Recreation and Parks

Recreation and Parks provides activities for people of all ages through recreation centers, parks, greenways, pools, historical sites, golf courses, and other facilities. As you begin to fill in your family calendar, don’t forget to include the recreational opportunities the city is offering this season. We look forward to seeing you in our parks and programs!

Recreation Center Monthly Programs & Fliers

Kids at W.R. Anderson Jr. Community Center enjoy free steak sliders from a food truck. Thanks to Walmart for their support at this and other locations in 2017.

UPDATES:

• Lockland Park, at 401 Lockland Avenue, will be closed starting Monday, September 11, 2017, to install an improved stormwater drainage system for the park and the surrounding streets.  The park will be closed for the duration of the project, which is expected to last six months, weather permitting. For more information call CityLink 311.
• Salem Lake and Historic Bethabara are hosting a total of 9 hikes in support of the Hike NC partnership with BSBCNC.  Each hike is different and showcases a different area of our parks and will be led by a recreation staff person. Go to gohikenc.com/triad for additional information!
• Quarry Park is now open utilizing our regular park hours of 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Be sure to visit and check out this great site comprised of walking and biking trails, restrooms, seating and beautiful sightlines!
• Ten (10) Recreation Center locations will offer After School Care!
  After School Locations Flier [pdf/1p] | After School Registration Form [pdf/5p]
• William Royston, Recreation's Director,  has been featured by the Winston-Salem Ambassadors! Be sure to visit the Ambassadors Webpage for the inside scoop into the world of Recreation & Parks!
• Demolition on the Reynolds Park Road Bridge has begun and barricades have been set along the Salem Creek Greenway. If you utilize this greenway, please expect a detour.  Below are images of the detoured route. 
• Cricket’s Nest Craft Shop, located at 4401 Country Club Rd., has new hours! Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. and Thursday's 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  For more information please call, 336-659-4315!
• Salem Lake Construction information
  *Map of Salem Lake[pdf/1p]
• Skate Park at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
• Muddy Creek Greenway Access
• Rental of picnic shelters and facilities
• Salem Lake has been featured on the Triad Treasures blog! Be sure to read the story today! Salem Lake Piedmont Parent Blog
• Historic Bethabara Park has events all season!
• Miller Park Improvements online Survey
• Check out the Greenway Plan! [pdf/30kb/2p]
• Get Involved...Adopt-a-Park!
• Memory Trees & Benches
• Visit the Cricket's Nest Craft Shop
• Community Band information, schedule, and video
• Recreation Centers map and links
• Recreation & Parks has been recognized by Playacrossamerica.com for the playground at Washington Park! Be sure to read the great review and check out the great photos http://playacrossamerica.com/washington-park-winston-salem/
• Project Update for Salem Creek Connector

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