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CITY FACILITIES

Blair Park Golf Course
High Point City Lake Park
Oak Hollow Golf Course
Tennis Center
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Piedmont Environmental Center

Deep River Recreation Center
1529 Skeet Club Road
(336) 883-3407

Deep River Recreation Center consists of a 18' x 22' game room, 22' x 23' craft room, 46' x 35' large multipurpose room, 2 sets of restrooms and a regulation size gymnasium.

The surrounding park features 2 lighted baseball/softball fields with bleachers, 1 lighted baseball field with bleachers, 3 unlighted tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court, playground, restroom/concession building, picnic shelter, and unlighted multipurpose athletic field.

The Center offers a wide variety of recreation programs for all ages and abilities.  Deep River Recreation Center is also available for the public to rent space for special occasions, Holidays and special events.

A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony are currently being planned and those plans will be announced in the coming weeks.

For information on shelter rentals, please call 883-3469 and for athletic fields please call 883-3480.

Rental Opportunities

After School Program
Monday-Friday
2:30-6p.m. Fee:$125.00 per month
Registration Packet
Looking for somewhere fun and safe for your child to hangout after school? We provide a safe and fun environment for your child. There will be free time, arts & crafts, organized activities and homework time. Parents are responsible for snacks.

AHOY - Silver Strides
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30-10:30a.m. Information & Registration
Calling all Seniors! Come out to enhance your fitness. Come and walk, jog or run. We will do 45 minutes of conditioning followed by a group exercise. Group exercise may consist of dance aerobics, traditional aerobics or chair aerobics. Bring a friend to walk with.

Deep River Daze - All Day Program
October 28, 2010
October 29, 2010
December 22, 2010
December 23, 2010
February 11, 2011
7:30a.m.-6p.m. Fee:$15.00 per person/per day
Information & Registration
Looking for a fun and safe place for your child to hang out on those teacher workdays? Bring them to Deep River Daze. This is a program that provides arts and crafts, local field trips (additional fee), and guest speakers. Parents/Guardians are responsible for their child's lunch and two snacks. Space is limited, so register your child early. Fees are due at time of registration.

Dodgeball Madness: Dodge Obesity
Saturday
September 25, 2010
October 23, 2010
November 27, 2010
10a.m.-1p.m. (Games start at 10:30a.m.) Informational Poster
Dodge obesity and help encourage physical activity. Come and play a competitive game of dodgeball and help support childhood obesity organizations as we collectively fight this epidemic. Gather your teams and dodge for a cause. Team size is 6-10 people; ages 17-27.

Fall Health & Fitness Extravaganza
Saturday
October 9, 2010
11a.m.-4p.m. Information & Registration
Wondering how you will stay on track with your diet and fitness plans during the holidays? Join us for our first annual fall health extravaganza. We will have organizations here to answer questions regarding holiday menus, exercise tips and more. There will be demonstrations of different types of exercise and fitness classes. We will have door prizes and free give-a-ways. Pre-registration is encouraged, but you may also register at the door. Registration is free, however; please bring items that will be given to our veterans at the Bill Heffner VA Medical Center located in Salisbury, NC. Please contact the Recreation Center to obtain a list of items needed. Interest vendors should call the Center at 883-3407 for information.

Family Fun Days!
Saturday
September 25, 2010
November 20, 2010
December 18, 2010
11a.m.-1p.m. Information & Registration
Our Family Fun Days are designed with your family in mind. Come and play volleyball (9/25), dodgeball (11/20) and basketball (12/18) with your family. Depending on the number of participants, we will divide the teams evenly.

Lunch Time Hoops
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:30a.m.-1:30p.m. Fee:$2.00 per person
Informational Poster
Is your lunch time the only time you have for a workout? Come out and show off your basketball skills. Upon opening, the Deep River Recreation Center will offer open gym activities. We will have sign in boards for pick up games and a running clock so everyone can play.

Mah-Jong
Monday
September 13, 2010
October 11, 2010
November 8, 2010
December 13, 2010
6:30-8:30p.m. Instructor: Ellen Muratori
Informational Poster
Mah Jong anyone? Have fun as you learn the game of Mah Jong using skills, strategy and hopefully luck. Come to refresh former skills or learn the basics. This game is almost like dominoes, but with a twist.

Parent's Night Out
Friday
September 24, 2010
November 26, 2010
6-11p.m. Fee:$10.00 per person
Registration - 9/24 Registration - 11/26
Attention parents! Do you need a date night, but can't find a babysitter? Bring your precious cargo to Deep River for a Parent's Night Out! While you are out for an evening of socializing, your children will be in a safe and fun environment. We will provide dinner and an evening of activities that your child is sure to enjoy. Register today.

Scrapbooking 101
Saturday
September 18, 2010
October 2, 2010
October 16, 2010
October 30, 2010
November 13, 2010
December 11, 2010
10a.m.-12p.m. Fee:$20.00 per person
Information & Registration
Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to document your life. Come and learn the basics of how to construct a scrapbook. We will add a new element at each class. At the end of the class you will have a miniature scrapbook showcasing some of the events of your life. Supplies are included, but please provide your own pictures. Bring a friend to share the fun with.

Wii Senior Bowling League
Thursday
September 16, 2010
September 23, 2010
September 30, 2010
October 7, 2010
October 14, 2010
October 21, 2010
October 28, 2010
10a.m.-12p.m. Fee:$1.00 per person/per day
Information & Registration
Come and strike out in our Wii Senior Bowling League. All games will be played on the Wii game system. Scores will be kept over a 7-week period. The top two scorers will receive a prize. Bring a bowling friend with you.

Zumba
Monday & Wednesday
7-8p.m. Fee:$5.00 per person/per class; Package - $50.00 for 10 classes
Instructor: Kimberly "Dawn" Lloyd
Information & Registration
Skip the workout and join the party! Dance away pounds and have fun while learning new moves. Join us for the workout that all the celebrities are using. Don't forget to bring a friend.


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City of High Point
Parks & Recreation Department
Administration Office - 136 Northpoint Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
(336) 883-3469 FAX (336) 883-8524

Park Ranger - After Hours - (336) 883-3224     Athletics Weather Line - (336) 883-1106