Program Guide Summer 2026

Activities OUTDOORS

NATURE JOURNALING

SAND VOLLEYBALL

FREE This program encourages mindfulness and a deeper connection to the environment reflected onto our journal pages. Get creative and write, sketch, doodle, and more! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring some of your own too! Downtown Greenway, Meeting Place Ages 5+ | June 29 | 5:30-7 pm | 336-373-5826 NIGHT PADDLES $ Come out and enjoy the lake by moonlight. Bring your own boat or rent one of ours. Reservations are required. Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins, and Lake Townsend Ages 13+ | Dates TBD | 8-10 pm | 336-373-3741 OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL FREE 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 PEDAL BOATS $ Pedal a boat for up to 5 people around the lake. Country Park 10 am to 6 pm | Weekends only April 18 to May 24 | Daily May 25 to August 21 | Weekends only August 22 to October 25 PETANQUE OPEN PLAY FREE One of Europe's most popular outdoor games is a cousin of bocce. Players must provide equipment. Players of all skill levels are welcome. www.carolinapetanque.com. Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays | 1-4 pm PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY FREE 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

FREE Just like indoor volleyball, except played on sand, 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 SKATE PARKS

FREE Drop in on your skateboard, bike, inline skates, or scooter. Latham Skate Park and Glenwood Skate Spot SUMMER SUNSET SERIES @ LAKE BRANDT FREE Come out and enjoy a relaxing evening at the lake. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy live music as the sun sets over Lake Brandt. Lake Brandt June 23, July 28, and August 25, | 7-9 pm | 336-373-3741 TENNIS OPEN PLAY FREE Open play tennis facilities are available and open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Various Locations TRAILS & GREENWAYS FREE Get outside on our over 100 miles of trails and greenways – including garden paths, mountain bike trails, paved greenways, watershed trails, and more. Various Locations

Summer Sunset Series at Lake Brandt