions, begins in April 2021 336-373-3272 $$ STREAM SPLASHERS 3-6 year olds are welcome to join in on some gentle creek exploration. As we’ll be in a wild creek, this is a 1 adult per child event. Various locations 3-6 years | 3rd Tuesdays, 4 pm, May-August 336-373-7757 $ TEEN BASKETBALL CLINIC Want to learn the basic skills of basketball? We will focus on improving basketball skills such as

Various locations 0-2 years | 1st Wednesdays, 2 pm, May-August 336-373-7757 FREE LIL’ YOGIS 3-6 year olds are welcome to join in this fun and active yoga class, taking place under an outdoor covered pavilion. Caregivers may bring a lawn-chair and watch from a distance. Grifn Recreation Center 3-6 years | Tuesdays, 10 am, May- August 336-373-7757 $ PAINTING IN THE PARK 2-10 year olds come paint a canvas! We’ll supply a template and you can be as creative as you’d like. Dress for mess! Hester Park 2-10 years | 3rd Tuesdays, 4 pm, May-August 336-373-7757 $

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YOUTH PICKLEBALL CLINICS Learn the fundamentals of the new and growing sport called Pickleball. Clinics will provide skill development for participants. Each participant will receive their own Pickleball paddle Smith Pickleball Courts 10-18 years | Mondays, 6 pm, June 336-373-7617 $

Disc Golf. Clinics will provide skill development for participants. Each participant will receive their own disc to use during clinic and to practice with at home. Keely Park 10-18 years | July 6, 13, 20, 4 pm 336-373-7617 $ YOUTH FOOTGOLF CLINICS Learn the fundamentals of the new and growing sport called Footgolf. Clinics will provide skill development for participants. Each participant will receive their own soccer ball. Gillespie Golf Course 10-18 years | June 14-16 and July 12-14 336-373-7617 $ YOUTH GOLF CLINICS Learn the fundamentals of Golf. Clinics will provide skill development for participants. Each participant will receive essential golf accessories to use during clinics and to practice at home. Gillespie Golf Course 10-18 years | Tuesdays, 9 am, July 336-373-7617 $

shooting, ball handling, passing and defense. Warnersville Recreation Center 13-17 years | Thursdays, 6:30 pm, July 336-373-5871 TIE DYE FOR 4TH OF JULY All ages are invited to this fun tie dye event and pool party (dependent on pools opening or remaining closed). $$ YOGA KIDS 7-10 year olds are welcome to join in this active intro yoga class, taking place under an outdoor covered pavilion. Parents may bring a lawn-chair and watch from a distance. Country Park 7-10 years | Thursdays, 3pm, May-August 336-373-7757 $ YOUTH BASEBALL Designed to create a positive environment for youth by emphasizing each individual’s right to participate, good sportsmanship, promoting skill development, and ftness and well-being. Various Locations 5-13 years | Fall 2021 336-373-2955 $$ YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC Want to learn the basic skills of basketball? We will focus on improving basketball skills such as shooting, ball handling, passing and defense. Warnersville Recreation Center 8-12 years | Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, July 336-373-5871 $$ YOUTH DISC GOLF CLINICS Learn the fundamentals of Lindley Park Pool All ages | July 1, 3 pm 336-373-7757 $

MIKEY ON THE MOVE Keep an eye on our Facebook page for a new video series with Mikey, our Environmental Educator! He’ll be traveling all over Greensboro for adventure, animals, education, and his famously bad puns! Get ready to learn and laugh! Virtual via Facebook All ages | Summer 2021 www.Facebook.com/GSOParksandRec

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Programs

DELTA H. FENCING Teach youth and adults the sport of Fencing. Participants learn how to Fence in preparation for Fencing Tournaments & personal non- competitive recreation. Glenwood Recreation Center All ages | Fridays, 7 pm 336-373-2929 excellent way for children and adults to learn self-discipline, increase self-awareness, and build self-esteem. Classes stress the enrichment principles of the art of Karate: Concentration, Self Confidence, and Leadership. Lindley Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-457-9152 SQUARE DANCE A fun low impact exercise where western style mainstream and plus square dancing with occasional lines is practiced and performed. Lindley Recreation Center 50+ | Thursdays, 7 pm 336-373-2930 STAMP CLUB A group whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting. Lindley Recreation Center 18+ | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6 pm 336-373-2930 T.O.P.S. (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) T.O.P.S. offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Lindley Recreation Center & Windsor Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-373-2558 $ $$ $ FREE FREE GREENSBORO KARATE INSTITUTE Karate is an

HEALTH, WELLNESS, & HOBBIES Greensboro offers a wide range of wellness programs at recreation and active adult centers. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/RecCenters or www.greensboro-nc.gov/ActiveAdults. No Cost $1 - 25 $26 - 50 $51 - 75 $75 + PRICE GUIDE FREE $ $$ $$$ $$$$

