Discover Greensboro Winter/Spring 2023

WINTER/SPRING 2023

Discover GREENSBORO YOUR GUIDE TO GREENSBORO PARKS AND RECREATION

Chalk Walk Greensboro Arboretum

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Camille's Closet &Theo's Threads Camille's Closet and Theo's Threads is a program of the Greensboro Youth Council. It is dedicated to collecting new and gently worn formal wear, shoes, and accessories to provide them free of charge to middle and high school students who would otherwise be unable to afford them. The formal wear and accessories drive will take place February through March 2023. Pop-up Shop will be held March 30 and 31 at Four Season Town Center. For more information visit our website, www.greensboro-nc.gov/camillescloset.

Donation Guidelines: Formal Wear and Accessories

• Garments must be free of stains, snags, rips, and tears. • All zippers, buttons, and snaps should be in working condition. • Shoes and jewelry must have working straps, buckles, and clasps. • We are particularly in need of plus sized dresses/ gowns, dress shirts, and slacks/pants. • Items donated should be purchased or worn 2018 or later.

Discover GREENSBORO Discover Greensboro is your guide to all things Greensboro Parks and Recreation! The guide is published 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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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 Greensboro Parks Foundation. For more information, please contact 336-373-7601.

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Contents Welcome................................................................. 2 Active Adult Programs. ........................................ 5 Feature: Student Improvement Awards.............. 9 Adaptive & Inclusive Programs. .........................10 Youth Programs. .................................................. 11 Feature: Participatory Budget............................14 Sports Programs .................................................15 Feature: Peeler Community Park....................... 17 Activities...............................................................19 Feature: Volunteers. ........................................... 23 Outdoor Adventure.............................................. 24 Feature: Downtown Greenway ........................... 25 Special Events. .....................................................27 Outdoor Facilities................................................ 29 Indoor Facilities...................................................31 Trails. ................................................................... 33 Feature: Year of the Trail................................... 34

Gateway Gardens

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BOOTCAMP This 30-minute class has intervals of cardio and strength training for a total body workout. Smith Active Adult Center Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30 pm 336-373-7564 BOOKED FOR LUNCH BOOK CLUB Read a book, grab your lunch, and get ready to discuss! The 2022-23 season continues in January. FREE FREE This is a high-energy workout that combines cardio with line dancing. Trotter Active Adult Center Thursdays | 1:30-2:15 pm 336-373-2927 CARDS & GAMES Drop in to play some of your favorite card and board games. Trotter Active Adult Center 3rd Thursday | 2-4 pm 336-373-2927 CARING & SHARING CARD CLUB Looking for some friendly competition? Join us each week at Windsor for some competitive games of Bid Whiz and Pinochle. Windsor Recreation Center Tuesdays | 9 am to 1 pm 336-373-5854 CHAIR YOGA This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting in a chair and open to all levels. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers FREE FREE FREE FREE Smith Active Adult Center 2nd Friday | 12 noon 336-373-7564 CARDIO MIX

ACTIVE ADULTS Programs

AHOY EXERCISE CLASSES

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“Adding Health to Our Years” with these low impact aerobics classes. Brown, Griffin, Leonard, Lewis, and Lindley Recreation Centers; Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Brown: • Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:15 am Griffin: • Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 am Leonard: • Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays | 10:30 am Lewis: • Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays | 9:15 am Lindley: • Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:15 pm Smith: • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays | 9:15 am Trotter: • Mondays & Saturdays | 10:30 am • Wednesdays & Fridays | 11:15 am 336-373-7564 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE CLASS This class helps to improve balance, flexibility, and range of motion. Smith Active Adult Center Wednesdays & Fridays | 9:15-10 am 336-373-7564 FREE

Smith Active Adult Center

Smith: • Tuesdays | 10:30-11:15 am 336-373-7564 Trotter: • Thursdays | 10:30-11:15 am

336-373-2927 CHESS CLUB

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Join Swann Chess Club Coordinator Carlton Cunningham and exercise your mind with an invigorating game. Trotter Active Adult Center 2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 5:30-7:30 pm 336-373-2927 ESPRESSO YOURSELF Join us for a cup of coffee (or two!) and paint the morning away. Griffin Recreation Center April 24 | 9-10:30 am 336-373-2928 FULL BODY AND STRENGTH CLASS This 30-minute class will help increase your muscular strength to improve range of motion and balance using weights and rubber tubing for resistance. FREE FREE

Smith Active Adult Center Tuesdays | 5:30-6 pm 336-373-7564

Programs for adults 50 years old and better. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/ActiveAdults or 336-373-7564.

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reduce the chance of falling. Virtual via Zoom Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:15-10 am 336-373-7564 STAMP CLUB A group whose interests cover stamps and collecting. Lindley Recreation Center 2nd Tuesday | 6-8 pm 336-373-2930 SQUARE DANCING Western style mainstream and square dancing, occasional lines. Lindley Recreation Center Thursdays | 7-9 pm 336-373-2930 TAI CHI This class offers arthritis relief, fall prevention, and better balance through slow, gentle movement. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Smith: • Mondays & Tuesdays | 12:30 pm 336-373-7564 Trotter: • Thursdays | 12:30 pm 336-373-2927 TAIROGA This class offers a Tai Chi warm-up, moderate aerobics, and a yoga cool-down. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Trotter: • Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 pm • Wednesdays | 9:30-10:15 am 336-373-2927 Smith: • Thursdays | 5:30-6:30 pm 336-373-7564 FREE FREE FREE FREE

