Parks
Burlington offers many parks for passive and active recreation. Below is a listing of parks maintained by Burlington Recreation & Parks. For a searchable listing of all facilities, see Facilities, Rentals & Reservation.
| City Park Amusement Area 1333 Overbrook Rd. Burlington (336) 222-5030 |
5 athletic fields, amusement area with a playground & historical Dentzel Carousel, walking track, 12 lighted tennis courts, year-round aquatics facility, Thataways Youth Center, 3 enclosed shelters with grills, 2 open-air shelters with grills, picnic tables throughout the park, peaceful stream winds through the park & a greenway. | |||
| Joe C. Davidson Park Rural Retreat & St. Marks Church Rd. Burlington (336) 222-5030 |
With its primary focus being soccer & baseball, the park features a handicapped accessible playground, tennis courts & large outdoor picnic shelter available for rental. | |||
| Depot 100 West Front St. Burlington (336) 222-5001 |
Houses the Burlington Downtown Corporation and Paramount Theater manager. The Depot is an excellent location for weddings, receptions or events. | |||
| Dothan Park | ||||
| Elmira Community Center 810 Wicker St. Burlington |
Indoor & outdoor rental areas suitable for receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, small gatherings & classes. Basketball court, horseshoes, playground, soccer field & walking track. | |||
| Eva Baker Park | ||||
| Fairchild Community Center & Park 827 S. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington (336) 222-5119 |
The Center features a gymnasium with 2 full courts & space for basketball, volleyball, badminton, shuffleboard & pickleball. Game room & large multipurpose room available for rent. The park includes Burlington Athletic Stadium, host to the Burlington Royals, BMX bike track, softball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, walking track & picnic shelters. | |||
| Forest Hills Community Center & Park 227 Williamson St. Burlington (336) 222-5129 |
Indoor rooms for rent, game room & kitchen. Ideal for birthday parties, clubs, churches & family functions. The park features a baseball field (Little League), playground & soccer field. | |||
| Guilford-Mackintosh Park & Marina 1345 NC 61 South, Whitsett (336) 449-2078 |
Lake activities include fishing & boating. Rental boats (kayak/canoe/row boat/paddleboats) available. Launch ramp for boats with electric motor only. The park features walking & biking trails, open-air shelter, volleyball court, horseshoes & playground. | |||
| Jiggs Askew Dog Park 1333 Overbrook Rd. Burlington (336) 222-5030 |
2-acre, fenced, off-leash dog park. Includes two separated areas, one for smaller and older dogs and the other for large dogs. Water available for dogs. | |||
| Lake Cammack Park & Marina 4790 Union Ridge Rd. Burlington (336) 421-3872 |
850 acre reservoir has boat ramps and allows boating, fishing, skiing, jet skiing, and bank/pier fishing. The marina offers a beach area for ski boats and personal water craft visitors, 2 fish feeders, playground, picnic sites, picnic shelters and walking trails. An enclosed shelter is available for rentals. | |||
| Lake Mackintosh Park & Marina 2704 Huffman Mill Rd. Burlington (336) 538-0896 |
A lake for fishing, sailing, boating and paddling. Park features paddle boat, kayak and row boat rentals, 6 boat ramps, pier/bank fishing, 2 fish feeders, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground and a rental clubhouse which overlooks the lake. | |||
| Mayco Bigelow Community Center at North Park 849 Sharpe Rd. Burlington (336) 222-5138 |
7,056 square foot gymnasium, seating capacity is 470 for special events or large family reunions, dance studio, game room with video games, pool, air hockey and a 56" flat screen TV. Home to the North Park Library and North Park In Motion - which offers free dance classes. | |||
| North Park & Pool 849 Sharpe Rd. Burlington (336) 222-5138 |
Softball field, outdoor basketball courts, 1/4 mile walking track, two open air shelters with picnic tables, two playgrounds, the Sertoma shelter with central air/heat, a full kitchen and handicapped restroom. There is also a seasonal pool and kiddie pool with a full bathhouse. | |||
| Northwestern Park | Includes a small wooded area with many large trees, baseball/softball fields and a basketball court. | |||
| Petersburg Park 1428 Maple Ave. |
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| Robinson Park Rauhut St. and Key St. Burlington |
Neighborhood park with a basketball court, playground, walking track, and open space. | |||
| Southern Neighborhood Park Floyd St. Burlington |
Small community park with wooded area and basketball court. | |||
| Springwood Park 1450 Springwood Church Rd. Burlington |
Athletic complex with 7 soccer and 4 baseball/softball fields, with a walking trail, disc golf, 2 playgrounds and picnic shelters. Check shelter availability. | |||
| Stoney Creek Marina 1785 Faulkner Dr. Burlington (336) 229-7509 |
140 acre reservoir offers bank fishing and launch of private electric trolling motor boats and canoes/kayaks. Access and trailhead parking for Haw River Hiking Trail. | |||
| Town & Country Park 2999 Regent Park Lane, Burlington |
A natural area with hiking trails and and access to the Haw River Paddle Trail. Park hours are sunup to sundown. View the trail map. | |||
| Willowbrook Park E. Willowbrook Dr. & Fountain Place Burlington |
Stretching from Church St. to Front St. this natural park features a stream, playground and a gazebo. | |||