Parks and Recreation

Sign that says Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department

Public parks and recreation are the gateways to a healthier, more livable community. We have parks, trails, indoor recreation facilities, and outdoor recreation facilities plus a myriad of programs and cultural activities for all ages and social backgrounds.

Administrative Offices and Community Clay Studio Update

The Parks and Recreation facility at Plant Road, including the Community Clay Studio and our Administrative Offices, are now closed indefinitely.

The building has been closed for repairs since September 9. That repair work uncovered some issues with moisture and mold that will need a longer period of time to address.

Administrative Offices

  • Administrative staff have temporarily moved to 7300 Millhouse Road, where the Town’s Police and Technology offices are also located.
  • For registration/facility reservation needs, residents can visit the front desk at the Community Center, the Hargraves Center, and the Homestead Aquatic Center during their hours of operation.

Community Clay Studio

  • Clay studio programming is cancelled while Parks and Recreation leadership work to find an alternate location for the Clay Studio.

Fall Registration is Open