Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide | January - April 2024
Special Events
Kosmic March Madness (Ages 5 - 14)
Basketball fans, celebrate the beginning of March Madness - with a twist! Think you can shoot? How about in the dark? Try your luck in our Kosmic March Madness competition! Participants ages 10 and under will compete in three-onthree games and free throw contests. Participants ages 11-14 will participate in three-point contests, three-on-three games and free throw contests, all while under the glow of the black lights!
Allen Jay Recreation Center
Friday, March 1, 6 - 8 p.m.
Free
Father-Daughter Sneaker Ball (Ages 5 - 17)
Dress in your best and enjoy a special night of food, music, dancing and games as we make memories and celebrate Valentine's Day at the Father-Daughter Sneaker Ball! Prizes will be given to the best-dressed father and daughter duo and "Sneaker Queen" of the night. Dress code: Semi-formal with sneakers only.
Deep River Recreation Center
Saturday, February 17, 6 - 9 p.m.
$20 per father/daughter, $5 per additional family member
Bridging the Triad: Bridge Building Competition (Ages 8+)
Explore STEM programming and test your engineering skills by building a bridge with only 100 craft sticks and glue! Building packets will be available for pick-up beginning January 3. Local competition will be held February 3 at Deep River Recreation Center. Winners from the local event will move on to the regional competition on February 24 at Thomasville Aquatics and Community Center.
Deep River Recreation Center
Saturday, February 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Free
Eggciting Things on Southside (Ages 9+)
Are you EGGcited about Easter? This is an EGGcellent time for you to showcase your artsy side as we decorate eggs at Southside.
Southside Recreation Center
Monday, March 25, 1 - 2 p.m. Free
Bud Kivett Golf Tournament (Ages 16+)
Celebrating its 47th anniversary this year, the Bud Kivett Memorial City Golf Championship is a 36-hole, stroke play event open to the first 216 amateur golfers (ages 16+) who enter. Play will take place over the beautiful Oak Hollow and Blair Park golf courses, which have been rated in the top 75 public courses in the U.S.
Oak Hollow Golf Course
Saturday & Sunday, April 27 - 28, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
$50 per person
Galentine's Day Brunch (Ages 18+)
Spend relaxing time with your female friends eating good food, catching up on the latest in your lives, playing games and listening to music. It's also an opportunity to meet others and maybe even create new friendships at this allwomen social gathering! No boys allowed.
Deep River Recreation Center
Saturday, February 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$15 per person
Valentine's Sneaker Ball for Seniors (Ages 50+)
Wear your sneakers, join the party and get in a good workout on our dance floor with music by the Boogie Nights DJ! Light refreshments will be served. Special thanks to our co-sponsor, Devoted Health Plans. To register please contact the Senior Center at 336.883.3584.
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center
Wednesday, February 13, 5 - 7 p.m.
Free
Valentine's Day Floating Reception (Ages 50+)
This is a great chance to meet someone new or reconnect with someone from the past and view pictures of Valentines from the past. Everyone is asked to bring past photos of your special Valentine. Pictures will be displayed in the display case in the multipurpose area for everyone to enjoy.
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center
Wednesday, February 14, 9 - 11 a.m.
Free
St. Patrick's Day Celebration (Ages 50+)
Wear your green and get in the "shamrock spirit!"
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us as we enjoy music, word games and a snack, generously provided by HealthTeam Advantage and the Senior Center. Please contact the Senior Center to register at 336.883.3584.
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center
Friday, March 15, 2 - 3 p.m.
$3 per person
You can register for all programs by visiting our website or calling our office at 336.883.3469.
Special Interest
Girls II Women (Ages 9+)
Today's world throws a lot of challenges at our teens. We will discuss topics like peer pressure, body awareness and good decision-making in a confidential, supportive setting. We're even going to learn some basic kitchen skills and do a little cooking, as well as stretching exercises for relaxation and fitness activities for wellness. In our group, you can be yourself, and self-awareness leads to positive growth! Southside Recreation Center
Tuesdays, March 5 - April 30, 4 - 5 p.m. Free
The Brunch Club (Ages 18+)
Mingle with new people who enjoy a nice restaurant meal in a social setting! The registration fee covers the cost of transportation; meal costs are the responsibility of each participant.
Deep River Recreation Center
Fridays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
January 26, February 9 & 23, March 8 & 22 $5 per person for transportation, and each participant is responsible for the cost of their meal.
