Program Guide Fall 2023

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Your guide to Greensboro Parks and Recreation

FALL 2023

Discover GREENSBORO YOUR GUIDE TO GREENSBORO PARKS AND RECREATION

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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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Greensboro Parks and Recreation 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.

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Contents Welcome................................................................. 2 Active Adult Programs.........................................5 Adaptive & Inclusive Programs...........................9 Youth Programs...................................................11 Outdoor Adventure...............................................15 Activities............................................................... 17 Sports Programs.................................................22 Feature: Meet Our Director ...............................23 Special Events.....................................................25 Outdoor Facilities................................................29 Indoor Facilities...................................................31 Trails. ................................................................... 33

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Smith: • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays | 9:15 am Trotter: • Mondays & Saturdays | 10:30 • Wednesdays & Fridays | 11:15 am 336-373-7564 BOOTCAMP 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 2023-24 season begins September 8. Smith Active Adult Center 2nd Friday | 12 noon 336-373-7564 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 CLUB Looking for some friendly card playing competition? Join us each week for competitive games of Bid Whist and Pinochle. FREE FREE FREE FREE

ACTIVE ADULTS Programs

50+ HIKING CLUB The 50+ Hiking Club hikes each Wednesday morning from September to June at locations throughout Greensboro and surrounding areas. New and returning members must qualify for membership each September by walking around the pond in Country Park twice (3.2 miles) in under 70 minutes. Qualifying for the 2023-24 season will be held Wednesday, September 6, 10 am at Country Park Shelter 4. Country Park Wednesdays | 10 am 336-373-7564 AHOY EXERCISE CLASSES “Add Health to Our Years” with these low impact aerobics classes. Brown, Griffin, Leonard, Lewis, Lindley, and Peeler 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 Peeler: •Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 am FREE $

50+ Hiking Club Country Park

Trotter: • Thursdays | 11:30 am to 12:15 pm

336-373-7564 CHESS CLUB

FREE

Join Swann Chess Club Coordinator Carlton Cunningham and exercise your mind. Trotter Active Adult Center 2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 5:30-7:30 pm 336-373-2927 CRAFT 'N CHAT Get crafty with us and take home something each week! Griffin Recreation Center August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19 | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm 336-373-2928 ESPRESSO YOURSELF Join us for a cup of coffee (or two!) and paint the morning away. Griffin Recreation Center October 2, November 6, December 4 | 10-11:30 am 336-373-2928 FULL BODY AND STRENGTH CLASS This 30-minute class will help increase muscular strength to improve range of motion and balance FREE $ $

Windsor Recreation Center Tuesdays | 9 am to 1 pm

336-373-5854 CHAIR YOGA

FREE

Gentle yoga practiced in a chair. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Smith: • Tuesdays | 10:30-11:15 am

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

Trotter: • Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 pm • Wednesdays | 9:30-10:15 am Smith: • Thursdays | 5:30-6:30 pm 336-373-7564 TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Tools and programs for healthy living and weight management with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Windsor Recreation Center Mondays | 6-7 pm 336-373-5845 YOGA ON THE MAT 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 Smith: • Tuesdays | 11:30 am to 12:15 pm • Wednesdays | 12:45-1:30 pm • Thursdays | 4:30-5:15 pm 336-373-7564 ZUMBA This class is a combination of dance and fitness moves performed to fun Latin-inspired music. Trotter Active Adult Center Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30 6:15 pm 336-373-2927 FREE FREE FREE

using weights and rubber tubing for resistance. Smith Active Adult Center Tuesdays | 5:30-6 pm 336-373-7564 GAMES GALORE Play some of your favorite tabletop games and meet new people. Griffin Recreation Center Thursdays | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm 336-373-2928 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 336-373-2927 LINE DANCING Exercise and learn all of the latest line dances. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Smith: • Wednesdays | 1:30-2:15 pm • Thursdays | 1:30-2:15 pm • Fridays | 10-10:45 am 336-373-7564 PILATES Help improve your overall strength, stability, and flexibility. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Smith: • Mondays | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm • Tuesdays | 6:15-7:15 pm • Thursdays | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm • Fridays | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Trotter: • Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30 pm • Thursdays | 6:15-7:15 pm 336-373-7564 FREE FREE FREE FREE • Mondays | 4:15-5 pm • Fridays | 12:15-1 pm Trotter:

RECIPE CLUB Calling all seasoned cooks! Come share your favorite homemade dishes and recipes all while learning some new ones! Warnersville Recreation Center Thursdays | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-5871 SAIL BALANCE CLASS Staying Active and Independent for Life class will increase strength and balance and help reduce the chance of falling. Virtual via Zoom Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:15 10 am 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 TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS & FALL PREVENTION 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 1:15 pm Trotter: • Thursdays | 12:30-1:15 pm 336-373-7564 TAIROGA Offers a Tai Chi warm-up, moderate aerobics, and yoga cool-down. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers FREE FREE FREE FREE $$$ 336-373-7564 SILVER TECH

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ACTIVE ADULTS Programs

Aqua Fit 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 | 50+ Fridays | 5:30-7:30 pm | 18+ CORNHOLE Smith: • Tuesdays | 1:30-2:30 pm Trotter : • Fridays | 1:30-2:30 pm LEARN TO SWIM Smith Active Adult Center Ages 18+ $$ FREE FREE $$$

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 $$$ $$

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 campgrounds, at locations countywide. Download it now at: www.piedmontdiscoveryapp.com Adventure IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!

