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.

Spring Youth & Adult Programs

SPRING 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!

Summer Employment

Do you love working with kids? Are you creative and have loads of energy? Feel ready to take your group management skills to the next level in an amazingly fun and rewarding summer job? Come join our "Rec Squad" for summer 2026!


 
 
 

2026 Summer Camps with Durham P&R!

We are excited for another great summer and look forward to seeing our returning campers from previous summers and welcoming  many new faces this summer.  Save the date- Camp registration opens on Feb. 18th at 7am at durhamrec.recdesk.com. 
 
**View our 2026 Durham Parks & Recreation detailed Summer Camp Guide. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
**View the detailed 2026 REACH Catalog for AM REACH, PM REACH & Friday Field Trips.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Counselor In Training (CIT) - Summer 2026

Each Summer DPR brings on six CIT's to assist our counselors with REACH Afternoon Camp. CITs make that step from camper to assisting with camp and will develop the leadership skills needed to become a Jr. Counselor with DPR in the future! CIT applications are due by March 31st. Parents should still register their child for afternoon R.E.A.C.H. camp if care is needed. If your child is selected to be a CIT, a registration refund will be given (minus the CIT weekly fee). 
Please note: CIT spots are limited over the 5 week of REACH Afternoon Camp.  An interview will be set up for those who qualify.  Given the limited CIT spots, unfortunately not everyone who applies to be a CIT is selected for this position.  Priority will be given to those who have:

  • Attended REACH Afternoon summer camp with Durham Parks & Rec. last summer (summer 2025) (field trips not included).
  • Available to be a CIT for 4 out of the 5 weeks of REACH.
  • Have previously been a summer CIT for Durham Parks & Rec.
 
 

Community Pickleball

Register for SPRING Pickleball Session by Level of Play HERE
 
Register for MARCH Open Play Pickleball Sessions on Saturdays HERE 
 
 
 



Discover Durham's Trails Winter 2026 Outings

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.