HOMEMADE RECIPES Active Adults are encouraged to come learn and share new recipes or culinary tricks of the trade. You will get to enjoy a meal prepared by fellow participants. Warnersville Recreation Center Thursdays | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-5871 HULA HOOPING This fun class incorporates dance and fluid movements to strengthen your core and back. Trotter Active Adult Center Saturdays | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm In partnership with nonprofit Organization to Provide Equal Access to Technology, we offer technology classes for adults who do not have access to a computer and need help with basic computer and internet skills. Trotter Active Adult Center Thursdays | 10 am to 12 noon Saturdays | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-2927 LINE DANCING Exercise and learn all of the latest line dances. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Smith: • Mondays | 4:15-5 pm • Fridays | 12:15-1 pm Trotter: • Wednesdays | 1:30-2:15 pm • Thursdays | 6-6:45 pm • Fridays | 10:15-11 am 336-373-7564 SAIL BALANCE CLASS Staying Active and Independent for Life class will increase strength and balance and help FREE $$$ FREE FREE FREE 336-373-2927 SILVER TECH

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Tools and programs for healthy living and weight management with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Windsor and Lindley Recreation Centers Windsor: • Mondays | 6-7 pm 336-373-5845 Lindley: • Tuesdays | 6-7:15 pm 336-373-2930 YOGA ON THE MAT This class is performed on a mat on the floor and uses mindfulness in stretches and postures to improve range of motion, balance, and your overall health. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Trotter: • Mondays | 11:30 am to 12:15 pm • Tuesdays | 4:30-5:15 pm • Wednesdays | 10:30-11:15 am • Thursdays | 11:30 am to 12:15 pm 336-373-2927 Smith: • Tuesdays | 11:30 am to 2:15 pm • Wednesdays | 12:45-1:30 pm • Thursdays | 4:30-5:15 pm 336-373-7564 FREE FREE

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ACTIVE ADULTS Programs

Smith Active Adult Center

Drop-In Programs &Aquatics

AQUA FIT Smith Active Adult Center Tuesdays & Thursdays I 5:45 6:30 pm BASKETBALL Trotter Active Adult Center Wednesdays & Fridays | 12 noon to 1:30 pm Fridays | 5:30-7:30 pm CORNHOLE Smith: • Tuesdays | 1:30-2:30 pm Trotter : • Fridays | 1:30-2:30 pm $$$ FREE FREE

ACTIVE SWIM Smith Active Adult Center • Mondays & Wednesdays Lap Swim: 8:30-10:30 am Open Swim: 2-4:30 pm • Tuesdays & Thursdays Lap Swim: 11 am to 1 pm Open Swim: 2-4:30 pm • Fridays Lap Swim: 9-10:30 am Open Swim: 3-4:30 pm ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUA PROGRAM Smith Active Adult Center Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays I 11-11:45 am $$ $$$

LEARN TO SWIM Smith Active Adult Center Fridays | 1:15-2 pm & 2:15-3 pm TABLE TENNIS Trotter: • Mondays & Wednesdays | 5-7:45 pm Smith: • Tuesdays | 10 am to 12 noon • Fridays | 5-7:45 pm • Saturdays | 10 am to 12:45 pm WATER AEROBICS Smith Active Adult Center Tuesdays & Thursdays I 9-9:45 am & 10-10:45 am $$$ FREE FREE

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Thrill seekers rejoice! Greensboro, High Point, and Guilford County are making it easy for you to find outdoor fun with the Piedmont Discovery mobile phone app. The free app for Android or Apple devices covers all public facilities owned by Gibsonville, Greensboro, Guilford County, High Point, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Stokesdale, and Summerfield, North Carolina. The app lets you explore destinations near you, sort trail information by type of terrain and level of difficulty, and get directions and links for additional information. You can use it to find unique park amenities, like cricket fields or camp grounds, at locations countywide. Download it now at: www.piedmontdiscoveryapp.com Adventure IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!

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FEATURE STORY Programs

Knowa Student WhoOvercame Their Struggles? NominateThem! For more than 60 years, Summit Rotary and Parks and Recreation have honored students who demonstrate personal and academic growth despite obstacles. Know a teen who fits that description? Nominate them for the Student Improvement Award – and you could win, too! The awards honor students who once were headed down the wrong path, but have now changed their lives. It honors students who have overcome obstacles such as a personal tragedy, the divorce of their parents, pregnancy, a disability or sickness, or learning to speak English. Each month a review committee selects two monthly winners to honor at a luncheon at Starmount Country Club. Each winner receives a $100 gift certificate. Their nominators also receive a $50 gift certificate. “We really get the opportunity to read through and hear a lot of awesome stories,” said Britt Huggins, of Parks and Recreation’s Youth Services section. “We can never make a wrong decision because these kids have all done a great job.” Joe Kelly, a long-time Student Improvement Award committee member, said Summit Rotary has a special emphasis on supporting youth through its scholarship and mentoring programs. It has been running these student awards since 1959.

“In almost every case, every student that wins it, this is the first positive reinforcement and recognition that they have ever gotten. These are not your straight ‘A’ students. They are not your typical award winners,” Kelly said. “Some of the stories you hear just tear you up, the things they have to overcome.” Some of the students honored last year were dealing with the loss of family members, having to work to help support their household, struggling with health issues, fighting to get out of gangs, and trying to learn English, all while trying to maintain grades and get along with their peers. Last year Maya Grace Long from Middle College at GTCC and Drew Pais from Northeast Guilford High School were chosen as the overall Students of the Year. Nominate A Student! • Who can be nominated? Middle or high school students. • Who can nominate? Non-family members who have regular access to student, including teachers, coaches, counselors, therapists, or school officials. • How to submit: Fill out the application form at www.greensboro-nc.gov/studentimprovementaward and email it to sia@greensboro-nc.gov. • Deadline: Monthly, December 2022 to April 2023.

