Outdoor Recreation

EXPLORE NATURE DROP-IN HOURS

Explore West Point on the Eno as you may have never before! Enjoy hands-on nature and science activities and take on a hike along the nearby trails! No cost, but pre-registration is required for this program. Youth participants must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please note that everyone must be pre-registered individually in order to participate. No Cost WEST POINT ON THE ENO 15045 May 22 Sa 10am-11am 15046 May 22 Sa 11:30am-12:30pm

INDIVIDUAL EXPEDITION: THE ANIMALYMPICS!

Go active outdoors with your family in Durham’s Parks while learning and practicing animal movements in the Animalympics! Pick up an activity sheet from the dropbox at Indian Trail Park anytime over the weekend. Pre-registration required. Please note this is a self-guided program and will not be led by DPR staff. No Cost INDIAN TRAIL PARK 15047 May 22 Sa 8am-10pm 15048 May 23 Su 8am-10pm

INDIVIDUAL EXPEDITION: MINDFULNESS

Explore Northgate Park with a self-guided wellness activity for the whole family! Practice being present and enjoying the outdoors through kid-friendly mindfulness activities. Pick up an activity sheet from the dropbox at the park anytime over the weekend to follow the mindfulness trail in the park. Pre-registration is required. Please note this is a self-guided program and will not be led by DPR staff. No Cost NORTHGATE PARK 15043 May 29 Sa 8am-10pm 15044 May 30 S 8am-10pm

PARK SPOTLIGHT

Durham Parks and Recreation has responded to the public’s request to better maintain City parks and trails. Money from the ½ penny for park and trail deferred maintenance, Durham Parks Foundation, as well as money from the capital project planning, have gone into repairs.

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, Durham Parks and Recreation broke ground on the Hoover Road Athletic Park, located at 632 North Hoover Road. The 25-acre athletic park is scheduled to be completed by November 2021 and will include: • Four natural grass, lighted fields • Ample parking with charging capability for E-Cars • A large picnic shelter • Playground and trails For more information on this construction project visit the Hoover Road Athletic Park General Services page. Visit our YouTube Channel to view a video of the groundbreaking event.

Hoover Road Athletic Park

PUBLIC ART AT HOOVER ROAD ATHLETIC PARK

Hoover Road Athletic Park has funding for public art through the City's % for Public Art program. This program allows us to designate up to 1% of the total Capital budget to commission public art. The Request for Qualifications for Hoover Road will be released in late December early January. A selection committee will be formed to review artist applications and select a finalist. This committee will include representatives of the stakeholders of Hoover Road Park such as neighborhood representatives, park users, local businesses, as well as local artists. For more information about the City of Durham's Public Art program visit the Cultural & Public Art Program page. If you are interested in receiving updates about the Hoover Road Athletic Park public art project, please email Annette Smith.