1. Parks & Recreation News

  1. Make an impact on the next decade of Parks and Recreation! Take DPR's Comprehensive Plan Survey

    What do you want to see from DPR over the next ten years? Take the survey by October 23 to tell us what you want to see in our 2024 Durham Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Systems Plan! Read on...

  2. Free blood lead testing to be offered at Durham County Department of Public Health

    Beginning Thursday, August 31, the Durham County Department of Public Health will offer free blood lead testing to children ages six months to six years, including children age six years old, and pregnant women. Read on...

  3. Final Soil Assessment Report for lead in soil at 5 DPR parks is now available.

    The final Soil Assessment Report for lead in soil at 5 DPR parks is now available. Read on...

  1. Public Access to Creek in Burton Park Blocked Due to Upstream Illegal Discharge by a Local Company

    Beginning today August 23, Burton Park visitors are not allowed to wade or play in the creek that runs through this public park after the City of Durham received test results in response to a notice of violation of an illegal discharge by a local company. Read on...

  2. Soil Lead Testing in 5 Parks - Preliminary Results Now Available

    We have preliminary results to share on the soil testing for lead in five of our Durham Parks and Recreation parks. Read on...