Town of Chapel Hill, NC
Home MenuOUR MISSION
To enliven our community by providing exceptional service, creating opportunities for inclusive recreational and cultural experiences and nurturing beautiful, sustainable spaces.
OUR VISION
Inspire Create Preserve
ABOUT US
The Town of Chapel Hill is nationally regarded for its quality of life. Public parks and recreation are the gateways to a healthier, more livable community. In addition to our parks, trails, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation offers a myriad of recreation programs and cultural activities for all ages and social backgrounds.
Everyone needs the opportunity for self-enrichment, adventure, fellowship and quiet reflection. At Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department, we understand these needs and are dedicated to providing cultural and recreational opportunities in a safe and inviting environment.
From instructions on how to register for our programs, to a complete listing of facilities and operating hours, to a guide to volunteer services, facility rentals, and information about our park maintenance division, our FAQs page is your go-to source to answer all your questions.
COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
The Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department serves as liaison to the Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission.
FRIENDS OF CHAPEL HILL PARKS AND RECREATION
The Friends of Parks and Recreation was created to enhance our parks, our greenways, and our recreational programs and facilities. Individuals, groups and businesses can donate to The Friends in a variety of ways: Become a member each year, select one or more projects to sponsor, plan a legacy gift for the future, or make an unspecified gift. To see a description of current priority projects, go to Fundraising Projects.
YOUR COMMENTS COUNT!
If you have a question or comment about Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department’s activities, facilities or services please call, write or stop by our offices and let us know.
SEASONAL PROGRAMS
Download our Current Program Brochure,
BROWSE ALL our programs and REGISTER ONLINE
Registration for programs occurs during four different registration sessions during the calendar year. A program brochure that becomes available to the public at least four weeks before the start of programs accompanies each registration session. The table below shows registration for most programs:
| Brochure Session: | Winter/Spring | Summer Camps | Summer | Fall |
| Registration Begins: | Early December | March | Early May** | Early August |
| Program Period: | January-May | June-August | June-August | September-December |
** Some Fall Athletic League Registration Begin in Summer
If you're a new customer that wishes to register online, Click here to create a new account.
If you have an existing account but have forgotten your password, Click Here. A reminder email will be sent to the email address associated with the account. Please do not create a duplicate account.
Please click on the images below to "Like" us on Facebook or to "Follow" us on Instagram.
| |