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ADAPTIVE GOLF CLINICS Clinics teaching adaptive techniques to individuals with physical disabilities. Golf pros offer instruction to introduce people to the game and get others back into it. Gillespie Golf Course 7+ | Saturdays | 9-10:30 am CHAIR FITNESS This gentle form of fitness is practiced sitting in a chair. Smith Active Adult Center FREE FREE 18+ | Fridays | 10:30-11:15 am CHALLENGER BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING Challenger sports gives children and young adults with disabilities an opportunity to participate in a basketball league and join a cheerleading team. All done in a safe, structured, and team environment. Proehlific Park 10+ | Saturdays | Time TBA COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS Who doesn’t like to take an adventure! We will go out into the community to explore new places and socialize with peers. Come experience new activities and locations. Fees include transportation. Various Locations All ages | Thursdays PGA HOPE A free golf program for all military veterans that provides golf instruction taught by local PGA Professionals. All abilities welcome and encouraged. Gillespie Golf Course 18+ | Fridays | 1-3 pm FIRST TEE CHALLENGER GOLF Golf program designed for individuals with disabilities. Participants will learn adaptive techniques taught by golf professionals. FREE $ $ $

ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE Programs

Lake Higgins Adaptive Kayaking

Programs for individuals with disabilities. More info: www.greensboro-nc.gov/AIR or 336-373-2626.

tennis. Deep River Recreation Center, High Point All Ages | 2nd & last Tuesdays | 11 am to 1 pm WHISK IT WEDNESDAYS An inclusive program that will give young adults the opportunity to learn and enhance their baking skills. This program will encompass kitchen safety, how to follow a recipe, and baking yummy treats! Virtual via Zoom Ages 10+ | Wednesdays | 5:15-6:30 pm ADAPTIVE KAYAKING & PADDLING Head out on the water and learn adaptive paddling techniques. Lake Higgins 13+ | Dates TBA | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm $ $

Gillespie Golf Course 8+ | Dates & Times TBA SATURDAY BOWLING If you enjoy bowling, this once a month program is right up your alley! Adaptive equipment is available if needed. Triad Lanes All Ages | 2nd Saturday | 9:30-11 am BOWLING A weekly program for participants to bowl and socialize. Each participant has the opportunity to bowl two games. Adaptive equipment is available if needed. Triad Lanes 18+ | Tuesdays | 10-11:30 am WHEEL SERVE TENNIS This program is focused on exposing athletes to the sport of wheelchair $ $ FREE

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DRILL TEAM Have you ever wanted to learn what JROTC is all about? Look no further. Join us Thursdays to learn JROTC skills and training, and receive homework help if needed. Windsor Recreation Center Ages 12-18 | Thursdays | 6-8 pm 336-373-5845 FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH HANG Grab your friends and come hang out at Windsor for a night full of games, art and crafts, music, and snacks. Windsor Recreation Center Ages 6-14 | 2nd Friday | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-373-5845 FUSION DANCE EXPERIENCE Learn traditional and contemporary African-Caribbean dance with Zodwa Dance Company. Classes are family friendly. Peeler Recreation Center All Ages | Wednesdays | 6:30-8 pm 336-373-5877 GAME ZONE Enjoy video games, table tennis, arcade and board games, and hanging out with your friends. Peeler Recreation Center Ages 5-18 | Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays | 4-7 pm 336-373-5877 GLOW IN THE DARK DODGEBALL Individuals and teams are welcome to participate in this high energy game. The first half of the event will be round robin play followed by a single game elimination tournament. Winning team gets free T-shirts! Leonard Recreation Center Teens: March 9 | Adults: March 23 | FREE FREE $ FREE FREE

GREENSBORO CHESS CLUB We welcome people of all ages to come gather regularly to play and study chess on a social and competitive level. Lewis Recreation Center All Ages | Wednesdays | 6-9 pm

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YOUTH Programs

ABRAKADOODLE Abrakadoodle offers art education classes to children from 20 months to 12 years. The Abrakadoodle curriculum is designed to extend the child’s creative abilities and build skills in fine motor, language, art appreciation, cognition, and other areas. Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 20 months-12 | Thursdays & Saturdays | 10-11 am 336-373-2929 AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM Our program provides parents with an affordable, safe, and fun option for childcare during the school year. Children ages 5-12 are allowed time to complete homework, socialize, and play. Recreation Centers Ages 5-12 | Weekdays | 2-6 pm BLOCKS TRACK AND FIELD This 5-week entry level track and field program teaches the fundamental mechanics and techniques of track and field. Various Recreation Centers Ages 5-12 | Wednesdays & Fridays beginning April 19 | 5:30-7 pm CANVAS AND CUPCAKES What better way is there to spend a Friday than painting and having dessert? Kids ages 5-14 are invited to this 3-week session to learn to paint, draw, and create! Leonard Recreation Center Ages 5-12 | January 20, February 17, March 17 | 6:30-8 pm $$$ $$ FREE $

336-373-3330 GREENSBORO YOUTH COUNCIL INSTITUTE

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Workshops are free and open to all high school and teen home school students in Guilford County. Past topics included managing stress, gardening, persuasive public speaking, and problem solving. Visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/gyc for Spring 2023 topics. Gateway Gardens Visitor Center Ages 14-18 | January 24, February 7, March 14, April 18 | 6-7 pm 336-373-2738 KIDS NIGHT OUT Have we got a fun Friday night planned for your kids! Drop them off for an evening of games, crafts, dinner, and a movie. Register online. Griffin Recreation Center Ages 5-12 | January 6, February 3, March 3, April 14, May 5 | 6-9 pm 336-373-2928 IVY GARDEN CLUB Get hands-on experiences, gain education on topics of interest through informative workshops and presentations, and foster healthy living and eating through quick cooking demonstrations, recipe sharing, and more. Brown Recreation Center All Ages | 1st & 3rd Mondays | 6-7 pm 336-373-2920 $ FREE

6:30-8:30 pm 336-279-4889

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Programs for children and teens. Registration may be required. For more info visit www.gsoparksandrec.com

