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High Point Greenway

The High Point Greenway is a 4.45-mile paved trail beginning at Armstrong Park (305 East Parkway Ave.) and ending at Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road).

Bicentennial Greenway

The 6.2-mile High Point section of the Bicentennial Greenway begins at the Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road) and runs to Gallimore Dairy Road. The Greenway then travels through Greensboro, connecting to the Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway at the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.

Natural Surface Trails

High Point offers 6.6 miles of natural surface trails through hardwood and pine forests and lakeside habitats in the North and South Preserves at the Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road).

West End Cross Country Course & Walking Trail

A 1.5-mile natural surface walking trail is located at West End Park (1701 Edgewood Drive). This course can be reserved by groups for a cross country meet for $100 per meet. Please call 336.883.3480 to check availability.

Other Walking Loops

Aderholdt Track (High Point Athletic Complex): 1 loop = .25 miles Allen Jay Recreation Center and Park (1073 East Springfield Road): 1 loop = .5 miles Burnett Park (1051 Montlieu Ave.): 1 loop = .3 miles Washington Street Park (738 Washington St.): 1 loop around playground = .10 mile Washington Terrace Park (101 Gordon St.): 1 loop = .3 miles

Natural surface trails near the Piedmont Environmental Center Southwest Heritage Greenway Lake view from a trail near PEC

Esports

Leagues/Tournaments schedule for 2022 by season (marquee leagues have a * next to them)

Download the "Mission Control GG" app or scan the QR code in the photo above.

Summer: July - September

PGA Tour 2K* Fortnite Rocket League Super Smash Brothers

Fall: Mid-September - December

Madden NFL* Super Smash Brothers Fortnite Some games may change due to new releases or popularity.

$10 per participant for marquee leagues/tournaments Non-marquee leagues/tournaments will vary in participant fee from $5 - $10 to no charge for participation.

ASPIRE’s Big Three Challenger Basketball League “Swarms” Greensboro

As part of the Big Three Challenger Basketball League's partnership with the Greensboro Swarm, our athletes were featured as the half-time performance at the Swarm game on March 18 and provided with a Swarm t-shirt and basketball.

The Big Three Challenger League is a partnership between High Point Parks & Recreation, Greensboro Parks and Recreation and the Town of Kernersville Parks & Recreation, serving people with physical and intellectual disabilities through our ASPIRE programming. Play will return in January 2023.

For more information about our Challenger programs, please visit the High Point Parks & Recreation webpage or call ASPIRE staff at 336.883.3483.

High Point Parks & Recreation is pleased to offer a variety of rental opportunities at our recreation centers and facilities. We offer affordable rates and attractive venues for: • Small groups to large gatherings • Indoor and outdoor events • Corporate events and meetings • Family reunions and celebrations • Wedding receptions and baby showers • Birthday parties • Shelter fee is per four hours • Facility fee is per hour, minimum two hours

* = shelter has electricity.

Call 336.883.3469 or visit our website at www.highpointnc. gov/pr to find out more about our affordable rates, helpful staff and attractive venues.

Shelter at Armstrong Park Community/Neighborhood Parks- 336.883.3469

Shelter Name Size Number of Tables People Capacity Fee

Allen Jay Park #1 20’ x 20’ (3)8’ tables, (1) 6’ table 30 Allen Jay Park #2 20’ x 30’ (2)16’ tables 32 Armstrong Park 24' x 52' (6)6' tables, (2) 8' ADA tables 50 Cedrow Park* 40’ x 20’ (4)8’ tables, (2) 8’ ADA tables 46 Deep River Park 48’ x 23’ (6)6’ tables, (2) 8’ ADA tables 50 Macedonia Park 20’ x 30’ (2)12’ tables 24

High Point City Lake Park - 336.883.3498

Shelters 1, 8, 9, 10 Closed due to construction 2* 65’ x 51’ (20)12’ tables 3* 65’ x 51’ (20)12’ tables

4* 5* 6* 7* 24’ x 36’ (6)12’ tables 20’ x 36’ (7)12’ tables 40’ x 84’ (22)12’ tables 40’ x 84’ (22)12’ tables 240 240 72 84 264 264

Oak Hollow Park - 336.883.3494

1* North Overlook 25’ x 50’ (7)8’ tables, (2) 8' ADA tables 70 2* North Overlook 25’ x 50’ (7)8’ tables, (2) 8' ADA tables 70 3* Festival Park 25’ x 50’ (7)8’ tables, (2) 8' ADA tables 70 4* Festival Park 25’ x 50’ (7)8’ tables, (2) 8' ADA tables 70 5* Sailboat Point 25’ x 50’ (7)8’ tables, (2) 8' ADA tables 70 6* Sailboat Point 25’ x 50’ (7)8’ tables, (2) 8' ADA tables 70

Washington Terrace Park & Community Center - 336.883.8599

1 16’ x 16’ (4)6’ tables 2

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5* 16’ x 16’ (2)12’ tables 25’ x 17’ (1)6’ table, (1) 8’ table, (2)12’ tables 24' x 52' (6)8’ handicap tables, (2)8’ ADA tables 36' x 65' (13)6' tables, (2) 8' table, (6)12' tables 24 24

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