Outdoor Adventure/Nature Education
Family Athletics Parent-Child Golf Championship (All ages) The 35th edition of our Parent-Child Golf Championship is back, and we are introducing several new divisions of play! Participation will be limited to the first 36 teams to sign up. Practice balls will be available free of charge starting at 4:45 p.m. Participants will enjoy pizza before the competition begins with a shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. Both a captain’s choice (catfight) and a modified alternating shot format (after both have driven from each tee and selected the ball to be played) will be featured. The tournament will be scored on the Callaway system, with awards going to the top net and gross winners in each of the three divisions. Oak Hollow Golf Course Saturday, June 18, 5 - 8 p.m. $50 Regular division, $40 Junior and Sub-Junior divisions
Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt
Fitness/Exercise Family Open Gym (All ages) Shoot hoops, practice those basketball skills and enjoy family time in a casual atmosphere as you get in a workout together. Allen Jay Recreation Center Saturdays, now through December 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Deep River Recreation Center Saturdays, now through August 27, 10 a.m. - noon Oakview Recreation Center Saturdays, now through November 26, noon - 2 p.m. Free Father and Son Sports Day (Ages 5+) Dads, we invite you to bring your sons to enjoy a fun-filled day of basketball, pickleball, soccer, bocce and hockey during Father's Day weekend! Southside Recreation Center Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free
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Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers (Ages 6+) On Earth Day, we will gather to celebrate an ecosystem engineer - the beaver! Throughout last year the beavers who live nearby constructed a dam that is a sight to see. We will take a short hike to view the dam and hopefully even see one of these large rodent engineers! Back on the South Preserve, we will hike to a different structure, the beaver lodge. Information about this fascinating animal's biology and natural history will be discussed. As the sky darkens, there will be other nocturnal sights and sounds, so bring your flashlight! Piedmont Environmental Center Friday, April 22, 6 - 9 p.m. Free Launch and Lunch - Family Canoe Experience (Ages 5+) Learn more about High Point City Lake from the seat of a canoe during this unique experience! Following a dryland training lesson, we will launch canoes and embark on a two-hour tour of the Arnold J. Koonce, Jr. City Lake to look for wildlife and learn about the rich history of the lake and shoreline. We will take a break for a picnic lunch in a quiet cove at the far end of the lake. Participants must pre-register for this experience by calling the Piedmont Environmental Center at 336.883.8531. High Point City Lake Park Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $15 for adults ages 16+, $5 per child National Trails Day Celebration (All ages) Natural beauty and open space, exploration and discovery, solitude and reflection, exercise and other health benefits clearly make our lives richer. These are the gifts and opportunities of having a variety of trails in our community. Grab your hiking shoes and help us celebrate National Trails Day! Guided hikes will be limited to nine participants each and are scheduled at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Please call 336.883.8531 for more information. Piedmont Environmental Center Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free
Special Event Easter Eggstravaganza (All ages) The tradition returns! High Point Parks & Recreation's annual Easter Egg Hunt is designed for youth ages 2 - 13 and our ASPIRE friends, but the fun and festivities are open to all youth. Egg hunts begin at 5 p.m. and will be held rain or shine. Prizes given for lucky golden eggs found in each hunt. Please be sure to bring a basket or bag for each child participating. If you are interested in being a vendor at this event, please contact Victoria Garrett at 336.883.8599. High Point Athletic Complex Thursday, April 14, 4 - 8 p.m. Free