TRI-CITY HUSTLERS LINE DANCING Learn choreographed line dance moves created by a lead dance instructor. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | weekly 336-471-4992 WALK 15 Walk 15 is a low- impact, high-intensity aerobics class that people of all fitness levels can accomplish. Movements are easy to learn and can be modified for various intensity levels. Windsor Recreation Center All ages | Wednesdays, 6:30 pm 336-373-5854 WE DANZ – DANCE CLASSES Youth class covers various types of dance specializing in the styles of Hip Hop, Majorette, Jazz, Pop, FREE FREE

Pom, and more. Glenwood Recreation Center 5-7 years | monthly 336-458-8588 ZUMBA Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Glenwood Recreation Center & Lindley Recreation Center All ages | weekly 336-373-2558 WEDDING PLANNING 101 You said “Yes!”, Now What!? This workshop is designed to help you navigate the wedding planning process. Simkins Meeting Room, Barber Park 18+ | May 13 & July 10 336-373-4679 $$ $ $$

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LET’S GET Fit

Sick of working out at home, but not ready to go inside a gym with strangers? Try out Parks and Recreation’s outdoor exercise centers instead. The department ofers a variety of outdoor equipment at parks small and large across Greensboro. The range from ninja warrior-style obstacle courses to adult-sized monkey bars to more traditional equipment like elliptical and stationary bikes. The equipment is free to use during park hours and is available for teens who are at least 14 years old and adults. Need some advice on how to use these ftness centers for an optimal workout? Some have on-site instructions. You can also check out the Parks and Recreation website, www.greens- boro-nc.gov/ftness, for tutorials. If you are new to exercise, don’t forget to check with your doctors about what kind of ftness regiment is right for you!

Want to Exercise? Henry Street Park , 3113 Henry St. Features bars, benches, and platforms for performing body weight and cardio exercises. Hester Park , 900 Block Ailanthus St. Obstacle course-style ftness area located in the forested area near the intersection of Ailanthus and Betula streets. The course includes agility stations like climbing nets, walls, and bridges. Keeley Park , 4100 Keeley Rd. Outdoor ftness area located on the western side of the park, across the parking lot from the community garden. It has a large variety of bars, platforms, and benches for a wide range of body weight exercises and a stationary bike. Steelman Park , 925 Highland Ave. Features kettle bell-style weights, an elliptical machine, bars and benches for strength training and cardio work- outs. On-site signage provides instruction on using the weights. Sussman Park, 299 Sussmans St. Features bars, benches, and platforms for performing chest, back, arms, abdominal, and leg workouts. Instruc- tions for a range of exercises are provided on site. 20

ADULT 45+ SOFTBALL Register as an individual. Provides people 45 and older the opportunity to participate in a fun, safe and enjoyable physical activity in order to socialize, compete and develop positive relationships.

Sports

Various locations 45+ | Fall 2021 336-373-2946

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ADULT CO-ED & MEN’S MODIFIED SOFTBALL Register as a team. Designed for people 18 and older.

Various locations 18+ | Fall 2021 336-373-2955

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ADULT KICKBALL Designed to provide adults the opportunity to participate in a fun, safe, and enjoyable physical activity in order to socialize, compete, and develop positive relationships.

Various locations 18+ | Fall 2021 336-373-2794

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FOOTGOLF Schedule your tee time today to play the newest game to hit the course, footgolf! Open to all levels. Gillespie Golf Course All ages 336-373-5850 $ GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC Teaching young women the fundamentals of basketball through interactive play. Windsor Recreation Center 5-17 years | Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 pm, July-August 336-373-2922 FREE GOLF Schedule your tee time to play 9- or 18-holes or practice your shot on the driving range. Gillespie Golf Course All ages 336-373-5850 $$

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PICKLEBALL Schedule your time to play Monday through Friday with court times at 9 am, 11 am, and 1 pm. Greensboro Sportsplex All ages 336-373-3272 $ START SMART BASEBALL Start Smart participants will develop proper motor skills without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt that will allow them to enjoy and succeed in their youth sports future! An adult is required to participate with the child. Various locations 3-5 years | 6-week sessions, begins in April 2021 336-373-3272 $$ TEEN BASKETBALL CLINIC Want to learn the basic skills of basketball? We will focus on improving basketball skills such as shooting, ball handling, passing and defense. Warnersville Recreation Center 13-17 years | Thursdays, 6:30 pm, July 336-373-5871 $$ YOUTH BASEBALL Designed to create a positive environment for youth by emphasizing each individual’s right to participate, good sportsmanship, promoting skill development, ftness and well- being. Various Locations 5-13 years | Fall 2021 336-373-2955 $$ YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC Want to learn the basic skills of basketball? We will focus on improving basketball skills such as shooting, ball handling, passing and defense. Warnersville Recreation Center 8-12 years | Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, July 336-373-5871 $$

