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Recreation Centers

 

We are proud to offer several recreational facilities for Durham citizens. Adults, seniors, youth, and teens can all find positive, enriching, and fun activities in our well-maintained recreation centers. All of our centers offer diverse activities to meet the recreational needs of both individuals and families.

Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park

1309 Halley St. / (919) 560-4288
Center Director: Sarah Hogan
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday

East Durham Recreation Center

2615 Harvard Ave. / (919) 560-4278
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Edison Johnson Recreation Center

500 West Murray Ave. / (919) 560-4270
Center Coordinator: Katherine Williams
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Holton Career and Resource Center

401 N. Driver St./ (919) 354-2750
Center Coordinator: Jeff Forde
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Irwin R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills

2000 South Alston Ave. / (919) 560-4444
Center Coordinator: Marcia Shirilla
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Center is scheduled to reopen on Monday, September 19. Campus Hills Pool will reopen on Friday, September 24.

Morreene Road Recreation Center

1100 Morreene Rd. / (919) 560-4405

T.A. Grady Recreation Center

531 Lakeland St. / (919) 560-4280
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday

Walltown Park Recreation Center

1308 W. Club Blvd. / (919) 560-4296
Center Coordinator: Aundrea White
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

W.I. Patterson Recreation Center

2614 Crest St. / (919) 560-4560
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday

W.D. Hill Recreation Center

1308 Fayetteville St. / (919) 560-4292
Center Coordinator: Andre White
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1- p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed on Sunday

Weaver Street Recreation Center

3000 Weaver St. / (919) 560-4294
Center Coordinator: Nikiya Cherry-Sanders
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Sunday except for church rentals

Registration & Fees

1. Fees are based on a minimum class enrollment. Some classes require additional fees for supplies.
2. In some cases, a non-resident fee is added to the original cost of the class.
3. Participants will be required to present a driver's license to determine identity and residence status.
4. All classes are offered on a first-come first-served basis. Payments, where indicated, must be made to secure a space on the class roster.
5. Fees are not pro-rated due to late registration.
6. Reduced fees are available for qualifying City of Durham Senior Citizens.

The City of Durham department of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to make changes to the listed fees and charges associated with its programs and activities.