COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates
As of Monday March 7, 2022, following the lifted Durham City & County mask mandates, all individuals entering City of Durham Parks and Recreation indoor facilities are not required to wear a face covering (mask). As of Monday, March 21, 2022, the mask mandate for City Employees has lifted.
Please continue to follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages and visit our website for updates. For additional information visit the City of Durham COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates & Resources page.
Open
- Recreation Centers
- City Lakes
- Parks
- Park Restrooms
- Playgrounds
- Trails
- Greenways
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Disc Golf Courses
- The disc golf course baskets at holes 12 and 13 at Valley Springs Park have been temporarily removed due to construction.
- The disc golf course at Bethesda Park is closed due to a sewer construction project.
- Athletic Fields
- Futsal Courts
- Basketball Courts
- Skate Park at Durham Central Park
- Picnic Shelters
- Campsites
- Dog Parks - Entry is only permitted for dogs with a current dog park tag. Owners are required to clean up after their dogs, both inside and outside the fenced area. Children under 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult and spectators (those without a dog) need to remain outside the fenced areas.
- Spraygrounds
- Fitness/Wellness Centers
- Indoor Walking
- Rentals - Many of our amenities and facilities are now available to rent.
- DPR Administration Building - Staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
All park and trail users are required to comply with local and state restrictions.
We have assigned off-duty officers to monitor our parks, and we also ask that residents call the Police Non-emergency line at 919-560-4600 to report any violations of the current executive order or unsafe behavior.
Limited Operations
Closed
- Outdoor Pools
- Forest Hills Sprayground
- Ropes Courses
Programs, Leagues, Activities, and Events
- Visit our registration site to browse/register for our current programs (both in-person and virtual).
- View upcoming events on our website calendar or browse through our Play More Guide.
- View our virtual programs page to learn about programs and activities offered via Zoom, YouTube, and our Blog.
If you have any questions regarding specific programs please email DPRInfo@DurhamNC.gov.
Additional Safety Recommendations
Additional recommendations include washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; and staying home when you are sick. The CDC recommends coughing or sneezing into a tissue and then throwing it away, or sneezing into your upper shirt, sleeve or elbow, completely covering your nose and mouth; use your elbow to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.