CAST TOURNAMENT Play tennis with adaptive standing tennis players from around the world! For those new to the game or who already play. Pinetop Sports Club All Ages | October 6-8 | 9 am to 5 pm CAST YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC CAST (Carolinas Adaptive Standing Tennis), GRETA (Guilford Regional Tennis Association), Pinetop Sports Club, and Greensboro Parks and Recreation host a clinic that teaches youth with physical disabilities how to use adaptive techniques to compete and learn the sport of tennis. Pinetop Sports Club Ages 5-17 | October 6 | 5:30 pm CHAIR YOGA Gentle form of yoga is practiced in a chair. Smith and Trotter Active Adult Centers Smith: • Tuesdays | 10:30-11:15 am Trotter: • Thursdays | 11:30 am to 12:15 pm Challenger Flag Football’s purpose is to give children and young adults with disabilities an opportunity to participate in a flag football league and join a cheerleading team. All of this is done in a safe, structured, and team environment. Bryan Park 10+ | September 8-October 28 | 6-7:30 pm COMMUNITY DAY TRIPS Who doesn’t like to take an adventure? We will go throughout the community to explore FREE FREE FREE FREE $ CHALLENGER FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING

Challenger Cheerleading

ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE Programs

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

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 All Ages | September 17, October 15, November 19 | 9-10:30 am ADAPTIVE KAYAKING Join our friends from Get Outdoors Pedal & Paddle this fall to learn adaptive kayaking techinques and feel more independent on the water. Lake Higgins 13+ | August 19, September 9 | 10:30 am to 12 noon ADAPTIVE TENNIS GRETA has partnered with Greensboro FREE FREE FREE

Parks and Recreation, High Point Parks and Recreation, and Kernersville Parks and Recreation to help grow the sport of tennis for wheelchair and standing adaptive players in our community. Our mission is to expose individuals with all levels of physical disability to the sport of tennis. Wheelchair and standing adaptive tennis follow the same rules as traditional tennis, except the ball can bounce twice. Deep River Recreation Center Tennis Courts All Ages • Tuesdays | August 22, September 12, 26, October 10, 24, November 14, 28, December 12 | 11 am to 1 pm • Saturdays | August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9 | 11 am to 1 pm

new places and socialize with peers. Fees include transportation. Various Locations All ages | Thursdays FALL DANCE Put on your dancing shoes and join your friends for the annual fall dance! Lindley Recreation Center 13+ | October 26 | 6-8 pm 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 | August 25 to October 27 | 1-3 pm SATURDAY BOWLING A weekly program for participants to bowl and socialize. Each participant FREE FREE $

has the opportunity to bowl two games. Adaptive equipment is available if needed. Triad Lanes All Ages | September 16, October 21, November 18 | 9-11 am TUESDAY 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 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 how to bake yummy treats! Virtual via Zoom FREE $

Ages 10+ | August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29 | 5:15- 6:30 pm INCLUSION SERVICES Please note all programs offered by Greensboro Parks and Recreation can offer adaptions for individuals who need accomodations. Make sure to request inclusion services when you register so the department can better serve you. Requests should be made when you register for a program, camp, or event and at least two weeks in advance of its start. This will allow us enough time to develop modifications and identify appropriate staff to have in place. Please note we do not provide one-on-one services. Contact our Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation section at 336-373-2626 or via email at AIR@greensboro-nc. gov for additional questions.

