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Director
Rhonda B. ParkerMailing Address
101 City Hall PlazaDurham, NC 27701
Phone
(919)560-4355Fax
(919)560-4021
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Durham Parks and Recreation provides opportunities for our community to Play More! We strive to make our programs, services, and facilities accessible for all individuals and families, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ability level.
Durham Parks and Recreation strives to help citizens discover, explore, and enjoy life through creative and challenging recreational choices that contribute to their physical, emotional, and social health. Let this site serve as your guide in planning healthy, fun, and quality activities for you and your family. Let us show you how to play more!
View DPR's Play More Program Guide. For a hard copy please call (919) 560-4355.
DPR Launches New Play More Cards
Play More Cards will be available beginning August 1, 2009, at the DPR Administrative Office, I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center and Edison Johnson Recreation and Aquatic Center. Play More Cards will be available at more sites throughout the fall. Please check the Web site for updated listings.
Customers and citizens are encouraged to immediately report any injury or illness received as a result of participation in leisure services provided by or at City of Durham Parks and Recreation facilities, parks and trails. Please call 560-4355, to file an Accident Report.
If you see illegal activity in any park at any time, please contact the police by dialing 911.
If you have any questions or concerns please email us at:
DPRinfo@durhamnc.gov
If you are looking to reserve a picnic shelter or facility please email:
reservations@durhamnc.gov
Mailing Address:
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Administrative Office located at:
400 Cleveland St, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 560-4355
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