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Three DPR Facilities Undergo Renovations
This winter, three Durham Parks and Recreation Centers will undergo renovations. The following centers will close: Weaver Street (Friday, December 11); W.D. Hill (Saturday, December 19); Edison Johnson Recreation Center & Aquatics Center (Sunday, December 20). The much needed renovations will be funded by the November 2005 bond and will include making the facilities ADA compliant.
Based on projections from the General Services Department, the centers are scheduled to re-open in June 2010.
The programs, activities and events held at the centers will be relocated to the following facilities:
- I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills, 2000 S. Alston Ave.
- Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee St.
- Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St.
- Priess Steele, 500 Pickwick Trail
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: Nicholas Allen
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, 1 - 6 p.m.
Edison Johnson Recreation Center
500 West Murray Ave. / (919) 560-4270
Center Coordinator: Amanda Johnson
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, 1 - 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.
Due to the temporary construction closure of other nearby facilities, Campus Hills will offer some extended program hours through May 28, 2010.
Table tennis offered 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights.
Racquetball courts available until 9 p.m. on Friday nights.
Teen Nite offered every Friday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Wellness Center Hours
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., and 6 p.m - 8 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Please note: The operational hours are subject to change. Please call the center directly for updated information.
W.D. Hill Recreation Center
1308 Fayetteville St. / (919) 560-4292
Center Coordinator: Andre White
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, 1 - 6 p.m.
Weaver Street Recreation Center
3000 Weaver St. / (919) 560-4294
Center Coordinator: Nikiya Cherry-Sanders
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 1 - 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday available for rentals
Neighborhood Centers
400 Cleveland Street / (919) 560-4355
Center Contact: Bridgette Robinson
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration & Fees
- Fees are based on a minimum class enrollment. Some classes require additional fees for supplies.
- In some cases, a non-resident fee is added to the original cost of the class.
- Participants will be required to present a driver's license to determine identity and residence status.
- 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.
- Fees are not pro-rated due to late registration.
- 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.