City Lake Park
602 W. Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 883-3498
Pool - (336) 883-3501
The Piedmont's finest family park since 1935, City Lake Park is located at 602 W. Main Street in Jamestown.(See Map PDF) The park features 2 playgrounds, a Merry-go-round, miniature train, excursion boat, miniature golf course, swimming pool, waterslide, gym, amphitheater, field stage, 10 picnic shelters, 1 gazebo, scattered tables, grills, 1 non-regulation ball field, concession/restroom/ticket booth building, Historical buildings (Quaker Friends Meeting House with cemetery, Richard Mendenhall Store), maintenance complex, Fish Hut and Camp Ann.
There are 10 picnic shelters located throughout the park ranging in capacity from 40 to over 500 people. The shelter fees vary according to shelter size and amount of time rented. There are free standing picnic tables and grills located in the main part of the park availabe on a first come basis.
For your family enjoyment, the park offers a miniature train ride, a merry go round ride (adults can ride both), and a 30 passenger excursion boat ride. The park also has an 18 hole miniature gold course for challenging fun time. Tickets are sold at the park concession stand.
The park offers 2 handicapped accessible playgounds. The main playground boasts one of the largest and longest play pieces in the state. A new smaller playground is located in the Camp Ann picnic area.
City Lake Park is a 340 acre lake used for drinking water and for recreation. Bank and boat fishing are allowed with proper permits and licenses. The park's marina rents fishing boats year round and seasonally rents its canoe and pedal boats. Private boats (certain restrictions apply) may launch at the marina ramp.
The park is home to one of the largest public swimming pools in the Southeast. There is a large shallow wading pool for small children located next to the main pool. The park also has two new exciting waterslides that were completed in 2004. The waterslides are part of the pool complex.
The gymnasium is available for rent year round. The gym is suitable for most types of large group events. Advance reservations must be made for its use.
The field stage is 20' X 50' and is used for special events and is available by special reservation only. The stage is equipped with power hookups adequate for most events.
The park has two conession/ticket stands. One is located in the main part of the park and the other at the pool complex. Drinks, snacks, packaged food, etc. are available at both locations.
The park and lake are open year round, weather permitting, except for the Christmas and New Years holidays. Enjoy the amusement rides from the last weekend in April through the second weekend in October. The pool opens Memorial Day weekend and remains open until the week before Guildford County Schools open.
For more information or reservations,(See Map PDF - Directions Map PDF) call (336) 883-3498.
For a quick glance at City Lake Park's fees and charges, click here.
| Day in the Park Saturday September 18, 2010 11a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by the High Point Area Arts Council and their partners in cooperation with High Point Parks & Recreation. Day in the Park will feature a great lineup of entertainment and fun. Event is held at City Lake Park. For more vendor and general information contact The High Point Arts Council at 889-2787.
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| Fall Leaves Tour Sunday October 24, 2010 October 31, 2010 2p.m., 3p.m., 4p.m., 5p.m. Fee:$4.00 per person Ride City Lake's excursion boat around the lake to view spectacular fall colors. Participants must be at least 4 years old. Each ride will last approximately 45 minutes. Because seating is limited, reservations must be made in advance by calling the Park office at 883-3498. Reservations will be taken beginning September 15. Groups may charter the tour boat by making arrangements in advance.
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| Park Closed September 11, 2010 September 25, 2010 October 16, 2010 City Lake Park will be closed to the public for a private rental.
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| Park Hours Hours of operation are based on daylight hours. The park is open daily for boating, fishing, picnicking and playing on the playground, weather permitting.
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| Park Information We will begin taking shelter reservations for the 2011 season September 1. City Lake Park offers 10 modern shelters able to accommodate from 40 to 600 people. The shelters provide a great place for birthday parties, large family reunions, church and company picnics. The gym is available for groups to rent for special events. The Park Marina has bait for sale, fishing tackle and has pedal boats, canoes, and fishing boats for rent. Fishing licenses are now available for sale. Call the City Lake Park office at 883-3498 for more information.
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| Ride Operations Monday-Friday - 10a.m.-4p.m.; Saturday - 11a.m.-6p.m.; Sunday - 1-6:30p.m. Rides operations are open on weekends only until the Guilford County Schools are out for the summer, then rides will also operate during weekdays. When Guilford County Schools return to school, the rides will operate on weekends until October 10. Rides will be operating on Labor Day.
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| Tour Boat The Park's tour boat is available for private rentals. Tour boat rental is subject to operator availability.
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| Trolling Motors Fee:$25.00 for 4 hours Trolling motors are now available for rent by the public for use on City Lake's rental boats. Available for only those who are fishing.
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