Program Guide Summer 2026

Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, Lake Townsend Ages 9+ | May-September FAMILY FISHING

and see how to find caches locally – and around the world! Downtown Greenway, Morehead Park August 5 | 5:30-6:30 pm | 336-373-5826 HORSESHOES FREE A lawn game using horseshoes and two throwing targets set in a lawn. These horseshoe pits are outdoors and available on a first come, first served basis. Smith Community Park GREENSBORO MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCE $ Instruction for children and adults includes how to identify the appropriate size bike to ride, how to replace the chain, repair a flat tire, and learn to ride on the trails. Registration required. Lake Higgins Marina/Bald Eagle Trail Ages 8+ | March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, September 6, November 1 | 1-3:30 pm | 336-373-2481 GREENSBORO MOUNTAIN BIKE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM $ Children will learn to ride without training wheels and learn to ride on non-smooth surfaces. Registration is required. Lake Higgins Marina/Bald Eagle Trail Ages 2-6 | May 21, August 20, September 17, $ Youth engagement in outdoor adventures from gardening to kayaking. Peeler Recreation Center Saturdays | 9 am to 2 pm | 336-373-5877 MOUNTAIN BIKE MINI CAMP $$ Join our Mountain Bike Mini Camp to build upon mountain biking skills and techniques, and put those skills to the test on trails throughout Greensboro. Registration required. Lake Higgins Ages 8-13 | July 21-23 | August 11-13 | 8:30 am to 12:30 pm | 336-373-2481 October 15 | 10-11 am | 336-373-2481 GREENSBORO YOUTH OUTDOORS

$ Come out and enjoy fishing with friends and family. No experience required and no equipment required. Registration is required. Lake Higgins Marina April 17, May 1, May 15 | 5-6:30 pm | 336-373-2481 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 FISHING FOR FUN FREE Calling all kids who want to learn to fish! Head on over to Country Park and learn the basics of fishing. Country Park Ages 5-14 | Thursdays, June 4 to August 4 | 9:30-11 am | 336-373-3648 FREE FISHING FRIDAYS FREE Every first Friday of the month will be a “Free Fishing Friday” for service members (active and veteran). The pier fishing fee at all three lakes will be waived. Veteran/military ID or driver’s license with veteran designation on it required. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, and Lake Townsend 1st Fridays GARDENING WITH JEANNE FREE Build a garden to provide the community with fresh veggies and become an educational area in which children and adults can learn about growing and harvesting their own gardens. Glenwood Center Monday-Saturday | Call for times | 336-373-2929 GEOCACHING 101 FREE Learn the basics of this "modern day treasure hunt" activity,

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