Xperience @ Caldcleugh

JUGAR Y CANTAR Un grupo de juego para niños de habla hispana y sus cuidadores para crear una comunidad donde la cultura se pueda celebrar a través de canciones, historias y juegos. Lindley Recreation Center Ages 0-5 | Jueves | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-2930 LEGACY OF HOPE A safe space for young women to learn about resources to prevent succumbing to gang and criminal activity, delinquency in school, and low self-esteem. Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 13-16 | Last Saturday | 12 noon to 4 pm 336-373-2929 LEGO BUILDERS CLUB Come join the coolest club in town, LEGO Builders Club! This is an opportunity for creativity, design, and team building while having fun with Legos. Participants are welcome to bring their own or utilize supplies provided. Xperience @ Caldcleugh FREE FREE FREE

Ages 6-14 | Saturdays | 10 am www.greensboro-nc.gov/xperience 336-373-5881 LITTLES LINK UP Caregivers and children are invited to join us for a very special Zoom story time exploring various fun locations, animals, activities, businesses, and more - all within Greensboro. Virtual via Zoom Ages 0-5 | January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13 | 2-3 pm www.greensboro-nc.gov/msshelli MESS MAKERS It's messy being a toddler! Come join the fun in a space that's made to be messed up. Bring your toddler out to meet new friends and socialize. Parents: the best part is you won't have to clean up afterwards! Leonard Recreation Center Ages 2-5 | Fridays | 10:30-11:30 am 336-297-4889 ONE STEP FURTHER Junior Life Skills is a 20-hour One Step Further program designed to provide youth who have had difficulties at school and in the community with the resources FREE FREE FREE

to make healthier choices in their everyday lives. Classes are taught by trained facilitators using the Botvin Life Skills Training Curriculum, an evidence-based program. Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 9-17 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 6-7 pm 336-373-2929 OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL We invite players of all skill levels to drop in and play volleyball pick up games. Griffin and Glenwood Recreation Centers All Ages: • Griffin | Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-373-2928 • Glenwood | Wednesdays & Saturdays | FREE

6:15-8:30 pm 336-373-2929 SATURDAY MORNING ART

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Come show your creative side while listening to music. Beginners and skilled artists alike are welcome to join. Windsor Recreation Center Ages 6-14 | 2nd Saturday | 11 am to 12 noon 336-373-5845

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TEEN ART CLASSES Show your creative side and create a masterpiece of your very own. Beginners and skilled artists alike are welcome to join. Windsor Recreation Center Ages 10-14 | Thursdays | 5-6 pm 336-373-5845 TIK-TALK GIRLS-TALK Let's get together for some girl talk! We will discuss girl empowerment and creativity. Express yourselves and learn to be unstoppable. Peeler Recreation Center Ages 13-17 | Saturdays | 1-5 pm Contact center for session dates. 336-373-5877 TOTALLY TOTS PLAY HOUR Need to burn some toddler energy? Come by and let them run, play, and make new friends during this active hour of guided play for toddlers and their guardians. This fun-filled hour will have activities ranging from sensory play to quick crafts to games. There will be something for all activity levels. FREE FREE FREE

Brown and Leonard Recreation Centers Ages 0-4 • Brown: Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:30-11:30 am 336-373-2920 • Leonard: Tuesdays & Thursdays |

YOUTH Programs

10:30-11:30 am 336-297-4889 WEDANZ WeDanz is a youth dance

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SNOWFLAKE CELEBRATION Let it snow! Spend time celebrating the uniqueness of snowflakes and one another by making paper snowflakes that reflect our unique personalities. Leonard Recreation Center Ages 3-5 | January 13 | 10-11 am Ages 6-12 | January 13 | 6:30-8 pm 336-297-4889 SHAMROCK SHOW OFF Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us. Create festive crafts and treats all the $ $

organization specializing in the styles of hip hop, majorette, jazz, pop, pom, and more. At WeDanz, your child will not only learn the latest cutting edge dances, they will also learn dance techniques taught in studios all over the world. Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 4-18 | Mondays | 6-7:30 pm 336-373-2929 WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE? Kiddos, join us for a festive hour of crafting to celebrate the holiday of Ages 3-5 | February 3 | 10-11 am Ages 6-12 | February 3 | 6:30-7:30 pm 336-297-4889 YOUTH OPEN GYM Come hoop with us! All youth and teen participants must have an adult with them during play and abide by the open gym policies posted onsite. Leonard, Griffin, and Windsor Recreation Centers Ages 5-18 • Griffin | Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-373-2928 • Leonard | Saturdays | 10 am to 12 noon 336-297-4889 • Windsor | Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-373-5854 $ FREE love, Valentine's Day! Leonard Recreation Center

leprechauns will love. Leonard Recreation Center

Ages 3-5 | March 10 | 10-11 am Ages 6-12 | March 10 | 6:30-8 pm 336-297-4889

Painting in the Park Hester Park

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YOUTH Programs FEATURE STORY Projects

Adaptoive Mountain Bikes

Residents Vote to Fund 16 Park Projects In October 2022, City residents voted to fund 20 projects and programs under the Participatory Budgeting (PB) Cycle 4. Sixteen of them were Parks and Recreation projects. PB is a democratic process that allows residents 14 and older to decide how to spend up to $100,000 per City Council district. Some 2,118 residents voted during PB Cycle 4, which ended October 15. Here were the winning Parks and Recreation projects: District 1 • Teen Talk Program at Glenwood Library or Recreation Center - $7,000 • Glenwood Community Park Improvements - $7,000 • Heath Park Motion Sensing Water Fountain - $10,000 • Steelman Park Improvements - $23,100 • Woodlea Park Improvements - $32,900

District 2 • Smith Center Community Park Improvements - $30,000 • Woven Works Park Water Fountain - $10,000 • Keeley Park Adaptive Bikes - $50,000 District 3 • Lake Daniel Park Feasibility Study - $25,000 • Lake Brandt Kayak Storage and Kayaks - $25,000 • Bog Garden Benches - $11,000 District 4 • Lindell Road Park Additions - $10,450 • Ardmore Park Motion Sensing Water Fountain - $10,000 • Sunset Hills Park Shelter Design - $66,000 District 5 • Griffin Recreation Center Solar Charging Station - $30,000 • Leonard Recreation Center Baseball Field Repairs - $25,000 City Council will consider the PB budget in June. If approved, the projects would be funded to begin in fiscal year 2023-2024, which starts July 1.