Grief Support: Walking Through Grief (Ages 50+)
This nine-week grief support group, sponsored by Liberty Hospice, is offered in-person and virtually. Discussion time follows each session, covering material such as "‘I’m Grieving, Now What?," "Grief During Holidays," "Complicated Grief," and others. Please register by contacting the Culler Senior Center at 336.883.3584.
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center
Fridays, now - January 19, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Free
Bingo (Ages 50+)
Socialize and meet new friends at the Culler Senior Center, all while enjoying games of bingo! We are also accepting donations of prizes that are unused and in original packaging. Please call us at 336.883.3584 for more information.
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center Wednesdays, January 3 - December 18, 1 - 3 p.m. $1 per person
Temple Theatre Trip: Till Beth Do Us Part (Ages 50+)
Built in 1925 as a vaudeville house, The Temple Theatre is a historic performance center in nearby Sanford. We will eat lunch in Sanford prior to attending a matinee performance of the play "'Til Beth Do Us Part." In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot more help on the home front than she's getting from her husband, Gibby - a washed-up weatherman who no longer makes his marriage a priority. In comes Beth, Suzannah’s sprightly Southern assistant, who explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, wellrun machine. Advance registration is required for the trip; please also note that the cost of lunch is on your own.
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center
Thursday, January 18, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 1, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$40 per person, plus the cost of lunch
Triad Honor Flight Information Session (50+)
Veterans and their loved ones are invited to attend an information session, sponsored by HealthTeam Advantage, on how to apply to join a Triad Honor Flight. Advance registration is required.
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center
Friday, January 26, 11 a.m. - noon Free
Trails & Greenways
High Point Greenway
The High Point Greenway is a 4.9-mile paved trail beginning at Armstrong Park (305 E. Parkway Ave.) and ending at Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road).
High Point City Lake Park Trail - 0.5 miles (This trail connects High Point City Lake Park with the Piedmont Environmental Center)
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).
Southwest Heritage Greenway
This .44-mile paved trail runs between Vail Avenue and Grimes Avenue, with parking located at the Southside Recreation Center (401 Taylor Ave.). From Taylor Avenue to Grimes Avenue, enjoy the Botanical Woodland Teaching Garden, a helixshaped walkway that combines art with nature.
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.
Urban Hikes
In partnership with the High Point Library, we've created an Urban Hikes Map with eight trails starting from the High Point Public Library. All the hikes are accessible by sidewalk.
Other Walking Loops
Aderholdt Track (High Point Athletic Complex): one loop = .25 miles
Allen Jay Recreation Center and Park (1073 E. Springfield Road): one loop = .5 miles
Burnett Park (1051 Montlieu Ave.): one loop = .3 miles
Washington Street Park (738 Washington St.): one loop around playground = .1 mile
Washington Terrace Park (101 Gordon St.): one loop = .3 miles
Find more information on our website: www.highpointnc.gov/trails.
Safety is always top priority. Please remember these important tips when visiting our parks and facilities.
Facilities
Allen Jay Recreation Center
336.883.3509
1073 E. Springfield Road
Athletic Field Rentals
336.883.3480
136 Northpoint Ave.
Blair Park Golf Course
336.883.3497
1901 S. Main St.
Deep River Recreation Center
336.883.3407
1529 Skeet Club Road
Hedgecock Dog Park
336.883.3469
300 W. Parris Ave.
High Point Athletic Complex
336.883.3480
2920 School Park Road
High Point City Lake Park
336.883.3498
602 W. Main St., Jamestown
High Point City Lake Park
Meeting & Event Center
336.883.6045
600 W. Main St., Jamestown
Morehead Recreation Center
336.883.3506
101 Price St.
Oak Hollow Campground
336.883.3492
3415 N. Centennial St.
Oak Hollow Golf Course
336.883.3260
3400 N. Centennial St.
Oak Hollow Marina
336.883.3494
3431 N. Centennial St.
Oak Hollow Park
336.883.3494
1841 Eastchester Drive
Oak Hollow Tennis Center
336.883.3493
3401 N. Centennial St.
Oakview Recreation Center
336.883.3508
503 James Road
Piedmont Environmental Center
336.883.8531
1220 Penny Road
Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center
336.883.3584
921 Eastchester Drive, Suite 1230
Southside Recreation Center
336.883.3504
401 Taylor Ave.
Recreation Centers Hours of Operation
Allen Jay, Deep River, Morehead & Oakview Recreation Centers
Recreation Center
Washington Terrace Park & Community Center
336.883.8599
101 Gordon St.
Facility Spotlight
Southside Recreation Center
Located at 401 Taylor Ave., Southside Recreation Center has something for the whole family to enjoy.
