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**Burlington Recreation and Parks - Coronavirus Related Closures, Cancellations & Modifications**

Recreation & Parks Administrative Office will be closed to walk-ins but will remain staffed. Please email recreation@burlingtonNC.gov or call (336) 222-5030 for assistance. For complete and must up-to-date info on the City's response, closures and cancellations, click here. (Updated 7/1/20)

CLOSED PARKS & FACILITIES

Following updated recommendations from the CDC and Governor Cooper, Burlington Recreation and Parks has CLOSED all of its indoor facilities and some outdoor facilities to the public. This closure includes:

Fairchild Park Community Center
Mayco Bigelow Community Center
Forest Hills Community Center
Thataways Youth Center
Kernodle Senior Center
All City of Burlington playgrounds and basketball courts
Facility and shelter reservations are unavailable until further notice

OPEN PARKS & FACILITIES

All parks, trails, greenways, marinas, and the Indian Valley Golf Course currently remain OPEN. Visitors should maintain 6 feet of social distance and visit parks for solitary recreational activities only. Please avoid crowds and refrain from group activity. Please note that all playgrounds and basketball courts in these parks are closed.

Burlington Tennis Center. Please view the service modifications on the BTC page.
City Park (restroom at Field #5 open, all others closed)
Davidson Park (restroom at park office open, all others closed)
Fairchild Park
Indian Valley Golf Course - Service Modifications: The Clubhouse is only open for payments. Only one golfer per golf cart.All pencils/scorecards will be discarded after use. Patrons are asked to not touch the flagsticks.
Jiggs Askew Memorial Dog Park
Lakes & Marinas - Please view marina websites for service modification: Cammack, Guilford-Mackintosh, Mackintosh & Stoney Creek.
Maynard Aquatic Center - Please view the service modifications on the aquatics page.
North Park
Springwood Park (restroom at baseball complex open, all others are closed)
Depot restrooms

PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS

Summer Day Camps are open. For information and service modifications visit the Summer Camps page. Registration for summer camp can be made by appointment by calling 336-222-5030.
Specialty Camps and Camp Green Leaves are cancelled for the summer.
Some Outdoor Programs have been able to restart. See what is available on the Outdoor Programs page.
Youth and adult athletic registration have been frozen until further notice.
Privately hosted events on public property via City’s Special Event application are on hold. Exception: Outdoor Fitness Use Permit.
For information on special events, visit the B-Town Event page.

Our Mission
To provide diversified leisure opportunities involving a wide
variety of programs at well-maintained and strategically
located facilities that may enhance the quality
of life for all residents within our community.
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RECREATION & PARKS
Administrative Office
1333 Overbrook Road
Burlington, NC 27216
(336) 222-5030
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Calendar

Tue, Jul 14

Get Hiking! at Cedarock Park
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Fri, Jul 17

Meet Up Paddle at Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina
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Wed, Jul 22

Sunset Paddle at Guilford Mackintosh Marina
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Tue, Jul 28

Get Hiking! on the Haw River Trail
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RECREATION NEWS UPDATES
What's Happening in Burlington Rec & Parks!

Mayco Bigelow Center

Mayco Bigelow Community Center is 14,500 square foot facility housing a large gym with seating for 470, kitchen, library, dance studio and game room complete with coin-operated video games, pool, air hockey, Pump it Up (FX) DDR and an 80" HD flat screen. Additional Info...
Lifeguards wanted at the MAC

Lifeguards wanted for year-round and seasonal shifts. Flexible schedules and free training. Rates begin at $10.50/hr. Read on...
Lakes and Marinas

The Burlington Recreation and Parks Department operates four marinas on three lakes. Various types of recreational opportunities are offered throughout the lake system. Additional Info...
Senior Center

The John Robert Kernodle Senior Center offers an array of activity for all senior adults age 55 and over. Read on...
Greenways & Bikeways Plan

Learn more about the City of Burlington plan for greenways and bikeways. For more information contact the Recreation and Park Department at 336-222-5030. Additional Info...