Adaptive Tennis Sportsplex

of Greensboro, join us for fun and creative art projects for all ages. Hands-on projects and demos will be led by Art Alliance instructors. Xperience @ Caldcleugh All Ages | September 12, October 18, November 15, December 13 |

GEOCACHING WITH KIDS Do you enjoy adventure and exploring outside? Come learn a new hobby that’s fun for all ages and a great way to get outdoors: Geocaching. We’ll teach you the basics and show you how to find caches locally – and all around the world! Woven Works Parks, Downtown Greenway Ages 14-18 | September 25 | 5:30 7 pm 336-373-5826 GIRLS TO LADIES MENTORSHIP An opportunity where teenage girls can come and express themselves while gaining tools to help empower one another. Windsor Recreation Center Ages 14-18 | Saturdays | 6-8 pm 336-373-5854 GIRL SCOUTS Join our new Girl Scout troop and go on adventures, learn life changing skills, and make new friends! Peeler Recreation Center Ages 5-18 | Saturdays| 10 am to 12 noon 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 Various Locations Ages 15-18 | September 19, October 24, November 9, December 7 | 6-7 pm HERBAL TEA BLENDING Create your very own herbal tea FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE 336-373-5877 GREENSBORO YOUTH COUNCIL INSTITUTE WORKSHOPS

YOUTH Programs

5:30-7:30 pm 336-373-5881 FAMILY OPEN GYM

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Program provides parents and guardians an affordable, fun, and educational opportunity for childcare during the school year. Recreation Centers Registration begins August 1 | Ages 5-12 | Mondays-Fridays | 3-6 pm 336-373-2588 BOYS BASKETBALL & MENTORING Grab a ball, hit the court, and make new friends. Open play is lead by mentors in our community. Windsor Recreation Center 2nd & Last Saturdays | 12 noon to 2 pm 336-373-5854 BREAKING NEWS AT THE REC Take an in-depth journey into the world of media, and learn how to become a journalist and report the news. Build researching, interviewing, on-the-ground reporting, photography and video skills. Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 12-15 | Tuesdays | 6:30-7:30 pm 336-373-2929 DELTA H FENCING 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 | 6:30-9 pm 336-373-2929 FAMILY ART NIGHT With our friends from Art Alliance FREE $ FREE FREE

FREE

Come hoop with us! Grab your family and friends for a pickup basketball, volleyball, or small sided soccer game. Peeler Recreation Center All Ages | Thursdays | 6-8 pm 336-373- 5877 GAME CHANGER Sharpen your skills during basketball clinic hours. Skills and drills taught by coaches and staff. Leonard Recreation Center Ages 5-17 | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-297-4889 GAME ZONE Enjoy video games, table tennis, arcade and board games with friends new and old. Peeler Recreation Center Ages 5-17 | Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays | 4-7 pm 336-373-5877 GARDEN SCIENTIST Become a real garden scientist and participate in science experiments at the Xperience @ Caldcleugh Garden. This program will educate youth on scientific concepts that are relevant to garden management while incorporating the subjects of chemistry, geology, ecology, and meteorology. Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 7-12 | August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 4 | 5:45-6:45 pm 336-373-5881 FREE FREE FREE

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

After School Lindley

blends in the Caldcleugh garden. Learn about a variety of edible herbs grown in the garden and how to make tea with them. Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 6-10 | September 16 |

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 a 12 mediodia 336-373-2930 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. Registration required. Griffin Recreation Center Ages 5-12 | September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1 | 6-9 pm 336-373-2928 LEGACY OF HOPE A safe space for young women to find resources help prevent succumbing to gang and criminal activity, delinquency in school, and low self esteem. Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 13-16 | Last Saturday | 12 noon 336-373-2929 LEGO BUILDERS CLUB Come join the coolest club in town, LEGO Builders Club! This is FREE $$ FREE

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 Ages 6-14 | Saturdays | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-5881 LITTLES ON THE LAKE Join our environmental education staff for a fun-filled, preschool nature program. Explore the outdoors with us. Registration is required. Lake Higgins All Ages 0-6 | September 7, 21, October 5, 19 | 10-11 am 336-373-2481 MENTORING MILLENNIALS This program provides millennials guidance, and will help boost self confidence, increase self awareness, teach self-reflection, and improve communication skills. Warnersville Recreation Center Ages 10-18 | August 9 & September 20 | 7-8 pm 336-373-5871 $$ FREE

12 noon to 1 pm 336-373-5881 HOLIDAY BOP 'N PAINT

FREE

This is a guided paint class for kids to paint, snack, and listen to music to catch the holiday spirit! No art experience required. Lindley Recreation Center Ages 6-12 | October 6, November 3, December 1 | 6-7:30 pm 336-373-2930 HOLIDAY SCIENCE Holiday magic meets science! Join us as we immerse into the magical wonders of light and the mesmerizing beauty of snowflakes. Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 6-12 | Thursdays November 7, 14, 21, December 5 | 4:15-5:45 pm 336-373-5881 JUGAR Y CANTAR Un grupo de juego para niños de habla hispana y sus cuidadores GRATIS FREE

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PRETTY GIRL MAFIA DANCE TEAM

Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 10-14 | November 18 | 12 noon to 1 pm 336-373-5881 STEP DANCE Learn choreographed step dance routines for fun! Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 10-14 | Saturdays | 2-3 pm 336-373-5881 STUDENT IMPROVEMENT AWARDS This monthly award is designed to recognize middle and high school students who have worked hard to change their lives personally or academically. Nominations accepted each month through April 2024 336-373-2734 TIK TALK GIRLS Let's get together for some girl talk! We will discuss girl empowerment and participate in art, craft, music, games, life skills and learn how to make Tik Tok videos. Craft Recreation Center Ages 13-17 | September 28, October 26 | 4-7 pm 336-373-2922 TOTAL 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. Leonard Recreation Center Ages 0-4 | Saturdays | 10-11 am 336-297-4889 WE DANZ WeDanz is a youth dance organization specializing in the $$ FREE FREE FREE FREE

$$$

Learn competitive majorette dance routines, travel to competitions, and make new friends. Peeler Recreation Center Ages 6-18 | Mondays & Thursdays | 6-8 pm 336-373-5877 PROJECT SUCCESS Calling all middle school girls! Join us for a variety of activities and discuss topics such as self-esteem, health and wellness, and more! Warnersville Recreation Center Ages 11-14 | Thursdays | 6-7:30 pm 336-373-5871 SANTA'S WORKSHOP TOY DRIVE Greensboro Youth Council will collect new and gently used toys to give to families in need during the holiday season. Toy donation sites are libraries, recreation centers, and local businesses. Monetary donations are accepted as well as toys from our Amazon wishlist. Various Locations November 13-December 8 336-373-2734 SPOOKY FRIGHT MONTH WITH STEAM Are you ready for an extraordinary Halloween adventure? Prepare to be captivated by our thrilling four-part series, where slime, ghosts, coding, and witches' brews collide in a spine-chilling journey! Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 6-14 | October 3, 10, 17, 24 | FREE FREE

YOUTH Programs

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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. Best part as a parent is - you won't have to clean up afterwards! Leonard Recreation Center Ages 2-5 | Saturdays | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm 336-297-4889 NATURE WATERCOLORS Paint a watercolor masterpiece with art supplies from the garden! Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 4-10 | October 21 | 12 noon to 1 pm 336-373-5881 PARADE & DRILL Want to be part of the JROTC? Learn skills through training each week and homework help if needed. Windsor Recreation Center Ages 12-18 | Thursdays | 6-8 pm 336-373-5854 POETRY IN THE GARDEN Do you love poetry? Want to learn more about it? Well join us in the garden to participate in poetry exercises and open mic to get your creative juices flowing. Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 12-18 | September 30 | 12 noon to 1 pm 336-373-5881 FREE FREE FREE FREE

4:15-5:30 pm 336-373-5881 STEM IN THE GARDEN

FREE

Engage in science, technology, engineering, and math through garden based activities and experiences.

STEAM Xperience @ Caldcleugh

YOUTH Programs

styles of hip hop, majorette, jazz, pop, pom, and more. 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 & Tuesdays | 6:15-8 pm 336-373-2929 WHAT’S GROWING ON?! This 4-week program focuses on teaching kids about the chracteristics of a garden, techniques, and maintenance. Brown Recreation Center Ages 6-11 | September 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6-8 pm 336-373-2920 WINGS OF WONDER Unleash your curiosity as we dive into the awe-inspiring world of flight as we unravel the mysteries of birds, planes, and the cutting-edge technology of drones. Xperience @ Caldcleugh Ages 8-14 | September 12, 19, 26 | 5:15-6:30 pm WORM COMPOSTING BIN Play in the dirt with us and help us build a worm composting bin for the FREE FREE FREE

YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC

garden at Caldcleugh! Xperience @ Caldcleugh November 14 | 12 noon to 1 pm YOUNG MARINES National youth program focused on leadership, community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Brown Recreation Center Ages 8-18 | Saturdays | 9 am to 12 noon 336-373-2920 YOUTH FUN NIGHT Bring your kids for a fun night out playing games, doing crafts, watching movies, and making new friends! Windsor Recreation Center Ages 6-12 | 2nd & Last Fridays | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-373-5854 YOUTH LEADERSHIP GREENSBORO Youth Leadership Greensboro is designed for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who want develop leadership skills to make a difference in their community. Program is organized by teens who have graduated from the program. Barber Park Event Center Ages 14-18 | Applications due September 22 www.greensboro-nc.gov/YLG FREE $$$ FREE

FREE

Enhance basketball skill sets and learn new techniques and strategies in preparation for basketball season. Ages 5-14 | 6-7:30 pm • Brown | September 25, 27

• Windsor | October 2, 4 • Peeler | October 9, 11 • Lindley | October 16, 18 • Griffin | October 23, 25 YOUTH OPEN GYM