Keely Park 10-18 years | July 6, 13, 20, 4 pm $ 336-373-7617 YOUTH FOOTGOLF CLINICS Learn the fundamentals of the new and growing sport called Footgolf. Clinics will provide skill development for participants. Each participant will receive their own soccer ball. Gillespie Golf Course 10-18 years | June 14-16 and July 12-14 336-373-7617 $ YOUTH GOLF CLINICS Learn the fundamentals of Golf. Clinics will provide skill development for 22 will provide skill development for participants. Each participant will receive their own disc to use during clinic and to practice with at home. YOUTH DISC GOLF CLINICS Learn the fundamentals of Disc Golf. Clinics

participants. Each participant will receive essential golf accessories to use during clinics and to practice at home. Gillespie Golf Course 10-18 years | Tuesdays, 9 am, July 336-373-7617 $ YOUTH PICKLEBALL CLINICS Learn the fundamentals of the new and growing sport called Pickleball. Clinics will provide skill development for participants. Each participant will receive their own Pickleball paddle Smith Pickleball Courts 10-18 years | Mondays, 6 pm, June $ 336-373-7617

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Outdoor Adventures

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Enjoy the great outdoors at with City lakes programs. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/lakes BOAT RENTALS Rental of solo

levels. Gillespie Golf Course All Ages 336-373-5850

Bicentennial Garden All ages

and tandem kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and sailboats. Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend Ages 9+ restrictions apply $$ BOCCE BALL Bocce, also known as Italian lawn bowling, is one of the most widely played and oldest lawn games in the world. Outdoor bocce court available for play. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ FREE DISC GOLF 18-hole disc golf courses ofer challenging play for participants of all skill levels. Barber Park, Keeley Park All ages FREE FISHING Fish species vary by location. Everyone over the age of 16 needs a NC State fshing license. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend, Country Park, Keeley Park, Hester Park All ages $ FOOTGOLF Schedule your tee time today to play the newest game to hit the course, footgolf! Open to all

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PICKBALL OPEN PLAY Open play pickleball facilities are available and open to the public on a frst- come, frst-served basis. Lake Daniel Park, Smith Community Park All ages FREE PUMP TRACK The mountain biking course features beginner and intermediate tracks of continuous red clay dirt rollers and berms. Keeley Park All ages FREE TENNIS OPEN PLAY Open Play tennis facilities are available and open to the public on a frst-come,

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GOLF 9- or 18-hole golf course, short course, and driving range. Gillespie Golf Course All ages $$ HORSESHOES A lawn game played using horseshoes and two throwing targets set in a lawn. Outdoor horseshoe pits available for play dawn until dusk. Smith Active Adult Center 50+ PEDAL BOATS Solo or tandem pedal boat rentals ofered May to October. Country Park $ All ages PENTAQUE COURT The objective is to score points by having balls closer to the target than your opponent after all balls have been thrown. Equipment not provided at this time. Tanger Family 23 FREE

frst-served basis. Various locations All ages

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SAND VOLLEYBALL Just like indoor volleyball, the objective of the game is to send the ball over the net and to ground on the opponent’s side of the court. Hester Park, Lake Daniel Park All ages FREE

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SPACE IS LIMITED Call 336-373-2558 to reserve your spot today! AT OUR SPRAYGROUNDS BOOK A PRIVATE PARTY Celebrate at Keeley Park or Barber Park Spraygrounds. Affordable and fun! BOOK A PRIVATE PARTY AT OUR SPRAYGROUNDS l l . l ! SPACE IS LI ITED ll r r !

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Want to play? Cornhole Boards Keeley Park, 4100 Keeley Rd. Horseshoe Pits Hester Park, 3615 Deutzua St. Pentanque Courts Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, 1105 Hobbs Rd. Park & Garden Hours March to April - 8 am to 7 pm May to August - 8 am to 8 pm

Petanque. The two permanent cornhole boards and score trackers were added to Keeley Park in 2020 as part of the park’s Phase II development. The department has seen a growing interest in the game during its annual Senior Game competition as well as recreational play at the Smith Active Adult Center. The petanque courts, cornhole boards, and horse- shoe pits are available for open play daily during park and garden hours.

