About High Point, NC’s Parks
High Point not only runs 41 parks within the city, but they also offer numerous inclusive and accessible parks, recreation centers, children’s programs, programs for teens, adult programs, events, games, historic sites, and more to keep their residents outdoors and active. The City of High Point Parks & Recreation Department strives to promote passive and active recreational services, parks, and facilities that enrich the lives of all residents and promote opportunities for healthy lifestyles.
Enjoy camping, golf, and tennis. High Point has beautiful parks, lakes, and Greenways, as well as athletic and exercise programs. Some of our recreation centers offer high-quality after-school programs. Enjoy classes at Piedmont Environmental Center and programs and events at our recreation centers are available year-round. Among the amazing amenities and features that High Point Parks boast are:
- 41 parks
- 1,400 parkland acres
- 15 basketball courts
- 9 soccer fields
- 2 golf courses
- 5 recreation centers
- 19 multipurpose fields
- 29 tennis courts
- 20 miles of natural and paved trails
- 33 playgrounds
- 3 pools
- 2 marinas
- 37 picnic shelters
- 22 baseball/softball fields
Best Parks in High Point, NC
Allen Jay Park
Allen Jay Park has something for any family, resident, or organization. The park is kid-friendly with a large space to run around. This park has ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, restrooms, a gym, a lovely playground, and even more that make this one of the jewels of High Point. There are restrooms and a concession stand as well along with two picnic shelter areas available for larger groups, parties, and events.
Allen Jay Park Amenities
- ADA Accessible
- Baseball / Softball Field(s)
- Gymnasium
- Kitchen
- Large/Small Activity Rooms
- Lighted Outdoor Basketball Courts
- Lighted Tennis Courts
- Paved Walking Trail
- Picnic Shelters
- Playground
- Regulation Baseball / Softball Field
- Restrooms
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Armstrong Park
Armstrong Park is a kid-friendly park with something for everyone. It has shady nature trails, baseball/softball fields, multiple tennis and pickleball courts, picnic shelters, playground, restrooms, and is ADA accessible. Cross over creeks, stay fit and get some exercise, compete in multiple sports, and enjoy a beautiful park right across from High Point University at Armstrong Park.
Armstrong Park Amenities
- ADA Accessible
- Greenway Access
- Lighted Athletic Field(s)
- Picnic Shelters
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Baseball/softball field: Skinned infield; pitching rubber 46′
- Four outdoor Pickleball courts; not lighted
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Oak Hollow Festival Park
Oak Hollow Festival Park combines an excellent city park and a beautiful marina into one excellent 1500-acre park with boating, skiing, sailing, fishing, family campground with 115 sites, indoor/outdoor tennis center, picnic areas, playground, and an overlook park. Oak Hollow Golf Course, 18-hole Pete Dye-design is also nearby. If fishing is more your speed, Oak Hollow Lake contains many fish species of interest to anglers including sunfish, catfish, white crappie, black crappie, and largemouth bass. Lastly, if you love live events and live music, Oak Hollow Lake has been the site of many exciting sporting events, such as circuit and drag boat races, fishing tournaments, sailboat regattas, and water ski tournaments.
Oak Hollow Festival Park Amenities
Park Amenities
- Parking
- Campground
- Tennis Center
- Picnic Shelters
- Restrooms
- Shelter Rentals
- Stage
- Playground
Lake Activities
- Bank fishing (available in the Marina area)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Pleasure boating
- Sailing
- Skiing
Oak Hollow Lake Festival Park Events
Festival Park has been the site of many special events, such as:
- Boat racing
- Company picnics
- Festivals
- Fourth of July celebrations
- Outdoor concerts
- Variety of smaller events
Festival Park offers space for vendors, stages, extra electrical outlets, and large overflow parking areas. Plus, the site is easily accessed from major highways.
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High Point City Lake Park
High Point City Lake Park is open daily whether you enjoy boating and fishing (permits required), enjoying a picnic, playing on the playground, or enjoy amusement rides. This park has ten picnic shelters that range in capacity, with the largest hosting up to 600 people. The highlights of High Point City Lake Park are the rides! The park features a merry-go-round, train ride, 30-passenger boat rides, miniature golf course, concession stand, canoe, and pedal boats, marina, indoor gymnasium, a huge 165′ x 230′ handicap accessible pool that is handicap accessible, and fun water slides.
High Point City Lake Park Amenities
- Carousel
- Concession Stand(s)
- Excursion Boat
- Canoes & Kayaks
- Fishing Access
- Grills
- Gymnasium
- Miniature Golf Course
- 10 Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
- 20′ x 50′ Field Stage
- Swimming Pool With Water Slides
- Train
High Point City Lake Park Amusements & Rides
The amusements & rides at High Point City Lake Park are open from Spring until mid-Fall.
- Amusement Rides (Carousel and Train)
- Price per ticket $1.25
- Price per ticket – School Groups Only $1.00
- Price per ticket – Combo- Train & Merry-Go-Round, (School Groups Only) $1.80
- Daily Discount Tickets- unlimited use Carousel and Train
- Price per ticket $4.75
- Price per ticket for groups of 25-49 $4.25
- Price per ticket for groups of 50-99 $4.00
- Price per ticket for groups of 100 or more $3.75
- Additional price per ticket to add Miniature Golf $1.75
- Additional price per ticket to add Swimming and Waterslide $5.00
- Boat Ride
- Price per ticket $2.50
- Group Rental – per ½ hour $50.00
- Group Rental – per hour $90.00
- Miniature Golf
- 18 holes, per person $2.75
- 18 holes, for groups of 20 or more $2.25
- All Day Golf Pass, per person $5.00
- Hourly Rental – Train, Carousel & Golf (subject to availability)
- One Amusement $120.00
- Two Amusements $220.00
- Three Amusements $320.00
- Operator Fee (per hour, per amusement) $10.00
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