Happy Hill Park

About Happy Hill Park

Happy Hill is one of Winston-Salem’s oldest African American neighborhoods. Just across the creek from Salem, Happy Hill was originally used by Moravians for farming purposes. When Moravians embraced slavery, Happy Hill was used as a town plantation and slave quarters. In 1814, Dr. Frederich Schumann made his home at Happy Hill and his plantation grew. Eventually, Dr. Schumann emancipated all his enslaved African Americans. Several of them were among the earliest American settlers in Liberia. In its prime, the Happy Hill neighborhood had a skating rink, a theater, a playground, local schools, churches, a nightspot, several small stores, and single-family homes. Now Happy Hill is home to a section of the Salem Creek Greenway, a jogging track, tennis and basketball courts, a splash pad, playground, picnic shelters, and community center.

Happy Hill Park Amenities

Baseball / Softball Diamond
Basketball Court
Playground
Greenway
Grill
Horseshoe Pits
Open Play Area
Parking
Picnic Shelters
Recreation Center
Restrooms
Soccer Field
Splash Pad
Swimming Pool
Tennis Court

Happy Hill Park Hours

Happy Hill Park Hours

Hours:
Monday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

William C Sims Neighborhood Center

Amenities

Gymnasium
Internet
Kitchen
Meeting Rooms

Hours

Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

After School Registration

The after-school program is for elementary-aged children, 5-12 years old. The program hours are 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and follow the WS/FC Schools schedule. The cost is $50 a week plus a $30 non-refundable programming fee.