City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks

We're back with another edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week's feature is pools and splash pads, a great place to escape the summer heat. Screenshot or save any of the pictures for a great new background!

Update: The Arts and Crafts Supply Yard Sale at South Fork Community Center on Friday, July 26 has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24 is the last day to sign your high schooler up for Summer Youth Series Part 2. This free event will be at Winston Waterworks on Friday, July 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, email Bryce at [email protected].

There's still time to enroll your teen in August's Salem Lake Adventure Camp. The final round of Adventure Camp will be on August 5 - 7 for teens aged 12-15. Camp is $50 per teen and will be every day from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information about Adventure Camp, call Salem Lake Marina at 336-397-7478. To register, use the link below.

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-winston-salem/shop/programs/95023

Here's a look at what happened last week in Recreation & Parks:

*Middle Schoolers had a pool party at Winston Waterworks after hours as a part of the Summer Youth Series
*Historic Bethabara Park hosted their annual Hands-on-History Day. Their next event, Indigenous Peoples & Moravians, is on Saturday, August 10.

Check back on Sundays to see what events are coming soon!

Winston Waterworks will close early on Friday, July 26 at 5 p.m. for the Summer Youth Series Pool Party. It will reopen for normal operating hours on Saturday, July 27.

Looking for something to do Friday night? We've got you covered!

Summer Youth Series is back on Friday for Part Two for high school-aged students. This free event allows students to hang out at Winston Waterworks after hours from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration by a parent/guardian is required and the last day to register is Wednesday, July 24. For more information, email Bryce Sherman at [email protected].

Here's a look at what's coming up in Recreation & Parks!

See you tomorrow at ! Test your park knowledge and grab some WePLAY swag while you're there.

Trivia starts at 7:30 P.M. and it is free to play!

Visit Historic Bethabara Park next Saturday, July 20 for Hands-on-History Day. Learn what 18th-century Bethabara was like by seeing live demonstrations of candle-making, blacksmithing, pottery, and more.

Hands-on-History Day is from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Historic Bethabara Park at 336-924-8191.

Winston Waterworks will close early today, July 19 at 5 p.m. for the Summer Youth Series Pool Party. Winston Waterworks will resume normal operating hours the following day.

Did you miss the Winston-Salem Community Band's last performance? No worries! We've got you covered with over an hour of July 4th-themed music to enjoy while you work. Tune in and feel the patriotic spirit!

Winston-Salem Community Band Full Performance

Bolton Pool will close early today, July 18 at 6 p.m. for staff training. Bolton Pool will resume normal operating hours the following day.

We're back with another edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week's feature is Washington Park, a park that is great for exploring nature, playing sports, and visiting dinosaurs. Screenshot or save any of the pictures for a great new background!

Don't forget, Movies in the Park is on Saturday at Washington Park. We will be showing Jurassic Park!

Registration is now OPEN for WePLAY Soccer! Youths ages 5-12 are invited to join us for a fun-filled soccer season. Registration runs through August 11 and the first practice is on August 20. Spaces will fill up fast, so don't wait!

Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and games are on Saturdays. WePLAY Soccer is $50 per athlete. For more information, email Alonzo at [email protected]. To get the ball rolling, register using the link below.

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-winston-salem/shop/programs/91297?subCategoryIds=5171018

Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17 is the last day to sign your middle schooler up for Summer Youth Series Part 2. This free event will be at Winston Waterworks on Friday, July 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, email Bryce at [email protected].

Looking for something to do on Saturday? We've got you covered!

Historic Bethabara Park is hosting Hands-on-History Day from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This free event explores what 18th-century life would have been like at Bethabara through demonstrations, games, and more.

WePLAY Movies in the Park returns on Saturday with another great nostalgic movie, Jurassic Park. Enjoy this 90's classic at Washington Park, while dinosaurs wander the earth nearby at the playground. Pre-movie activities start at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk.

Here's a look at what happened last week in Recreation & Parks:

*Sweet Reads visited summer camps at Polo Park and Miller Park Recreation Centers
*Rec & Roll was held at Miller Park
*WePLAY Track had a meet Saturday morning at Happy Hill Park's track
*Children had fun crafting at Summer Art Discovery

Check back on Sunday to see what fun programs and events are coming up!

Pool closures this week:

*Bolton Pool will close early on Thursday, July 18 at 6 p.m. for staff training.
*Winston Waterworks will close early on Friday, July 19 at 5 p.m. It is closing early for the Summer Youth Series Pool Party.

Both pools will resume normal operating hours the following day.

Looking for something to do Friday night? We've got you covered!

Summer Youth Series is back on Friday for Part Two for middle school-aged students. This free event allows students to hang out at Winston Waterworks after hours from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration by a parent/guardian is required and the last day to register is Wednesday, July 17. For more information, email Bryce Sherman at [email protected].

Night Paddles at Salem Lake is also on Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is $15 and you are allowed to bring your own kayak, stand-up paddle board, or canoe. Kayak rentals are also available. To register, visit the link below.

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-winston-salem/shop/programs/95023

Night Paddles at Salem Lake returns next Friday, July 19 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bring your own kayak, stand-up paddle board, or canoe, or rent a kayak for $20. Registration is available through our online store and is $15.

For more information about Night Paddles, call Salem Lake at 336-650-7677. To register, go to the online store on our website, WePLAY.ws, or use the link to access the online store.

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-winston-salem/shop/programs/95023

Get in the holiday spirit at Christmas in July at Miller Park Community Center tomorrow, Saturday, July 13 at 10 a.m. Join us to celebrate the joys of Christmas time with crafts, frozen hot chocolate, and more!

For more information about Christmas in July, call Miller Park Community Center at 336-727-2831 or email Sean at [email protected].

Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center invites you and your little one to Little Creators! Every Tuesday at 10 A.M. from August 5-26, children ages 2-4 can participate in exciting crafts and art projects.

You can register for this program at our online store. Contact [email protected] for more information.

We're back with another edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week's feature is Grace Court, a park with plenty of shade to escape from the hot summer sun. Screenshot or save any of the pictures for a great new background!

Join us for July's Rec & Roll at Miller Park tomorrow, July 10 at 6 p.m. Rec & Roll will be near the playground.

Miller Park is located at 400 Leisure Lane. For more information about Rec & Roll or other events we offer, email [email protected].

Here's a look at what's happened recently in Recreation & Parks:

*Camp Discovery went on a field trip to the Greensboro Science Center
*Winston-Salem Community Band had their performance moved indoors due to the rain on Sunday
*Campers took a trip back in time at Young Apprentices Camp (and yes, power tools were used back then...)