Programming and Special Events

Welcome to Davidson County Parks and Recreation Programming and Special Events page. Parks and Recreation offers a variety of leisure programs and special events for the citizens of the county to enjoy and live a healthier life. We offer several free day programs though out the week and working on expanding our night programs. Please see the flyers below for the details.

If there is a program you would like to see or have any questions about our current programs, please reach out to Recreation Programming Coordinator: Monica Byerly at Monica.Byerly@davidsoncountync.gov or Recreation Specialist: Allison Webb at Allison.Webb@davidsoncountync.gov and they would be more then happy to discuss it with you.

All programming classes are held at Davidson County West Center Street Campus and Special Events take place throughout the County Park system.

Interested in volunteering for an event? Please give us a call.

Pickleball

Cost: Free (Daytime)

Monday's: 8:30 - 11:30 am All Skills/ Court 3 (3.5) 2:30 - 4:45 pm All Skills

Tuesday's 8:30 - 11:30 am All Skills/ Court 3 (3.5)

Wednesday's 2:30 - 4:45 pm All Skills/ Court 3 (3.5)

Thursday's 8:30 - 11:30 am All Skills/ Court 3 (3.5) 2:30 - 4:45 pm (Skill 3.5)

Friday's 8:30 - 11:30 am All Skills/ Court 3 (3.5)

Night/Weekends:

Cost: $3 per person

Monday's/ Wednesday's All Skill Levels $3 per person (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

1st and 3rd Thursday Introduction/Beginners $3 per person (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

Saturday's 8:30 am - 1:00 pm (Instructional- 8:30 am - 10:30 am)

Players 17 years of age or younger, a parent must stay in the gym with the minor. Parents are not allowed to drop off minors and leave.

Want To Learn How To Play Pickleball?

Do you want to learn how to play pickleball? If so, please follow the below instructions. A trained instructor will help you learn this fun game.

Introduction To Pickleball 
Sign Up Process

Davidson County Parks & Recreation supports the growth of pickleball in our community.  We have developed an Introduction To Pickleball with the support of local volunteers.  Each volunteer has completed our “Train The Trainer Program” which is designed to teach the same information in the same progression to all participants.

We are pleased to offer “Introduction To Pickleball” at no cost to individuals who are new to pickleball.  These  lessons are provided on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s of each month.  All instruction will be at the Davidson County Parks & Recreation gym, located at 555-D West Center Street Extension, Lexington, NC.  You will not need to bring any equipment for the introductory lesson.

There Are 2 Ways To Register:

1. Go to your phone apps and download Team Reach.  Once downloaded, enter the Group Code: NCDAVIDSON100.  Enter your name, email and phone number…this is confidential information that is not accessible by Davidson County Parks and Recreation or the support
team.  This will get you entry to the pickleball schedule for this location.
The first and third “Introduction To Pickleball” schedule should be listed on the calendar.  Select the calendar and pick the Thursday or Saturday listed that you plan to attend.  If there are fewer than 4 days before the lesson you are selecting, you need to call Andy Tuttle @ (336) 549-6440 or Bynum Tuttle @ (336) 601-2119 to confirm an instructor can be available. **If you do not sign up via Team Reach or contact Andy or Bynum, we guarantee a instructor will be available.**
2. Call Andy Tuttle @ (336) 549-6440 or Bynum Tuttle @ (336) 601-2119 to confirm your attendance.  We can confirm that someone will be available or you are too late for that particular session and must choose another date.
If you show up without a confirmation, there may not be anyone available to help you.  We are excited to provide this free instruction for new players of all ages.

Open Gym
West Center Street Gym                              Tuesday's and Thursday's
Cost: Free                                                      Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Disc Golf
Parks and Recreation has two public disc golf courses in the County. Both courses are 18 holes. 
Welborn Woods at Hughes Park- 8500 East Holly Grove Road, Thomasville, NC 272360
The Cave at Boone's Cave Park- 3552 Boone's Cave Road, Lexington, NC 27292
Both courses have gravel tee boxes. Hughes Park is a mixture of open and wooded holes. The Cave is a wooded course. Both courses have moderate length holes.
Both courses are opened 7 days a week, unless there is inclement weather.
Currently, the Department offers two Disc Golf tournaments: Leprechaun Classic at Hughes Park (March) and Fireworks Frenzy at Hughes Park (June/July).

Special Events Offered:
Easter Egg Bash- Saturday, March 16, 2024
Painting with Santa- December 16, 2023
Fall Festival- Saturday, October 21, 2023
Fireworks Frenzy Celebration- Wednesday, July 3, 2024 
Leprechaun Classic Disc Golf Tournament- March 23, 2024
Fireworks Frenzy Disc Golf Tournament- Saturday, June 22, 2024
Summer Day Camp Program - 2024 Dates TBA

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Year of Trail Event at Boone's Cave Park

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