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ATHLETICS Programs

Jaycee Park

Greensboro offers opportunities for adults and kids to learn a sport with a team or as an individual. More info and registration: www.greensboro-nc.gov/sports.

Adult Coed Kickball at Carolyn Allen Park

Gillespie Golf Course All ages | Daily | 8:30 am to 5 pm 336-373-5850 GREENSBORO CREW Triad United Rowing Association teaches adults and middle and high school youth to row as a team in boats of up to eight rowers for exercise and competition. Sign up online at www.greensborocrew.com. Lake Brandt Youth and Adult | Weekly | March-October The Rowing Center teaches adults and youth how to scull in single-, double-, or four-person boats for exercise and competition. Sign up at www.ncrowing.com $$$$ $$$$ NORTH CAROLINA ROWING CENTER

ADULT CO-ED KICKBALL The co-ed kickball program is designed to provide all adults, ages 18+, the opportunity to participate in a fun, safe, and enjoyable physical activity. Various Locations 18+ | Weekly | March-June ADULT SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL The co-ed slow pitch softball program is designed to provide all adults, ages 18 and older, the opportunity to participate in a fun, safe, and enjoyable physical activity . Various Locations 18+ | Weekly | March-June GOLFING Schedule your tee time to play 9- or 18-holes or practice your shot on the driving range. Play is open to all levels. $$$$ $$$$ $

Lake Higgins Youth and Adult | Weekly START SMART BASEBALL The program prepares children ages 3-5 and their parents for organized sports in a gentle environment. Greensboro Sportsplex Ages 3-5 | Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays | April-May | 6-7 pm YOUTH BASEBALL The spring baseball program uses practices and games to promote friendship, sportsmanship, proper mechanics, and basic fundamentals for youth baseball. Coaches encourage learning through drills, organized practices, and games. Various Locations Ages 5-12 | Weekly | April-June $$ $$

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Start Smart Basketball PUTT YOUR BIRDIES ON GREENS IN GREENSBORO OPEN DAILY | 336-373-5850 | WWW.GREENSBORO-NC.GOV/GILLESPIE

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FEATURE STORY Facilities

Peeler Recreation Center

Peeler is Ready for Its Close-Up The accessible, paved walking path is in. The environmentally-friendly rainwater system is feeding the new baseball field. The new playground plus exercise center is ready for fun and fitness. A recreation center mural and interior refresh are in process. And before long, viewers from anywhere in the world will be able to catch the view from home plate as spring baseball leagues hit the field. Peeler Recreation Center and Community Park, fresh off a $1.2 million upgrade, is ready for its close-up. “I really just want to reenergize the center. I want it to be a place where all of the community feels safe and comfortable going to and they all have something to go there for," said Peeler’s new Center Director Karenga Arifu, who came to Greensboro from Brooklyn with more than 20 years in youth development, teaching, and community oriented programs.

The project, in the works since 2018, was funded by 2016 voter-approved bonds, a $30,000 Cone Mills Foundation donation for the playground, and a $600,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Outdoor Legacy Partnership Program, which guarantees the space will remain a park forever. “Based upon us getting that Outdoor Legacy Partnership Program grant we were able to do everything in the master plan,” said Shawna Tillery, Parks and Recreation’s planning and project development division manager. The recreation center got an improved parking lot, inviting entrance seating, bathroom improvements, and interior paint for program rooms and the gym. Creative Greensboro, the City’s office for arts and culture, is working with a group of community stakeholders to install a $10,000 mural on the outside wall of the recreation center, facing Phillips Avenue. The community group chose Greensboro artist James Raleigh Jr. – a NC A&T State University art and design graduate, art teacher, and owner of Victorious

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Visions, a design and painting company – to lead the work. The mural will be installed by March 2023. The park has been transformed with amenities like seating, solar picnic tables that will charge your mobile device, improved field lighting to allow nighttime play, bike racks, and landscaping. The new baseball field lighting comes with a first-of-its-kind perk: a MuscoVision Automated Sports Broadcast system that will livestream games on a subscription service. “They can watch youth baseball games. Also with their subscription, they can watch other games on the system throughout the country,” Tillery said. If residents like this new broadcasting option, Parks and Recreation may extend it to other fields in the future.

Want to visit? Recreation Center closed for renovations. Ribbon cutting and celebration are planned for January 2023. Keep an eye on our social media and website for more details! Peeler Recreation Center and Community Park 1300 Skyes Avenue Post Renovation Hours Monday to Friday: 9 am to 9 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Inside the center, Arifu is busy planning out a full range of inter-generational programs, to provide opportunities for all ages and for families to interact with each other. “I really want to encourage that because I think that is powerful,” Arifu says. His ideas include a regular family night, culinary classes, a board and video game room for teens, indoor volleyball, lacrosse and soccer programs, and more.

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CLUBS & CLASSES Activities

Greensboro offers a wide range of specialty programs, unique classes, and hobby groups at recreation and active adult centers.

