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. End of Summer: Hillside Sprayground Closed/Forest Hills Sprayground Closed

    The Hillside sprayground is now closed for the remainder of the season. The Forest Hills sprayground and water fountains are currently closed for repairs. Read on...

  3. 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...

  4. 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 DPR Parks - Latest Updates - Northgate Park Playground Closed

    Preliminary lab analysis of the soil in areas of 4 parks show higher lead levels than the EPA threshold. Northgate Park playground is now closed. Read on...

  3. 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...

  4. Beginning May 15 - Dilapidated Bridge Removal in Westover Park

    The dilapidated Maryland Avenue Bridge in Westover Park is being removed! Removing this closed bridge will improve the overall appearance and safety of the park as well as daylight the stream. Read on...