Program Guide Fall 2023

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

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