Trailhead Tuesdays Downtown Greenway

AARP CHAPTER 354 Local Chapter 354 is a membership of seniors meeting once a month to discuss community, city, and state legislative issues relative to their community’s needs. Glenwood Recreation Center 50+ | Tuesdays | 10 am 336-373-2929 ABRAKADOODLE Abrakadoodle offers art education classes to children from 20 months to 12 years. The Abrakadoodle curriculum is designed to extend the child’s creative abilities and build skills in fine motor, language, art appreciation, cognition, and other areas. Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 20 months-12 | Thursdays & Saturdays | 10 am 336-373-2929 ALMOND CONNECTION Provide access to services for individuals with a criminal background to help them become self-sufficient and lift the stigmas associated with having a criminal background. FREE $$$ FREE

BADMINTON CLUB This membership-based badminton club practices and plays competitive badminton. All levels are welcome. Leonard Recreation Center All Ages | Mondays, Fridays, & Saturdays | 6:30 pm 336-297-4889 BID WHIST CLUB It is a trick-taking two-player whist game that you can play with joker plus trump. Bid whist is the ultimate competitive card game. Xperience @ Caldcleugh 50+ | Saturdays | 10 am 336-373-5881 BLIND AUDIO DARTS Blind Audio Darts, also called darts for the blind, is a recreational event that serves the blind community. The event competitively uses “Audio Darts” a variation of soft tipped darts in which the visually impaired toss to the dart board. FREE FREE FREE

BOOKED FOR LUNCH BOOK CLUB Read a book, grab your lunch, and FREE

get ready to discuss! Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | 2nd Friday | 12 noon 336-373-7564 CAROLINA NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Come learn more about the technical side of photography and exploring nature through the lens of a camera. Griffin Recreation Center 18+ | 2nd Tuesday | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-373-2928 CHINESE DANCE These classes prepare dancers for Chinese candle dancing ceremonies and festivals. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | Wednesdays & Fridays | 7-8:30 pm 336-373-2929 DANCEFUNKXION FITNESS Discover the joy of movement while reaping the health benefits of exercise through dance. Griffin Recreation Center 18+ | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 6-7 pm 336-373-2928 FREE $

Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | Fridays | 6-8:30 pm 336-373-2929

Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | Saturdays | 1-3 pm 336-379-0212

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Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | 2nd Monday | 7-8 pm

DETROIT-STYLE URBAN BALLROOM DANCING

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336-373-2929 FUSION DANCE EXPERIENCE

CLUBS & CLASSES Activities

Rhythmic Elegance is a dance organization that is extending the soulful quality of Detroit style urban ballroom dancing by providing a relaxed, worry-free environment to learn and study this performance art. Xperience @ Caldcleugh 21+ | Saturdays | 11 am to 1 pm 336-373-5881 DELTA H. FENCING The class teaches youth and adults the sport of fencing. Participants learn how to fence in preparation for tournaments and personal non-competitive recreation. Glenwood Recreation Center 10+ | Mondays & Fridays | 6:30 8:30 pm 336-373-2929 DOWNTOWN GREENWAY RUN & WALK CLUB Join us every Thursday evening for a casual, social run or walk. The group typically covers 2-4 miles. All FREE $ fitness abilities welcome. LoFi Park, Downtown Greenway All Ages | Thursdays | 6 pm 336-373-5826 DOWNTOWN GREENWAY WALKING TOURS Enjoy a guided walking tour of the 4-mile multi-use urban loop. Connect with our local history, nature, public art, and more! Downtown Greenway All Ages | February 11, March 11, April 15, May 13 | 9 am to 12 noon 336-373-5826 DURAFL COMMUNITY WATCH A community watch group that meets to discuss community programs, issues, group policies, and safety measures. FREE FREE

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Learn traditional and contemporary African-Caribbean dance with Zodwa Dance Company. Classes are family friendly. Peeler Recreation Center All Ages | Wednesdays | 6:30-8 pm 336-373-5877 GLOW IN THE DARK DODGEBALL Individuals and teams are invited to participate in this high energy game. The first half of the event will be a round robin play followed by a single game elimination tournament. Winning team gets free T-shirts! Leonard Recreation Center Teens: March 9 | Adults: March 23 $

All Ages | Wednesdays | 6-9 pm 336-373-3330 HOMEMADE RECIPES Active Adults are encouraged to come learn and share new recipes or culinary tricks of the trade. You will get to enjoy a meal prepared by fellow participants. Warnersville Recreation Center Thursdays | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-5871 IVY GARDEN CLUB Learn through hands-on experiences. Gain knowledge on topics of interest through informative garden workshops and presentations. This club fosters healthy living and eating through quick cooking demonstrations and recipe sharing. Brown Recreation Center All Ages | 1st and 3rd Mondays | 6-7 pm 336-373-2920 $ FREE

6:30-8:30 pm 336-297-4889 GREENSBORO CHESS CLUB

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We welcome anyone and everyone, all ages to come gather regularly to play and study chess on a social and competitive level. Lewis Recreation Center

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living with behavioral health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities by creating a responsive, inviting, and professional environment. Glenwood Recreation Center All Ages | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11 am www.morgansupportservices.org 336-373-2929 OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL We invite players of all skill levels to drop in and play pick up games of volleyball. Griffin and Glenwood Recreation Centers All Ages: • Griffin | Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-373-2928 FREE

Park All Ages | Daily | Dawn to Dusk OPEN GYM BASKETBALL We invite players ages 18+, of all skill levels, to drop in and play pick up games of basketball. Windsor Recreation Center 18+ | Weekdays | 10 am to 1 pm 336-373-5854 PINOCHLE Whether you are an expert player or haven't played in years, join us each week for some friendly competition and fun. Leonard Recreation Center 21+ | Wednesdays | 1-4 pm 336-297-4889 T.O.P.S T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management through exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Lindley and Windsor Recreation Centers Ages 18+ FREE FREE FREE

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KARATE Karate is an excellent way for children and adults to learn self-discipline, increase self awareness, and build self-esteem. Leonard, Lindley, Brown, and Lewis Recreation Centers All Ages • Leonard: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 6 pm • Lewis: Thursdays & Saturdays | 6 pm • Lindley: Mondays | 5:30 pm & Wednesdays 5 pm • Brown: Mondays | 7 pm & Saturdays | 10 am LOOPERS Learn and get inspiration from other serger sewing machine enthusiasts. You must have your own machine to participate. Leonard Recreation Center 21+ | 3rd Thursday | 9 am 336-297-4889 MAH JONG Beginners through advanced are welcome to come and play this fun game using tiles instead of cards. Purpose is to create a hand with a specific arrangment of suits and numbers. Leonard Recreation Center 21+ | Mondays | 1-4 pm & 6-8 pm 336-297-4889 MORGAN SUPPORT SERVICES Morgan Support Services raises the bar in the provision of support services for people in our community FREE FREE $ $$-$$$

