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Fees and Charges


Play More with DPR

Durham Parks and Recreation has a benefits program for our participants! Participants may purchase a "DPR Playmore Card" which will give them a discounted rate on all programs, in addition to other benefits listed below. The cards are renewable annually.

Each program price listing has four prices: two prices for City Residents (with and without a Play More Card), and two prices for Non-City Residents (with and without a Play More Card).

Play More Card Benefits


Participants receive a discounted fee rate for all recreation programs (excludes rental facilities). Participants may purchase volume discounted punch passes for the following programs:

  • Aerobic classes
  • Open gym (adults)
  • Fitness training
  • Racquetball/handball court extended use passes
  • Lap and recreation swim
  • Total tot time
  • Water exercise classes
  • Wellness packages
  • Early Registration for a few designated DPR programs;
  • Can be used as photo identification for quick entry into DPR facilities.

Please note: the Wellness monthly pass now includes the following:
*Monthly Wellness/Open Gym Package includes unlimited land fitness and mind/body classes including Aerobics, Zumba, Boot Camp, Dance Fusion, Total Body, Yoga, African Relaxation, open gym programs. It also includes use of the gymnasium when available and use of any weight/fitness equipment at any DPR Recreation facility.

Play More Card Fee Structure

  • Individual: $20 Residents; $25 Non-Residents
  • Benefits apply to one adult plus all youth under the age 13 residing in the same house
  • Two Party: $35 Residents; $45 Non-Residents
  • Benefits apply to two adults plus all youth under the age 13 residing in the same house
  • Teen: $10 Residents; $12 Non-Residents
  • Benefits apply to individual teen (ages 13 – 17)

Participants may choose to purchase this card in order to receive the associated benefits; however, it is not required to participate in this program.

Play More Cards are currently available at the following sites:

  • DPR Administrative Office, 400 Cleveland St
  • Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St.
  • Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park, 1309 Halley St.
  • I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills, 2000 South Alston Ave.

Questions? Call (919) 560-4355 or e-mail dprinfo@durhamnc.gov.


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Reduced Fees, Discounts, and Waivers

Please note: Only one discount may be applied to a registration or facility rental.

Multi-Child Discount

  • The multi-child discount applies to select programs for families who do not qualify for reduced fees under other discount programs and have more than one child registering for the same course.

Senior Citizen Discount

  • Senior citizen discounts are available for mature adults aged 60 or better. A 10 percent discount is available on all recreational programs and admissions to facilities for activities sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation. Activities with specified mature adult rates, mature adult programs, and facility, field, and equipment rentals are excluded from this discount.

Employee Discount

  • Current City of Durham employees receive a 25 percent discount on all instructional classes and recreational passes for activities sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation. Child Care programs and facility, field, and equipment rentals are excluded from this discount.

Non-Profit Discount

  • Non-profits receive a 10 percent discount on facility, field and equipment rentals. Facilities, fields and equipment with specified non-profit rates are excluded from this discount. Please note that non-profits must provide the IRS letter documenting their 501c3 status.

Sliding Fee Scale

  • The sliding fee scale may be used to reduce the amount paid for childcare programs.
  • The scale ranges from 10 percent to 100 percent and is based on income, number of members per household, and special circumstances affecting the applicant’s ability to pay.
  • Applications are available at the recreation center main offices and on the DPR website.
  • The application is used to determine the percentage (from 10 percent -100 percent) to be paid by the participant for participation in the listed programs.
  • Once approved, the reduced fee is good for one year.

Program Fee Waiver

  • The fee waiver is available to anyone receiving support through the Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) and may be used for programs, excluding childcare programs, facility, field, and equipment rentals, and others as specified in registration materials.
  • Applications are available at the main office, recreation centers, and on the website.
  • The outcome is valid for one year from the date of approval.

Facility, Field and Equipment Fee Waiver

  • The applicant is responsible for completing the reservation process prior to submitting the application for facility, field or equipment fee waivers.
  • Any persons requesting a fee waiver must submit a completed Facility, Field and Equipment Fee Waiver application to the department.
  • The applicant must reapply for each rental.
  • The applicant must pay the security deposit by the date due and pay all other fees not waived by the Recreation Advisory Commission by the established deadline.


DPR Wellness Package

Work out at a DPR facility or take fitness classes for an affordable monthly price with DPR's new wellness package. The cost is $20 (City Residents) and $30 (Non-City Residents). You must have a Play More Card to participate. Benefits include unlimited group fitness and mind/body classes, use of fitness equipment, open gym and more. For information, download Play More magazine or call (919) 560-4355.