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**Burlington Recreation and Parks - COVID Modifications for Facilities and Programs**

Updated: 1/20/21

Recreation & Parks Administrative Office are closed to walk-ins but will remain staffed. Please email Recreation@BurlingtonNC.gov or call (336) 222-5030 for assistance.

OPEN PARKS & FACILITIES

The following facilities are open. Visitors avoid crowds and large group activities, stay 6 feet apart, wear a mask, and wash or sanitize hands frequently.

All Burlington parks, trails, and greenways
Playgrounds (max capacity of each playground is posted, but will not exceed 50 people, mask required)
Outdoor shelters are available for rent at 50% capacity with max a of 50 people. Rental reservations can be made through the Recreation & Parks Office at 336-222-5030. For shelter reservations at a lake facility, contact the lake directly. Renters are required to wear masks when not eating and provide table coverings. **TJ Sports Shelter at City Park is currently unavailable due to construction.
Burlington Tennis Center. Please view the service modifications on the BTC page.
City Park
Davidson Park (restroom at park office open, all others closed)
Fairchild Park
The 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
Depot restrooms
Thataways Youth Center. Open for Virtual Rec Days only.

CLOSED PARKS & FACILITIES

Burlington Recreation and Parks has CLOSED all of its indoor facilities and some outdoor facilities to the public. These closures include:

Fairchild Park Community Center
Mayco Bigelow Community Center
Forest Hills Community Center
Kernodle Senior Center
Paramount Theater
TJ Sports Shelter at City Park (closed due to construction)
Basketball courts
Indoor facility rentals are unavailable until further notice

PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS

Small-group, guided hikes are being offered. See what is available on the Outdoor Programs page.

Youth Programs is offering Virtual Rec Days. A program that provides a supervised space for kids to complete online studies. Click here for more information.

Burlington Youth Council is currently meeting via zoom. Email thataways@burlingtonnc.gov for link or more information.

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 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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