• Glenwood | Wednesdays & Saturdays | 6:15-8:30 pm 336-373-2929 OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL

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We invite players of all skill levels to drop in and play pick up games of pickleball. Smith Community Park and Lake Daniel

Recreation Center Directory • Brown: 302 E. Vandalia Rd. | 336-373-2920 • Craft: 3911 Yanceyville St. | 336-373-2922 • Glenwood: 2010 Coliseum Blvd. | 336-373-2929 • Griffin: 5301 Hilltop Rd. | 336-373-2928 • Leonard: 6324 Ballinger Rd. | 336-297-4889 • Lewis: 3110 Forest Lawn Dr. | 336-373-3330 • Lindley: 2907 Springwood Dr. | 336-373-2930 • Peeler: 1300 Sykes Ave. | 336-373-5877

• Smith Active Adult: 2401 Fairview St. | 336-373-7564 • Trotter Active Adult: 3906 Betula St. | 336-373-2927 • Warnersville: 601 Doak St. | 336-373-5871 • Windsor: 1601 E. Gate City Blvd. | 336-373-5845 • Xperience @ Caldcleugh: 1700 Orchard St. | 336-373-7617

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WHISK IT WEDNESDAYS An inclusive program that will give young adults the opportunity to learn and enhance their baking skills. This program will encompass kitchen safety, how to follow a recipe, and baking yummy treats! Virtual via Zoom Ages 10+ | Wednesdays | 5:15-6:30 pm YEAR OF THE TRAIL FAMILY HIKES Join us on a hike designed specifically for familes with children to head outdoors, learn, and explore all nature has to offer! Various Trail Locations All Ages | January 27, February 17, March 31, April 28 | 4-5:30 pm 336-373-7757 YOGA This flow yoga class will focus on relaxation, strength, flexibility, and much more. FREE FREE FREE

• Windsor: Mondays | 5:30-7 pm 336-373-5854 • Lindley: Tuesdays | 6-7:15 pm 336-373-3330 TOTAL BODY DANCE Get ready to get up and moving with this adult dance fitness program that gives you a total body workout all while having a great time! Lewis Recreation Center 18+ | Mondays | 7-8 pm 336-373-3330 TRI-CITY HUSTLERZ LINE DANCING This line dancing class teaches people of all skill levels choreographed dance moves created by the instructors for exercise and national dance conventions. Brown and Glenwood Recreation Centers 18+ | Various Levels: • Brown: Wednesdays | 6-9 pm 336-373-2920 • Glenwood: Beginner Tuesdays | 6:30-9:30 pm | Advanced Thursdays | 6-9 pm 336-373-2929 TUESDAYS ON THE GREENWAY Free drop-in fitness classes on the beautiful Downtown Greenway in partnership with the Greensboro YMCA. Multiple types of classes. Various Locations on the Greenway All Ages | Tuesdays | April to October | 6-7 pm 336-373-5826 WALK 15 This weekly walking exercise workout class is designed for all levels of fitness. Come introduce some more steps into your life. Windsor Recreation Center 18+ | Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 pm 336-373-5845 FREE $ FREE FREE

Craft Recreation Center 18+ | Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 pm 336-373-5845 YOGA, MIND, & BODY CLASSES This 10-week session of drop-in mind and body classes for all skill levels is in partnership with the Greensboro YMCA. Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens (April 6-May 4) and Gateway Gardens (May 11-June 8) All Ages | Thursdays beginning April 6 | 6-7 pm 336-373-2964 ZUMBA FITNESS WITH SHAYNA This high energy class will get you up and moving, learning the latest Zumba moves all while bettering your health. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | Tuesdays | 6:45-7:45 pm Saturdays | 10:45-11:45 am 336-373-2929 FREE $

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FEATURE STORY Volunteers

Mitchell Street Park

Trail Cleanups Volunteers, did you know 2023 is Year of the Trail? We'll be focused on trailhead maintenance for this spring's volunteer workdays, and we hope you'll join us for one or more! These workdays will last approximately an hour. Activities might include picking up litter, planting annuals, or other necessary maintenance. Disposable gloves and trash bags will be provided. Children are welcome, but parents/guardians are required to stay with them the whole time. Contact volunteer@greensboro-nc.gov for more information and sign up. Various Locations March 16, April 20, May 18 | 5:30 pm PartnerWithUs Are you interested in a long-term volunteer commitment? Become an Adopt-a partner! Greensboro Parks and Recreation offers Adopt-a Street, -Trail, and -Park programs for groups

or individuals who want to conduct ongoing litter cleanups throughout the City. For more information, contact Adopt-A@ greensboro-nc.gov.

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GREENSBORO MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCE Beginner instruction for children and adults includes how to: identify the appropriate size bike, replace the chain, repair a flat tire, and learn to ride. Various Locations All Ages | Spring Dates TBA PEDAL BOAT RENTAL Come out and enjoy Country Park on one of our fun pedal boats. Country Park All Ages | Weekends Only April 22 to May 21 | Daily May 27 to August 20 | 10 am to 6 pm BIG BASS BATTLE Year-long tournament at Greensboro Lakes. Sponsored by Fisherman’s Cove. The monthly winner receives a Big Bass Battle T-shirt and entry into the championship fish-off. Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt, and Lake Townsend 16+ | January-December FISHING Fish species vary by location. Everyone over the age of 16 needs a NC State fishing license. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend, Country Park, Keeley Park, and Hester Park All Ages TENNIS OPEN PLAY Open play tennis facilities are available and open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Various Locations All ages SAND VOLLEYBALL Just like indoor volleyball, the objective of the game is to send the ball over the net and to the ground on the opponent’s side. Hester Park and Lake Daniel Park All ages $ FREE $ $ FREE FREE