FREE

Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend Ages 9+ | May-September FAMILY FISHING EVENINGS Join us for a fun catch and release fishing program. Bait and poles are provided for attendees. Registration is required. Lake Higgins All Ages | September 22, October 7, 21 | 5-7 pm Bocce, also know as Italian lawn bowling, is one of the most widely played games in the word. Smith Community Park All Ages 336-373-7564 FISHING Come cast a line! Fish species vary by location. Everyone over the age of 16 336-373-3739 BOCCE BALL

needs a NC State fishing license. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend, Country Park, Hester Park, Keeley Park All Ages 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. Gillespie Golf Course All Ages | Daily | 8:30 am to 5 pm 336-373-5850 GREENSBORO MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCE Beginner mountain biking instruction for children and adults includes how to identify the appropriate size bike, replace the chain, repair a flat tire, and learn to ride. Lake Higgins All Ages | August 19, September 17, November 12 | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-2481

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Activities

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, Lake Townsend

16+ | Ongoing 336-373-3739 BOAT RENTALS

Come experience our City lakes from the water! Rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and sailboats.

Gillespie Golf Course

GREENSBORO MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCE INTERMEDIATE SKILL LEVEL SERIES This series is designed for people who have mastered the basics of mountain biking and are ready to move onto the next level of skill. Our instructors are advanced level professionals who can work on getting you to the level you would like to be at. Need a bike? No problem, we will provide one. Bald Eagle Trail Ages 9+ | August 23, 30, September 6, 27, October 11, 18 | 5:30-7:30 pm 336-373-2481 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 Community Park All Ages 336-373-7564 LITTLES ON THE LAKE Join our environmental education staff for a fun-filled, preschool nature program. Explore the outdoors with us. Registration is required. Lake Higgins Ages 2-6 | Setpember 7, 21, October 5, 19 | 10-11 am 336-373-2481 OUTDOOR FITNESS Free drop-in mind and body classes in partnership with the Greensboro YMCA. Lake Higgins and Country Park All Ages | Thursdays September 7-28 (Lake Higgins), October 5-26 (Country Park) | 6-7 pm 336-373-2964

TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY Join Parks and Recreation staff for Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day! The experience is free, however, the number of bikes we have is limited so registration is required. Lake Higgins All Ages | October 8 | 1-3 pm 336-373-2481 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 TRAILS & GREENWAYS Get outside on our over 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 TUESDAY AT THE TRAILHEAD Free drop-in fitness classes on the beautiful Downtown Greenway in partnership with the Greensboro YMCA. Multiple types of classes offered. Morehead Park Trailhead All Ages | Tuesdays through September | 6-7 pm WATERCOLOR ON THE LAKE Get ready to paint on the lake. Participants will take kayaks out onto the lake and create their own unique piece of art. Materials will be provided. Lake Townsend 13+ | September 16, October 14 | 10 am to 12 noon

OUTDOOR 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. Lewis Recreation Center All ages 336-373-3330 PETANQUE One of Europe's most popular outdoor games is the cousin of bocce. Players must provide their own equipment. Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden All Ages 336-373-2199 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

Start Smart 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 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 and Lake Daniel Park All Ages SKATE PARKS Come drop in on your skateboard, bike, inline skates, or scooter. Latham Skate Park and Glenwood Skate Spot All Ages TACO WEEK FISHING Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week with a family fishing night for all ages. Lake Higgins All Ages | September 30 | 10-11 am 336-373-2481

CLUBS & CLASSES Activities

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

Coach Al Lowe Boxing Club

40+ DOUBLE DUTCH CLUB

Ages 50+ | 3rd & Last Tuesdays | 10 am 336-373-2929 ADULT GAME TIME Grab your friends and come out to play with us. Games include board games, video games, arcade games, table top games, and basketball. Lindley Recreation Center 18+ | Mondays | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-2930 ALMOND CONNECTION Provides access to services for indvidiuals with a criminal background to help them become self sufficient and lift the stimga of living with a criminal background. FREE FREE

surrounding communities. Glenwood Recreation Center All Ages | 2nd Saturday | 1-4 pm 336-379-0212 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INVESTORS Want to learn about various investment opportunities to help meet your financial and retirement goals? This just might be the group for you. Griffin Recreation Center 50+ | 3rd Saturday | 10 am to 12 noon 336-373-2928 BADMINTON CLUB This membership-based badminton club practices and plays competitive badminton. Leonard Recreation Center All Ages | Saturdays | 2-5 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 FREE FREE FREE

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The 40+ Double Dutch Club for women promotes fun, fitness, and friendship. Tone up and burn calories by jumping, hula hooping, and hopscotch. Craft Recreation Center 40+ | Tuesdays | 6:30-8 pm 336-373-2922 50+ HIKING CLUB The 50+ Hiking Club hikes each Wednesday morning from September to June at locations throughout Greensboro and surrounding areas. New and returning members must qualify for membership each September by walking around the pond in Country Park twice (3.2 miles) in under 70 minutes. Qualifying for the 2023-24 season will be held Wednesday, September 6 at 10 am at Country Park Shelter 4. Country Park 50+ | Wednesdays | 10 am 336-373-7571 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 $ FREE

Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | Saturdays | 1-4 pm 336-373-2929 ALPHA RHO CHAPTER OF THE ETA PHI BETA SORORITY

FREE

Eta Phi Beta Sorority is a nonprofit model organization that is visible, effective, and self-sustaining and supports the needs of the Glenwood neighborhood and

CHINESE FOLK & CLASSICAL DANCE

DOWNTOWN GREENWAY WALKING TOURS

BINGO! Join us for some good old fashion fun...BINGO! Griffin Recreation Center Ages 18+ | Sundays | 3-4 pm 336-373-2928 BLIND AUDIO DARTS Blind Audio Darts 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. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | Fridays | 6-8:30 pm 336-373-2929 BOOKED FOR LUNCH BOOK CLUB Read a book, grab your lunch, and FREE FREE FREE Always wanted to learn more about boxing? Membership is available for training for individuals 12 and older. No boxing experience is needed. Coach Al Lowe Boxing Club, Lindley Recreation Center 12+ | Mondays-Thursdays | 2-9 pm 336-373-7999 CAROLINA DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING Committed to improving the relationships between dogs and their families through obedience training. We teach you to train your dog. Lewis Recreation Center All Ages | Tuesdays | 6-9 pm 336-373-3330 CAROLINA NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Learn more about the technical side of photography and exploring nature through the lens of a camera. Griffin Recreation Center 18+ | 2nd Monday | 6:30-8:30 pm 336-373-2928 FREE $$$ $ get ready to discuss! Smith Active Adult Center 50+ | 2nd Fridays | 12 noon 336-373-7564 BOXING

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Enjoy a guided walking tour of the 4-mile multi-use urban loop. Connect with our local history, nature, public art, and more! LoFi Park, Downtown Greenway All Ages | September 16, October 21, November 18 | 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. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | 2nd Monday | 7-8 pm FALL CLEANUPS We need your help this fall! Join us for a volunteer workday. Cleanups last approximately one-hour and include picking up litter and debris. Supplies will be provided. Various Locations All Ages | August 24, September 28, October 26 | 5:30-7 pm 336-373-7507 FAMILY ART NIGHT With our friends from Art Alliance of Greensboro, join us for fun and creative art projects for all ages. Hands-on projects and demos will be led by Art Alliance instructors. Xperience @ Caldcleugh All Ages | September 12, October 18, November 15, December 13 | FREE FREE FREE

These classes prepare dancers for Chinese candle dancing ceremonies and festivals. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | Wednesdays | 7-8:30 pm

336-373-2929 DANCE FLAVA WITH SHAYNA

This high-energy class will get you up and moving, learning the latest Zumba moves and bettering your health. Glenwood Recreation Center 18+ | Tuesdays | 6:45-7:45 pm Saturdays | 10:45-11:45 am 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 pm 336-373-2928 DELTA H FENCING 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

5:30-7:30 pm 336-373-5881 FLOOR HOCKEY

DOWNTOWN GREENWAY RUN & WALK CLUB

FREE

This sport offers exercise, camaraderie, and the opportunity to learn and play this unique sport. Craft Recreation Center All Ages | Mondays | 7-9 pm 336-373-2922

Join us every Thursday evening for a casual, social run or walk. The group typically covers 2-4 miles. All fitness abilities welcome. LoFi Park, Downtown Greenway All Ages | Thursdays | 6-7 pm 336-373-5826

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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 & 3rd Mondays | 6-7 pm 336-373-2920 KARATE Karate is an excellent way for children and adults to learn self discipline, increase self awareness, and build self-esteem. Brown, Lindley, and Lewis Recreation Centers All Ages • Brown: Mondays 7 pm & Saturdays 10 am • Leonard: Mondays-Thursdays | 6-8 pm • Lewis: Thursdays & Saturdays | 7-9 pm FREE $$-$$$

• Lindley: Mondays & Wednesdays | 5-6 pm LADIES NIGHT OPEN GYM Ladies, grab your friends and join us for drop in play and pick-up games of basketball. All skill levels are welcome. Brown Recreation Center 18+ | Mondays | 6-8:30 pm 336-373-2920 The Mission of La Leche League is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | Fridays | 10 am to 12 noon 336-297-4889 FREE FREE LE LECHE LEAGUE OF GREENSBORO

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GAMES GALORE Play some of your favorite tabletop games and meet new people. Griffin Recreation Center Thursdays | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm FREE

336-373-2928 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 All Ages | Wednesdays | 6-9 pm 336-373-3330 HOLIDAY GARDEN CRAFTS Get into the holiday spirit by creating holiday garden and yard crafts you can use during the holiday season. Supplies will be provided. Xperience @ Caldcleugh All Ages | December 2, 9, 16 | FREE

