Parks & Recreation Department

Durham Parks And Recreation Department Special Programs/Inclusion

Recreation Manager: Sarah Hogan, (919) 560-4355, ext 236, Sarah.Hogan@durhamnc.gov.


Durham Parks and Recreation strives to make its programs, services, and facilities accessible for all individuals and families, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ability level.

In addition to the Special Programs listed on this page (links below), we also encourage you to look through the many other opportunities offered by our department and participate in these as well or instead.

The Special Programs/Inclusion unit provides many programs designed to meet the needs of citizens with disabilities, i.e. Beepball (Blind Softball), Camp Discover and Camp Explore (designed for youth too old for other camps or who need a smaller program or different activity level than found in traditional camps), Special Olympics, and much more. These programs are tailored for participants based on their disability. And we also make accommodations within other DPR programs for persons with special needs.

Medication Policy

Participants who take medication during programs are required to complete a Medication Information and Waiver Form and return it before the program begins.

Inclusive After School, Intersession, And Spring Break Programs

Special Olympics Durham County Programs

Other Programs

Programs For Persons With Vision Impairments


Special Programs Guide 2009

ADAPT Brochure 2009


For additional information, call 560-4355.