Washington Terrace Park & Community Center
101 Gordon Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 883-8599
washingtonterrace@highpointnc.gov
Washington Terrace Park is a 27 acre park located in the central area of High Point. The park opened to the public in 1937. Since that time the park has undergone many improvements including the addition of a Community Center in 1998.
The park features a 25 yard by 50 meter swimming pool with a bath house and viewing terrace, three unlighted tennis courts, eight picnic shelters, two lighted basketball courts, a regulation softball field, performing stage, outdoor fitness stations, community building, six horseshoe pits, volleyball court, two playgrounds, Greenway trail, a concession area and a lot of open play and activity space.
Areas of the park may be rented for the exclusive use of your group. Rentals are confirmed on a first paid, first served basis. Area day care centers, churches, day camps, families, special interest groups and businesses frequently rent areas of the park. Call the park to request a date and obtain rates.
Anyone renting the pool must employ the required number of lifeguards from the Washington Terrace lifeguard staff. The rental rate does not include lifeguard cost.
The park sponsors craft days, concerts, athletic contests and tournaments, swim meets and a Learn to Swim program. There are also a variety of programs and activities held year round at the park and in the Community Center.
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The pool is open Monday through Saturday from 12:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm-6:00pm during the summer months. Playgrounds and the park's open space are available year round for drop-in use or for reservation. The Picnic areas and athletic facilities are available to the public by reservation only.
| Family Literacy Day Saturday November 13, 2010 11a.m.-2p.m. Informational Poster What do the following groups have in common? High Point Ravens Semi Pro Football Team, High Point Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta and the EDOTT Reading Club. They are all supporters of the family and love to read. Come out to our "Family Literacy Day" dressed as your favorite team or in team colors. We will have special guests reading to the audience, inflatables, special drawings for fantastic prizes, light snacks, crafts and more. Come throw a couple of passes to the football players, speak with the local Guilford County Schools staff members, make a book for later reading enjoyment, and win prizes. There is something for all to enjoy. Let's make reading exciting!
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| Five Points Association Meeting Tuesday September 14, 2010 October 12, 2010 6:30-8:30p.m. Instructor: Angela Wilson-Newsome Businesses, patrons, members and friends of the community are invited to attend this monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome to discuss and share ideas, projects and upcoming events with others to enhance the community.
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| Girl Scout Troop Meeting - Juniors/Cadets Monday September 13, 2010 September 27, 2010 October 11, 2010 October 25, 2010 6-8p.m. Instructor: Mary Southern Scouting is very popular and a way to improve the quality of life for our young ladies. Youth earn points through merit badges and volunteer hours for areas such as economics, financial planning, community service, hospitality and business. Belong to a group that is moving in a positive direction and be a part of those who make something happen to enhance our lives and community.
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| Girl's All Night Out Friday-Saturday September 10, 2010 - September 11, 2010 7p.m.-8a.m. Fee:$10.00 per person Information & Registration Girls ages 6-10, join us for a night of planned activities to include a movie, bowling, cooking, mentoring and open discussion about how to start the school year off successfully. We will discuss what you look forward to this school year, what tools you need to be successful and how to maintain that success throughout the year.
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| High Point Chapter NAACP Meeting Tuesday September 7, 2010 October 5, 2010 6-8p.m. Instructor: Oveter McLean Monthly meeting. For more information please contact 883-8599.
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| North State Law Enforcement Meeting Wednesday September 15, 2010 October 20, 2010 6-8p.m. Instructor: Gerald Robinson This is an organization of law enforcement individuals that work with the community to assist as mentors, volunteers and in partnership with agencies and departments to make our community a better place to live. They also provide leadership training for continued growth in the law enforcement field.
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| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Saturday September 18, 2010 October 16, 2010 10a.m.-12p.m. Monthly meeting of the High Point Chapter of Omega Psi Phi. Meeting is for fraternity members only.
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| Table Game Night Thursday September 9, 2010 October 14, 2010 6-8p.m. Informational Poster Youth and adults will come together to learn table games such as bid whiz, spades and more. Adults will love the rewards of keeping the brain cells alert by sharing the skills and techniques of playing cards. Other table games will be offered such as checkers, chess and backgammon.
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| Teen Fall Festival Saturday October 9, 2010 7-10p.m. Fee:$5.00 per person Information & Registration Youth ages 10-18 are invited to come and have a night of fun and games at our Teen Fall Festival. We will play various games and have activities where youth can win prizes and candy. Everyone has a sweet tooth and everyone loves to have fun with their peers. The first 20 to arrive will receive a special prize bag filled with goodies and at the close of the evening, 3 special youth will be contacted by phone (land line only) and win a special prize for being at home. The time of the call will not be disclosed.
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