Welcome to Durham Parks & Recreation

Our Mission

Durham Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities.  Together, with the residents of Durham, we celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.

SUMMER Youth & Adult Programs

FALL Program Registration
 
Please click HERE for information on YOUTH programs and to register.
 
Please click HERE for ADULT programs, trips and classes and to register.
 
**Please continue to check in on programs, as we add to this list when a new program becomes available**

DPR Programs & Registration

Durham Parks & Recreation has a full slate of programs for all ages! Visit the Programs Tab to check out all that we have to offer and to Register!

Trot In The Trees 5K Trail Race & 1 Mile Fun Run

Trot In The Trees 2025:
Registration is Now Open!! The Oyster River Youth Association, Durham Parks & Recreation and Madbury Recreation Commission have teamed up to bring back the 5th Trot in the Trees 5K Trail Race and 1 mile Fun Run. The race will be held on Sunday Oct.5th, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH. The trail will wind through local trails surrounding Tibbetts Field, including a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest, giving participants a great fall experience. Runners will have to negotiate natural terrain, roots, mud, plenty of fall leaves and the “hay-bale hurdle” to finish the race! The 1-mile Fun Run course will test our younger participants giving them a real trail running experience.

Here For The Community:
In light of the recent Long Family tragedy, we will be donating a portion of this year’s race proceeds to the remaining Long family member through the GoFundMe page that has been established by the Friends of The Long Family and supported by the Lee Fire Department's collection efforts and many others.

Register for the Trot:
You can pre-register for the race HERE or register in-person between 9:00-9:45am the morning of the race to participate.  Race shirts will be given to our first 75 5K registrants.  We look forward to seeing you on the course!!

 
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1 Mile Fun Run Course Map 
  

Discover Durham's Trails- Fall 2025

Durham Conservation Commission, Parks & Recreation, and the Land Stewardship Subcommittee are offering  monthly guided walks for Oyster River community members to get to know our local trails and ecosystems! Please Pre-Register - Participation is Free!

 

Downtown Trick or Treat & Main Street Monster Bash!

All are welcome to join us for a spooktactular time trick-or-treating throughout Downtown Durham! 50+ stops, main street games, activities, music & more to enjoy. Participation is FREE!
 
 

25/26 Seven Rivers After School Program Guide

Registration for the Fall Session of the Seven Rivers After School Program will open on Wednesday, August 6th at 7am!
 
Please review the guide prior to registering, and don't hesitate to reach out to the P&R office with any after school specific questions before registration opens.
 
View the 25/26 Seven Rivers After School Guide HERE.