Parks & Recreation Department

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DPR Events

Please see the City of Durham's Events Calendar for more events sponsored by the City.

Calendar of Events

Please Note: These events are subject to changed.

Vendors and Performers - Complete our online form so that we can contact you for upcoming events.

Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, please fill out the volunteer form.

Walltown Park Recreation Center Program Meetings

Durham Parks and Recreation will host a series of public meetings in October and November to solicit ideas from the citizens about the potential recreation program offerings at the new Walltown Park Recreation Center. All ages are welcome, specifically teens. If you are unable to make the meeting, you may provide your input on-line with our program survey.

Meeting dates, locations and times

Durham Parks and Recreation October 2009 Teen Programs/Activities

Unity in the Community Day (Observance of National Disability Awareness Month)

Saturday, October 24
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North Carolina Central University, Leroy T. Walker Complex, 1801 Fayetteville Street

View the Unity in the Community Day promotional video

This event is sponsored in partnership with North Carolina Central University and in part by Chick-fil-A.

Fall Festival

W.D. Hill Recreation Center Fall Festival (Ages 12 and Under)
Saturday, October 24
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
1308 Fayetteville Street
For information, call (919) 560-4292

Hallow-Eno

Saturday, October 31
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
West Point Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Road
For information, call (919) 471-1623 (option 1)

Skate Park Grand Opening

Saturday, November 7
12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
502 Foster Street

The Durham Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 5
Holiday Parade: 4 p.m.
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30 p.m.

Senior Holiday Party

Featuring LoKshun

Tuesday, December 8
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center
Tickets on sale November 2
$15 City Resident and $20 Non-City Resident

New Procedure to Purchase Senior Holiday Party Tickets

Client Intake Form

Transportation Registration Form