City of Winston-Salem | Recreation & Parks

Recreation and Parks provide 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!

Updates:

Oct. 12 closures due to Michael: Miller Park rec center, Polo Park rec center, Salem Lake Trail (through Saturday), Salem Creek Greenway, Salem Lake boat ramp and Winston Lake Park.
Trail of Treats and a free screening of "Hocus Pocus" at Bolton Park October 19! View Trail of Treats & "Hocus Pocus" Flyer [pdf/1p]
Dark in the Park at Historic Bethabara Park has been postponed due to weather. The new date is Saturday, October 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Eleven (11) Recreation Center locations offer After School Care! After School Program Flyer 2018 [pdf] | After School Program (2018-2019) Registration [pdf]
It's Pool Season! Be sure to check out the 2018 Pool Calendar for opening dates, times, and swim lessons! Pool Schedule [pdf]
Be sure to visit the Historic Bethabara Park's webpage for more information on upcoming events!
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 with walking and biking trails, restrooms, seating and beautiful sightlines!
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!
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!
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

Inclement Weather Information

Latest News

City Council Meeting to Ratify State of Emergency; City Storm Response Details

Posted: Friday, October 12, 2018

Marketing and Communications - Oct. 12, 2018 Mayor Allen Joines has declared a state of emergency in Winston-Salem in the af...

Historic Bethabara Park's Dark in the Park Postponed to October 20

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2018

Historic Bethabara Park's Dark in the Park, originally scheduled for Thursday, October 11, has been postponed due to weather....

Trail of Treats and "Hocus Pocus" Coming Oct. 19 to Bolton Park

Posted: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Recreation & Parks - Oct. 9, 2018 The Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department is holding its third annual "...

Special Olympics “BBQ, Boogie & Bowling” Fundraiser Returning Oct. 12

Posted: Monday, October 8, 2018

Recreation & Parks - Oct. 5, 2018 Special Olympics Forsyth County will hold its annual "BBQ, Boogie & Bowling"fundra...

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