To serve the leisure needs of the Town through diverse recreation programs and a system of attractive and safe public parks.

To contact the Recreation & Parks Department:
Telephone: 919-918-7364
Century Center: 919-918-7385
Weather Cancellation Recording: 919-918-7373
FAX (Administration): 919-918-4475
FAX (Century Center Info. Office): 919-918-4476
Email: RecParks@townofcarrboro.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, Office closed on major holidays
Location: Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., 27510

Our Mission

To enrich the leisure needs and quality of life for citizens by providing accessible facilities, creative and diverse recreation opportunities and a safe public park system

For information concerning the hours of the Carrboro Cybrary, and programs that are being offered, please click on the above icon.

For information on the Carrboro Branch Library, please click the following link:

Carrboro Branch Library at McDougle Middle School

The Fall 2008 BROCHURE is now available.

See the Message Below about ON-LINE REGISTRATION

REC CONNECT

Deadline for Film Entries: August 29th- $15/entry
Late Entries accepted until September 22nd-$30/entry

For a copy of the film submission guidelines

Effective September 3, 2008, the Town of Carrboro will be implementing changes to its current registration process and the public will be able to register online for departmental activities. However, beginning August 18 you will be able to preview the registration page (http://online.activecommunities.com/carrboro) and familiarize yourself with the process.

To utilize this online registration opportunity, you will need to have an account with the Recreation and Parks Department. If you or a member of your family has previously created an account by registering for a program the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department will be sending you a login I.D. and PIN number via email to use on the new site. Please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 919-918-7364 if you need to update any information on your account.

If you have not previously registered for a program, or do not currently have an email address on account with us you may create an account online under the "My Accounts" tab and submit it. Your account information will be reviewed by our staff and you will receive an email when it is activated. Please allow 2-3 business days for your account to be activated which will enable you to register online. If you need to register immediately you may come by the office during normal business hours.

Please note that walk in and mail in registration will still be accepted.

If the youth basketball player is (1) new to the program, or (2) moving up to a new age group, or (3) wishes to re-enter the draft, please us this link to complete a Team Placement Request Form.

Once the form is completed and submitted-the program coordinator will be contacting you to confirm your child's team placement time. If you have any questions- please contact Craig Wolfe

To keep you better informed of what programs and events are being offered or held in the area, we have created a Monthly Newsletter -" A Palette of Programs". If you would like to receive an advance copy of this newsletter.

August 2008 Newsletter

BOARD OF ALDERMEN Approves RECREATION AND PARKS COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN. Resolution No. 46/2006-07

The Master Plan was approved by the Board of Aldermen on November 21, 2006

pdf. Copy of the Master Plan

The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is fortunate to have some groups that contribute their time and effort toward specific issues and projects within our community. One of these groups is the Carrboro Parks Project.

The Carrboro Parks Project -nonprofit group is currently fundraising for the design and installation of an 18 hole Disc Golf Course at Anderson Park. . This project is a community driven effort, with support of the Board of Aldermen. Previous projects include the fencing at the Anderson Dog Park, the shade sail for the playground at Town Commons, and the purchase of tennis backboards for Anderson and Wilson Parks.

If you would like to become involved in this or other parks and recreation projects, contact Carrboro Parks Project. or visit their webpage at Carrboroparks.org

Carrboro Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce that Martin Luther King, Jr. Park is now open to the public for temporary use prior to the official development of the site. The park includes a multi-purpose play field that opened on April 30th.

The Community Garden was approved on May 15th, 2007. Contact Jay Hamm at 919-647-9633 or ccgc@riseup.net for Garden Information.

If you are interested in participating in the Community Gardening program, please click HERE or HERE (Spanish Version) for more information. An application may be found HERE or HERE (Spanish Version)..

Park hours are sunrise to sunset. Contact Brendan Moore at 919-918-7392 for park information.

The Recreation and Parks Department will be replacing the restroom facility at Wilson Park in Fall 2008. The new building will feature several "green" features including waterless urinals, low flush commodes, automatic light and water shut offs, natural light and ventilation, and other energy reducing features. Please view the architectural rendering below and send any comments or questions to Brendan Moore by June 16th or call at 919-918-7392.

Design for the Restroom Facility

• Design for the Park is selected.
  
  

• Board of Aldermen approves the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park MASTER PLAN.
  

CARRBORO~ A BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

"The Town of Carrboro has made an ongoing commitment to bicycle facility planning since the mid-1970s. Over the past 25 years, the town has utilized its bonding authority to develop bike lanes and bike paths, has worked cooperatively to include bike lanes in all state road improvement projects, and has amended its street standards to include bike lanes as a requirement on all collector roads. In recognition of these accomplishments, Carrboro was recently recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists."

A Map of Carrboro's biking facilities

VOLUNTEERS Needed!!

The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is recruiting volunteers for it's YOUTH BASEBALL and YOUTH FOOTBALL programs and it's SPECIAL EVENTS. Anyone interested in volunteering should complete a VOLUNTEER INTEREST Application and return it to the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department.

If you have any questions on this volunteer position or any of the other volunteer opportunities within the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department, please call 918-7364 or visit the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES section of this web site.

Much of the vitality of life in Carrboro is due to the active involvement of citizens in the community. Volunteers of all ages regularly share their talents, skills, and ideas by planning or assisting with large events, serving on town advisory boards, or coaching a youth sports team. While some activities require the contribution of many hours, other opportunities call for only a few hours of time. Contribute to the Carrboro community-

You can…

Plan for the future while serving on the Recreation and Parks Advisory commission or other town boards. Discover community history and the unique aspects of Carrboro by planning Carrboro Day. Have Fun helping with the July 4th Celebration or a Century Center event! Help youth develop skills as you coach baseball, field hockey or another sport. Encourage and cheer an athlete at Senior Games! Share your knowledge and talents with others through exhibits, performances or workshops. Enjoy new Friends! Celebrate Community! Get involved-today!

Monthly Schedule of Events for the Century Center