Coutry Park Pedal Boats

OUTDOORS Activities

SKATE PARKS Come drop in on your skateboard, bike, inline skates, or scooter. Latham Skate Park and Glenwood Skate Spot All ages HORSESHOES A lawn game played using horseshoes and two throwing targets set in a lawn. Outdoor horseshoe pits. Smith Community Park All Ages PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY Open play pickleball facilities are available and open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Smith Community Park and Lake Daniel Park All ages BOCCE BALL Bocce, also known as Italian lawn bowling, is one of the most widely played lawn games in the world. Smith Community Park All Ages FREE FREE FREE FREE

PETANQUE One of Europe's most popular outdoor games is a cousin of bocce. Players must provide their own equipment. Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden All Ages TRAILS & GREENWAYS With almost 100 miles of trails and greenways – including garden paths, mountain bike trails, paved greenways, and watershed trails – there is something for everyone. Various Locations All ages OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL Just like indoor volleyball, the objective of the game is to send the ball over the net and to the ground on the opponent’s side of the court. Lewis Recreation Center All ages FREE FREE FREE

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pocket parks, bike fix-it stations, and more. Now, with the final leg of construction on the horizon, Parks and Recreation is integrating the Downtown Greenway into its suite of outdoor programs. Phipps said that will mean focusing on its special features – from its extensive public art installations to its gardens. “The Downtown Greenway is so much more than just a paved multi-use path,” she says. “It serves as a fresh air art gallery, urban oasis, outdoor history museum, transportation connector, and recreational play space all in one!” Parks and Recreation will continue to expand long-standing, popular initiatives, like weekly fitness programs in partnership with the Greensboro YMCA, Wheels on the Greenway, and the Downtown Greenway Run and Block Party. Phipps is also exploring community art programs in conjunction with new neighborhood benches and the Freedom Cornerstone, designed by the renowned artist Radcliffe Bailey for the corner of Murrow Boulevard and Gate City Boulevard. Phipps would also like to take advantage of the public orchard, beehive, pollinator gardens, and two streams along the greenway to incorporate some environmental programs. Planning is still in the works, but Phipps said to expect an “eventful year.”

FEATURE STORY Program

Woven Works Park

Getting to Know the Downtown Greenway

It’s an exciting time for the Downtown Greenway. And Chelsea Phipps, Parks and Recreation’s new greenways and gardens program coordinator, is here for it. Hired in 2022, Phipps is the first City employee in a newly created position responsible for running special events and programs for the four-mile loop around the center city. Previously, the nonprofit Action Greensboro managed this task as part of its long-time commitment to fundraising, managing art installations, and promoting the Downtown Greenway through its construction phase. The urban trail circles downtown with one-of-a kind art pieces, native plantings, an edible orchard,

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Cole Family Butterfly Garden Want to learn more about the greenway? Join us for this 4-mile walking tour to connect with our local history, nature, public art, and more. February 11, March 11, April 1, May 13 | 9 am to 12 noon Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club Join us for a casual, social run or walk along the Downtown Greenway starting at LoFi Park. Each week typically covers 2-4 miles. All levels are welcome. Thursdays | 6 pm Goat Yoga Rejuvenate your body and mind while enjoying the outdoors and interacting with friendly, furry farm animals. Saturday, April 29 | 10 am and 11:30 am Wheels on the Greenway A community roll on the greenway. All wheels welcome – including bikes, skates, scooters, and skateboards. Saturday, May 6 | 9 am to 12 noon Yappy Hour It's time for the pups to party! Dogs of all sizes are welcome (on-leash) to join the fun with splash pools, doggie treats, prize drawings, and more. May 17 | LoFi Park, Downtown Greenway | 5-7 pm Tuesdays on the Greenway Free drop-in fitness classes along the Downtown Greenway in partnership with the Greensboro YMCA. Tuesdays | April to October | 6-7 pm For more events: downtowngreenway.org Questions? downtowngreenway@greensboro-nc.gov Want to play? Upcoming Downtown Greenway Programs Downtown Greenway Walking Tours

Cairn's Course Downtown Greenway

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EVENTS Special

January 23 for 23 Winter Workout Challenge Let’s welcome the new year with 23 miles. From January 1 through January 31, we are encouraging you to walk, run, bike, or boat 23 miles. Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered to win a Parks and Recreation prize package worth about $200. Register online, and we will send motivation and tips directly to your inbox Visit www.gsoparksandrec.com for complete details, registration, and a calender of future events. Come grab a delicious pancake breakfast and explore all that the newly renovated Peeler Recreation Center has to offer. February 2 | 10:30 am to 12 noon | Peeler Recreation Center Bridging The Triad In celebration of National Engineers Week, residents from Greensboro and surrounding Triad cities will host Bridging the Triad, a competition to see who can create the most efficient popsicle stick bridge. The Greensboro Parks and Recreation department will provide free supplies to kids and adults who participate. Come show off your best building skills! February 4 and February 25 | Griffin Recreation Center throughout the month. January 1 to January 31 February Pancake Breakfast

March Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment Country Park hosts the Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, a Revolutionary War battle. Reenactors come from all over the east coast to participate. The Guilford Courthouse National Military Park has demonstrations and educational talks throughout this weekend. March 11-12 | 10 am to 5 pm | Country Park Calling all the dogs! Our four-legged friends will be able to hunt for treat-filled eggs, take home a pet friendly craft, compete in a costume contest, and visit with the animal friendly vendors on site. All canine visitors must arrive leashed and be up to date on vaccinations. April 1 | 9 am to 12 Noon | Griffin Recreation Center Chalk Walk Join us for our 3rd annual Chalk Walk art competition. Register to participate as an artist, or April Fetch: Dog Egg Hunt

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