12 noon to 1 pm 336-373-5881 HUMMINGBIRD BASICS WORKSHOP

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Come learn about the basics of caring for hummingbirds, best feeding practices, and how to prepare for the great winter migration! Offered in collaboration with the Piedmont Bird Club. Woven Works Park, Dowtown Greenway All Ages | September 11 | 5:30-7 pm 336-373-5826

• 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. | 336-373-5881

MAH JONG Beginners through advanced are welcomed to come and play Mah Jong. Leonard Recreation Center 21+ | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1-4 pm 336-297-4889 MORGAN SUPPORT SERVICES Morgan Support Services raises the bar in the provision of support services for people in our community living with behavioral health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities by creating a responsive, inviting, and professional environment. Glenwood Recreation Center All Ages | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10 am to 1 pm www.morgansupportservices.org MOVIE NIGHT Grab your favorites snacks, a blanket, and get ready to watch a family FREE FREE FREE

friendly movie with us! We will have popcorn, games, and more. Windsor Recreation Center All Ages | First Friday | 7-9:30 pm 336-373-5871 NAT GREENE FLYERS Learn the trends and tricks to all things fly fishing. Leonard Recreation Center All Ages | 3rd Tuesday | 7-9 pm 336-297-4889 OPEN GYM We invite players of all skill levels to drop in and play pick up games of basketball. Ages 18+ • Brown | Mondays & Wednesdays | 11 am to 1 pm • Brown | All Ages | Saturdays | 1 4 pm • Craft | Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:30-9 pm FREE FREE

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LeBauer Park

RELENTLESS ROLLER DERBY

living and weight management through exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Lindley and Windsor Recreation Centers Ages 18+ • Windsor | Mondays | 5:30-7 pm • Lindley | Tuesdays | 6-7:30 pm 336-373-5845 | 336-373-2930 TRIAD OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY Photographers are invited to join local photographer John Poer in sharing the love of outdoor photography. Learn tips and tricks capturing high quality photos. Leonard Recreation Center All Ages | 1st Thursday | 7-9 pm 336-373-4889 TRI-CITY HUSTLERZ LINE DANCING Line dancing class teaches people of all skill levels choreographed dance moves created by a lead dance instructor for exercise and national dance conventions. Brown and Glenwood Recreation Centers 18+ | Beginner & Intermediate: • Brown: Wednesdays | 6-9 pm • Glenwood: Beginner Tuesdays | 6-9:30 pm | Advanced Thursdays | 6-9:30 pm WORM COMPOSTING BIN Play in the dirt with us and help us build a worm composting bin for the garden at Caldcleugh! Xperience @ Caldcleugh All Ages | November 14 | 12 noon to 1 pm 336-373-5881 YOGA This flow yoga class will focus on relaxation, strength, flexibility, and much more. Craft Recreation Center 18+ | Thursdays | 6-7 pm 336-373-2922 FREE FREE FREE FREE

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In partnership with Relentless Roller Derby, a nonprofit women's sports team, we provide an inclusive space for people to build community, empower themselves, and learn the basics of roller derby all the way to a competitive experience. Lewis Recreation Center 18+ | Thursdays | 7-9 pm 336-373-3330 RHYTHMIC ELEGANCE BALLROOM DANCING 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 18+ | Saturdays | 11 am to 1 pm 336-373-5881 SEWING SISTAS Do you love to sew and quilt? Join us each Monday to get creative! Windsor Recreation Center Ages 21+ | Mondays | 9 am to 1 pm 336-373-5845 STROLLER ROLLERS Calling all caregivers with little ones! Join us on the third Thursday of the month with your kiddos in strollers for a walk (and roll) along the Downtown Greenway. Meet new people and explore the downtown area as we venture out from LoFi Park. Plan for 1-2 miles roundtrip, including a stop at family-friendly play spaces along the way. LoFi Park, Downtown Greenway All Ages | August 17, September 21, October 19 | 10-11:30 am 336-373-5826 T.O.P.S T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) offers tools and programs for healthy $ FREE FREE FREE

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OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL

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We invite players of all skill levels to drop in and play pick up games of volleyball. Griffin Recreation Center All Ages | Saturdays | 2-4:30 pm Sundays | 1:30-4:30 pm 336-373-2928 OUTDOOR FITNESS Free drop-in mind and body classes in partnership with the Greensboro YMCA. Lake Higgins and Country Park All Ages | Thursdays September 7-28 (Lake Higgins), October 5-26 (Country FREE PANCAKES & CAREERS This program provides information on employment opportunities and furthering one's education from staff at local colleges and trade schools, all while enjoying some pancakes! Peeler Recreation Center 18+ | Thursdays | 10:30 am to 12 noon 336-373-5877 PINOCHLE Whether you are an expert player or haven't played in years, join us each week for some friendly competition. Leonard Recreation Center 18+ | Wednesdays | 1-4 pm 336-297-4889 FREE FREE Park) | 6-7 pm 336-373-2964

