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.
The City holiday dates on the printed version of Play More are incorrect. Please see page 2 of the web version for the correct dates.
Durham Parks and Recreation is Durham's source for creative and challenging recreational choices. We strive to help citizens discover, explore, and enjoy life through creative
and challenging recreational choices that contribute to their physical. emotional, and social health. So 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.
Malgosia Atkinson, Recreation Manager (Edison Johnson and I. R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills, W.D. Hill Recreation Center, and Aquatics) Malgosia.Atkinson@durhamnc.gov, 560-4355, ext. 205
Sarah Hogan – Recreation Supervisor (Special Populations and Mature Adults) Sarah.Hogan@durhamnc.gov, 560-4355 ext. 236
Bridgette Robinson, Recreation Manager (Neighborhood Centers - Community and Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park, Weaver Street, Walltown, W. I. Patterson, E. D. Mickle, East Durham, and Morreene Road) Bridget.Robinson@durhamnc.gov, 560-4355, ext. 232
Park Development and Education
Beth S. Timson, Assistant Director – Park Planning/Design and Development Division Beth.Timson@durhamnc.gov, 560-4355, ext. 215
Beth Highley, Recreation Manager (West Point on the Eno, City Lakes, and Environmental Education) Beth.Highley@durhamnc.gov, 471-1623
Durham Parks and Recreation
Recreation Advisory Commission (RAC)
The RAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Durham Parks and Recreation Department. For information regarding the RAC, contact Lynda Kozar at (919) 560-4355, ext 233.
Destry Jordan, Chairman
Kim Anglin, Vice-Chair
Michael Woodard, Council Representative
Susan Kirk
Hope L. Murdock
Dick Mentock
Dan Moushon
Umar Muhammad
Linwood Webster
Selected by the NCRPA as recipients’ of the “Distinguished Recreation Board Award”
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.