When you are considering games you might play at a park, you probably think traditional team sports like basketball, baseball or volley- ball. But Greensboro parks have a lot more options for game play. Competitive types can try out our Hester Park horseshoe pits, the new cornhole boards at Keeley Park, or even our regulation-size petanque courts! Petanque is a French outdoor bowling game that is similar to bocce. The Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden is home to four regu- lation-sized courts – the only such courts in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia when they frst opening in 2019. Carolina Petanque, a petanque club based in the Triad, has participated in the annual Parisian Promenade at the botanical garden since 2008. “Petanque is a game for all ages and can be played at both casual and expert levels while providing a fun, challenging experience for the whole family,” said Gary Jones, of Carolinas

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INDOOR Facilities

Art and music room

Basketball court Bocce

Community garden

Computer lab

Dance studio

Dog park

Fitness centers

Game room

Gymnasium

Horse shoes

Historic exhibit

Barber Park Event Center 1502 Barber Park Dr. Brown Recreation Center 302 E Vandalia Rd. Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center 1700 Orchard St. Craft Recreation Center 3911 Yanceyville St. David & Rachel Caldwell Historical Center 3211 W Cornwallis Dr. Gateway Gardens Visitor Center 2800 E. Gate City Blvd. Glenwood Recreation Center 2010 Coliseum Blvd. Greensboro Cultural Center 200 N. Davie St. Greensboro Sportsplex 2400 16th St. Grifn Recreation Center 5301 Hilltop Rd. Leonard Recreation Center 6324 Ballinger Rd. Lewis Recreation Center 3110 Forest Lawn Dr. Lindley Recreation Center 2907 Springwood Dr. Peeler Recreation Center 1300 Sykes Ave. Simkins Sports Pavilion 1500 Barber Park Dr. Smith Active Adult Center 2401 Fairview St. Trotter Active Adult Center 3906 Betula St. Warnersville Recreation Center 601 Doak St. Windsor Recreation Center 1601 E. Gate City Blvd.

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Indoor soccer feld

Inline roller rink Kitchen

Locker room

Meeting room

Performance space Playground

Pickleball courts

Picnic shelter Pool

Rehearsal space

Skate park

Stage

Tennis courts

Volleyball courts

Walking trails

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OUTDOOR Facilities

Amphitheatre/stage Archery range

Baseball diamond

Basketball court

Bike repair zone

Bird sanctuary

Boat & kayak rentals

Botanical garden

Butterfy garden

Community garden Disc golf

Dog park

Barber Park 1500 Barber Park Dr. Bicentennial Garden 1105 Hobbs Rd. Bog Garden

1101 Hobbs Rd. Center City Park 200 N. Elm St. Country Park 3905 Nathanael Green Dr. Gateway Gardens 2800 E. Gate City Blvd. Greensboro Arboretum 401 Ashland Dr. Hester Park 3615 Deutzia St. Jaycee Park 3802 Jaycee Park Dr. Keeley Park 4100 Keeley Rd. Lake Brandt 5945 Lake Brandt Rd. Lake Higgins* 4235 Hamburg Mill Rd. Lake Townsend 6332 Townsend Rd. Latham Park 905 Cridland Rd. LeBauer Park 208 N. Davie St. Price Park 1420 Price Park Dr. *Adaptive kayak launch available

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Fishing pier

Fitness equipment

Historic exhibit

Mountain bike trails Pedal boats

Pentaque

Playground

Picnic shelter

Public art

Skate park

Soccer felds

Sprayground

Stand-up paddleboard rentals Tennis courts

Volleyball courts

Walking trails

Wedding location

For a complete listing and information on all of our more than 100 neighborhood parks, gardens, and facilities please visit: www.gsoparksandrec.com

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Trails

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Mountains to Sea Trail Greenway

Natural Surface

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Road Bike

Mountain Bike

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Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway

9.3

Bicentennial Greenway

1.87

Downtown Greenway

4.13

Bald Eagle Trail

4.2

Blue Heron Trail

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Copperhead Trail

1.19

Crockett Trail

4.2

King Fisher Trail

3.25

Laurel Bluf Trail

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Nat Greene Trail

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Osprey Trail

4.25

Owls Roost Trail

1.59

Palmetto Trail

2.75

Piedmont Trail

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Reedy Fork Trail

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Townsend Trail

0.7

West House Trail

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Wild Turkey Trail

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Trails BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL Come check out our new Beginner Mountain Bike Trail at Keeley Park. This super fowy half mile loop was designed with beginners in mind. Warm up on the pump track, then hit the trail! 4110 Keeley Rd.

TRAIL SAFETY TIP No matter how well trained your dog is, he needs to be leashed while on all Greensboro trails and greenways. Our park rules and ordinance do not permit animals to run of leash (unless in a designated dog park area). Have concerns while on the trails? Call the Police non- emergency line, 336-373-2222. In case of an emergency, call 911. Use the Rescue Markers to help guide safety personnel to your location. Visit our trails website for more information at greensborotrails.org

Visit www.greensborotrails.org or download Piedmont Discovery app to fnd more trails near you!

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