ATHLETICS Programs

Adult Basketball Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion

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

NORTH CAROLINA ROWING CENTER

ADULT BASKETBALL The adult basketball program offers league play for individuals ages 18+. Teams will have the opportunity to compete in a fun, organized, and safe environment. Simkins Indoor Pavillion, Barber Park 18+ | Weekly | November-March 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. Gillespie Golf Course All ages | Daily | 8:30 am to 5 pm GREENSBORO CREW Triad United Rowing Association teaches adults and middle and high schoolers to row as a team, up to eight rowers, for exercise and competition. Sign up online at www.greensborocrew.com. Lake Brandt Youth and Adult | Weekly | March-October $ $$$$ $$$$

START SMART BASKETBALL

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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 Lake Higgins Youth and Adult | Weekly SOFTBALL CLINIC Athletics, in collaboration with the Greensboro College softball team, will be offering a free softball clinic for girls ages 5-16 year-olds. Instruction will focus on a variety of fundamental skills to help enhance the skill set of participants in a fun and safe environment. Penn Wright Stadium, Barber Park Ages 5-16 | September 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6-8 pm FREE

Developed by top motor skill development specialists in the field of youth sports. Parent-child groups perform motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence in children while having fun and seting a successful foundation for youth Ages 3-5 | October 9-November 15 | Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays | 6-7 pm YOUTH BASKETBALL AND CHEER This program is designed to create a positive environment for youth by emphasizing each individual's right to participate, good sportsmanship, skill development, and fitness and well-being. Various Locations Ages 5-16 | Weekly | Registration begins in October $$ sports in the future. Greensboro Sportsplex

museum setting. I made several friends in the Greensboro area and so I was spending a lot of my free time here. I liked Greensboro and decided I wanted to move here upon graduating. In order to move, I needed to find a job. I was fortunate to be hired as a seasonal pool manager at the old Bur Mil Park swimming pool, which was managed by the City of Greensboro at that time. My supervisors, Chris Wilson and Tracy Pegram, had gone through the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism program at UNCG. I thought their jobs were really cool and impactful. I decided to take a couple of classes in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism and ended up enrolling in the Master’s program. Over the next few years at Bur-Mil, I had the opportunity to work in many aspects of the operation in addition to the pool – the park, camps and programs, golf – and those experiences further drew me into this line of work. My grandmother had a big influence on me as well. She spent a lot of time with my sister, cousins, and me while we were growing up and kept us busy in parks and recreation activities. She taught swim lessons and water aerobics for Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources. We had the opportunity to work together at the same facility, Optimist Pool, when I was hired at my first full-time job in recreation. And she is proof that staying active through recreation is a key to a long, healthy life – as up through her 80s she biked every day and retired from working at the pool at age 88. Q: Do you have any project you oversaw in the past that you are particularly proud of? Back in 2007 (when I was assistant athletics director), kickball was not an organized sport here in Greensboro. Our Athletics Section was looking at ways we could better serve young, active adults. We were seeing a decline in our traditional adult sports and we knew that Greensboro was wanting to attract and retain young professionals. And of course, having appealing recreation and leisure options is an important factor in that. I was involved in leading the first adult kickball league and dodgeball programs, which at the time, were seen as kind of innovative. Now kickball is one of our largest sports programs. I was fortunate to have the guidance

Director FEATURE STORY

Keely Park Community Garden A Raleigh native with more than a decade of prior service in Greensboro, he says “to have the opportunity to lead Greensboro Parks and Recreation is just phenomenal.” “Our park system is really top notch. Our successes – national accreditation, recognitions and awards, grants, partnerships and more - speak for themselves, but it's about so much more than that,” he says. “It's about how each person in our community, each household interacts with and engages in what we do - such as visiting one of our 175+ facilities or participating in a program. It is the variety and number of these personal experiences that really make the difference here.” Read on to learn a little more about the new director. Q. How did you end up with a parks and recreation career? I was a competitive swimmer growing up. My first job was as a lifeguard and I continued that in college. I became a swim lesson instructor as well. I majored in history and psychology (at UNC Chapel Hill), and I thought that I wanted to teach or work in a Meet Our Director Phil Fleischmann He started out his parks and recreation career as a teenage lifeguard. Now Phil Fleischmann is the guy at the top, leading the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department’s 200+ staff members. Fleischmann was hired as director in December 2022. It marked his return to Greensboro after a three-and a-half year stint as Chapel Hill’s Parks and Recreation director.

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