Calendar of Events

April 2018

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  1. Thu, Apr 26

    Get Hiking! at Cedarock Park Grab a friend and get out for a hike in the woods! We will hike the 2.5 mile Rock Creek Loop. Expect natural surface trail (roots, rocks, etc.) over rolling terrain with a few steep hills. Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots. Bring a water bottle. Trekking poles recommended. All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome! The hike starts promptly at 5:45. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes prior to start time. Drive in the park past the historic farm and disc go...
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  2. Mon, May 7

    Intro to Kayaking This is a class for new or beginner paddlers to build confidence and skills on the water. Class will cover the basics of kayaking: water safety, fitting PFD and kayak, getting in/out of the boat, launching from shore, proper and efficient paddle strokes. Half the class is on the land and half on the water. Fee includes instructor, kayak rental, PFD and paddle. Participants should be comfortable around water and have basic swimming abilities. For ages 13 and up. Minors must be accompanied by a...
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  3. Tue, May 8

    Get Hiking! at Great Bend Park Grab a friend and get out for a hike in the woods! We will hake about 2.5 miles on the Haw River Trail, the Island Trail and the Highlands Trail. We will get some great views of the river and the dam at Glencoe. Expect natural surface trail over rolling, natural surface (roots, rocks, etc.) terrain with a few steep hills. Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots. Bring a water bottle. Trekking poles recommended. All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome! Th...
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  1. Tue, May 15

    Sunset Paddle @ Stoney Creek Let your stress melt away as you enjoy a leisurely, 2-hour guided paddle. Paddlers will have a guide who provides basic paddling instruction as needed and leads the group on the lake. Fee includes kayak, paddle, PFD, lake fees and guide. For ages 13 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Register online at www.burlingtonnc.gov or call 336-222-5030.
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  2. Sat, May 19

    Kid’s Bank Fishing in the Park Burlington Recreation & Parks presents the 20th annual Lori Brady Foster Memorial Kids Bank Fishing in the Park for ages 1 - 15. Space is limited to the first 100 registered. Everyone is a winner, but you must be present to win. Each child will receive a participation grab bag along with free pizza & drink. Parents/guardians must accompany their child with fishing rod, only one rod per child. Prizes and gift certificates will be drawn for each child in attendance immediately following th...
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  3. Thu, May 24

    Get Hiking! at Shallow Ford Natural Area Grab a friend and get out for a hike in the woods! This hike is 3 miles on natural surface trail over rolling terrain with a few steep hills. Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots. Bring a water bottle and bug repellent. Trekking poles recommended. All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome! The hike starts promptly at 6:00 pm. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes prior to start time. Meet in the parking area at the trail head signs.
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