Recreation & Parks

COVID Modifications for Facilities and Programs
Updated: 9/30/21
Recreation & Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. For assistance email Recreation@BurlingtonNC.gov or call (336) 222-5030. 
    OPEN PARKS & FACILITIES
    The following facilities are open. Visitors should be mindful to avoid crowds and wash or sanitize hands frequently.  Masks are required in all indoor facilities.
    • All Burlington parks, playgrounds, trails, and greenways.
    • Outdoor shelters are available to rent. Rental reservations can be made online. Call the Recreation & Parks Office for question, at 336-222-5030. For shelter reservations at a lake facility, contact the lake directly.
      **TJ Sports Shelter at City Park is currently unavailable due to construction.
    • Indoor facilities, indoor rentals, and community centers. Hours and service modifications vary by facility.
    • Burlington Tennis Center. 
    • City Park Amusement Area. Details available here.
    • The Valley Golf Course
    • Lakes & Marinas: Please view marina websites for any service modification: Cammack, Guilford-Mackintosh, Mackintosh & Stoney Creek.
    • Maynard Aquatic Center. Reservation & Information Here.
    PROGRAMS
    • Current programs, activities, childcare and more available here.
    • NC Wildlife programs are being held at Thataways Youth Center. Info and register at www.ncwildlife.org. 
    • For information on current athletic opportunities, visit Youth Athletics or Adult Athletics for more information.
    • Privately hosted events on public property via City’s Special Event application are now being accepted. 
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    • For information on special events, visit the B-Town Event page.

    CivicRec SocialMediaGraphic (1)IMPROVING AND EXPANDING THE ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION AND FACILITY RESERVATION EXPERIENCE!

    Burlington Recreation and Parks is now partnering with CivicRec to offer a cloud-based recreation management tool to allow citizens greater visibility of activities, classes, programs, sports leagues, and more that are offered by the department with more convenient online registration and payment options. 

    In addition, citizens can search for and reserve facilities, such as buildings, pavilions, shelters, and meeting rooms all conveniently online – from any connected smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop.  

    View the Burlington Recreation & Parks catalog of activities, programs and rentals and create your account on CivicRec now!

    Program registrations and facility rentals through CivicRec are live now! Users are encouraged to set up an account and browse the current programs, activities, and rental offerings. Please note many programs and facility rentals are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

    Everyone will be a new user in CivcRec, even if a user had an account on ActiveNet, the previous online registration platform. All new users will need to create an account in CivicRec to register for activities or rent facilities. 

    If previous ActiveNet users need to access their account information or print receipts for tax purposes, the site will be available here through February 28. After that date, ActiveNet will no longer be available and user accounts will be deleted. 

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