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.
Spring Break Camp
Held April 5 – 9. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $50.
Programs
Review program information by visiting the Recreation Programs page.
Rentals & Fees
For rental information, please review the Rental page.