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.

FALL Youth & Adult Programs

WINTER 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!

2025 DPR Summer Camp Guide

We are excited for summer and all the fun that is planned for our campers!  We have a variety of camps to offer this summer so check out our Summer Camp Guide and get ready to register on Feb. 19th at 7am.  Our Rec Squad will have 11+ familiar faces returning to make it a fun, safe and memorable summer for our campers and families!
  • Please don't hesitate to reach out to the P&R office with any questions. 
  • Make sure you have your RecDesk account and password ready to go on Feb. 19th! 


REACH Summer Camps Guide- Registration Opens Feb. 19th

5 fun and fabulous weeks of R.E.A.C.H Summer Camps are planned and ready to go!  Check out the detailed R.E.A.C.H Camp Guide: HERE.  The guide includes Morning Camps that are offered by ORCSD and Afternoon Camps and Friday Field Trips that are offered by DPR.  

R.E.A.C.H Camps will be hosted at ORMS again this summer.  

Please read through the guide and let us know if you have any questions about camps, and how to register BEFORE Feb. 19th.  
 
 

February Vacation Week Camp with Mad Science

Register for Robots Recruit Camp over February Vacation Week!
 
 
 
 

Adult Golf Lessons with NE Sports Hub

Discover Durham's Trails- Winter Series

Pre-registration is not required but helpful!  Please click HERE to register for a guided winter walk!  Participation is FREE!
 
 

Open Play Pickleball-Sunday Mornings

Open Play Pickleball will take place at the Oyster River Middle Gym. $5/person.  Ages 18+.  Register for Open Play Pickleball HERE
 

Seven Rivers After School Program- Registration For Spring Session Opens on March 3rd

 
View the Seven River After School Program Guide HERE 
 
Register for the Seven Rivers After School Program Spring Session