Best Parks in Greensboro, NC

About Greensboro, NC’s Parks

Greensboro not only runs nearly 20 parks within the city, but they also offer numerous inclusive and accessible parks, children’s programs, programs for teens, adult programs, events, games, historic sites, and more to keep their residents outdoors and active. All Greensboro parks and neighborhood parks are open from sunrise to sunset. Each park also has posted park rules. If you love keeping local parks clean, Greensboro also has an adopt-a-park program for the area residents. Among the amazing amenities and features that Greensboro Parks boast are:

• 11 accessible or inclusive parks
• Multiple dog parks
• 1 skate park
• 30+ playgrounds
• 38+ picnic shelters
• 8 swimming pools
• Nearly 20 recreation centers
• 3 splash pads

Best Parks in Greensboro, NC

Barber Park

Barber Park is an expansive Greensboro park that offers an indoor tennis and basketball complex, sprayground, playgrounds, a baseball stadium, and an amphitheater for outdoor concerts. It also features hiking and biking trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course available! A fee may be charged for some activities.

Barber Park Amenities

• Accessible Recreation Features
• Amphitheater/Theater
• Grills
• Gym
• Natural Area
• 6 Picnic Shelters with a capacity of up to 144 people
• Playgrounds
• Sprayground
• Tennis Facilities
• Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion, which houses eight Plexi-court tennis courts and four combination basketball/volleyball courts, all open for play year-round.
• Penn-Wright Baseball Stadium which includes a press box, concessions area, and stadium seating
• 18-hole disc golf course free to the public.
• Outdoor amphitheater available for rent
• One-mile walking trail

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Bur-Mil Park

Bur-Mil Park is an expansive 250-acre North Greensboro park that features a clubhouse, a nine-hole lighted par 3 golf course, driving range, outdoor aquatic center, Wildlife Education Center, fishing ponds, the Lake Brandt pier, tennis courts, pickleball courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, hiking and bicycle trails, and picnic shelters.

Bur-Mil Park Amenities

• Aquatic Center
• Tennis & Pickleball Center
• 3-Par Golf Course & Driving Range
• Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway/Trail Access
• 7 Picnic Shelters
• Playground
• Clubhouse
• Wildlife Recreation Center
• 2 Fishing Ponds
• Lake Brandt Pier
• & More!

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Country Park

Country Park in Greensboro is home to the Guilford County Veteran’s Memorial, a BarkPark (off-leash dog park), sno-balls snow cone shop, and a BMX bike course along with picnic shelters, playgrounds, and trails. The park sits adjacent to the Greensboro Science Center and even occupies land that was once a battleground which makes it perfect for history hounds. Opened in 1934, Country Park is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Country Park’s history dates back as part of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse site during the Revolutionary War. Country Park has many special features that allow persons of all abilities to participate in year-round recreational activities. The park staff works to comply with ADA recommendations and guidelines.

Country Park Amenities

• Bark Park, off-leash dog park located within Country Park
• Educational programs
• Two fishing lakes
• Guilford County Veterans’ Memorial
• Nature, hiking, and biking trails
• Playgrounds
• Pedal boats cost $8 for 30 minutes for up to 5 people.
  • Boats operate from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
    • Weekends only May 1 until May 31
    • Daily May 31 to August 13
    • Weekends only August 14 until October 31
  • The last boat leaves at 5:30 pm.
  • Limited Reservations are available online.

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LeBauer Park

LeBauer Park, which is named after Maurice and Carolyn LeBauer, is a family-friendly park located in downtown Greensboro. It features eateries, playgrounds, and art. Nestled in the heart of downtown Greensboro, NC, Lebauer is a cute city park with lawns, gardens & creative play areas for kids. Plus the park plays venue to many outdoor events with a stage & concessions.

LeBauer Park Amenities

• Eateries:
  • Cafe Europa
  • Ghassan’s Fresh Mediterranean Eats
  • PorterHouse Burger Co.
• Price/Bryan Performance Place (a massive 17,000-square foot lawn)
• Playground
• Sprayground
• Janet Echelman’s aerial sculpture “Where We Met”
• VF Corporation Plaza (interactive fountains)
• Peacehaven Sensory Space (sculptural wall designed for those with sensory processing disorders)
• Dog Park
• Carolyn’s Garden
• Lincoln Financial Children’s Garden
• Junior League of Greensboro’s Reading Room
• Ping-pong and foosball tables

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Price Park

Price Park is a cute yet small city park that offers multiple sanctuaries including butterflies, walking trails, a picnic shelter, a public library, and is perfect for nature watching and kids. If you need a quick hike or need to walk the energy out of your child or dog, Price Park is the park for you.

Price Park Amenities

• Walking trails
• Butterfly Garden
• Meadowlark Sanctuary
• Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library
• Picnic shelter

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