News Flash

Whippoorwill Park Tennis Courts Closed October 26

The tennis courts at Whippoorwill Park will be closed to the public Monday, October 26 for pressure washing.

Repairs to the cracks on the courts will also be made in the coming weeks, please continue to check our website and follow us on social media for d...

Indoor Pools Open for Lap Swim by Reservation Only

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce that the Edison Johnson Aquatics Center and Campus Hills Pool are now open for lap swim by reservation only.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, DPR will follow the safety guidelines as recommended by the Ce...

Virtual & Drive-Through Fall Festival and Halloween Events

Amid COVID-19, Halloween will look a little different in Durham this year. Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host several contact-free Fall Festival and Halloween events in October.

Construction around Solite Park and American Tobacco Trail

Fayetteville Road around Solite Park is undergoing construction to widen the road. This project created a four-way intersection at Barbee and Fayetteville Roads with one side of this intersection being a new entrance into Solite Park. Weather permitting, ...

Park and Trail Maintenance

C.M. Herndon Park - Field Conversion project

Beginning in early November, C.M. Herndon Park will undergo major renovations in the southwest portion of the site. Renovations will include the conversion of the small turf field into additional parking. This a...