Recreation

Recreation

Greenville Recreation and Parks Department

Designated as North Carolina’s winner in Sports Illustrated’s “Sportstown USA” 50th anniversary celebration, the department operates programs that create a climate for developing leisure time activities that provide creative outlets and encourage skill development. Programs are available to Greenville residents and those of Pitt County who pay a non-resident fee.

The department operates a golf course, gymnasiums, a municipal pool, tennis centers, a teen center, a baseball stadium, parks, and picnic shelters. There are also lighted softball fields, a greenway for bicycling or walking, a skateboard park, and a soccer complex.

Major Parks and Recreation Facilities
Aquatics and Fitness Center
Jaycee Park/Center for Arts & Crafts
Peppermint Park
Elm Street Park/Center/Gym
Green Springs Park
River Park North
Woodlawn Park
Town Commons and Amphitheater
The Sports Connection
Greenfield Terrace Park
Thomas N. Foreman Park
Eppes Recreation Center/Gym
City Swimming Pool
Guy Smith Park/Stadium
South Greenville Park/Center/Gym
Hillsdale Park
Evans Park
Westhaven Park
West Meadowbrook Park/Disc Golf Course
Teen Center
Extreme Park
Greenway Trail
River Birch Tennis Center
Perkins Baseball Complex
Walter L. Stasavich Science & Nature Center
Bradford Creek Golf Course
H. Boyd Lee Park
Bradford Creek Soccer Complex
DreamPark
Andrew A. Best Freedom Park
Paramore Park
Off Leash Dog Area
Phil Carroll Nature Preserve

River Park North includes 324 acres of land with 1.2 miles of river frontage and five fishing ponds. Pedal boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and hiking are available at the park, as well as jon-boat rentals, a boat launch, and extensive nature trails.

The Greenville Aquatics and Fitness Center features the type of services and facilities offered at a YMCA or private health club. Services include:

Olympic size indoor pool
Gymnasium/Basketball/Volleyball
Free weights/Weight machines
Supervised Kids Play Area
Locker room facilities
Swimming lessons
Aerobic/Exercise/Toning classes
Exercise bikes/Treadmills
Wellness program
Indoor climbing wall

Programs: The following programs are available through the Greenville Recreation & Parks Department:

Athletics/Sports	The Arts	Exercise/Wellness
Football	Ceramics/Pottery	Ladies Exercise
Flag Football	Sculpture	Men’s Exercise
Cheerleading	Clubs and Guilds	30 & Over Exercise
Soccer	Decorative Arts	Aerobics
Basketball	Drawing & Painting	Weightlifting
Softball	Fiber Arts	Strength & Conditioning
Baseball	Theatre Arts	Resistance Training
Tennis	Dance	Tai Chi
Golf	Youth Programs	Yoga
Wiffleball	Preschool Programs	Weight Watchers
Lacrosse	Kindermusik
Aquatics/Swimming
Extreme Sports
Gymnastics
Martial Arts

Senior Adults	River Park North Programs
Aerobics	Fishing
Bingo/Board Games	Group Camping
Senior Trips	Nature Workshops
Lawn Games/Gym Sports	Picnicking
Exercise/Wellness	Pedal Boats
Senior Citizens Clubs	Outdoor Living Skills
Senior Games	Hunter Safety Courses
Driver Safety	Jon Boats
Bowling	Boating Safety
Bridge
Archery
Dance

Special Populations	Other Programs
Special Olympics Training	Play Groups
Special Olympics Games	Adult Basic Education
Bowling	Swimming Lessons
Holiday Events	Lifeguard Training
Family Fun Nights	Day Camps
Music	Dog Shows
Cheerleading	Horseback Riding
Roller skating	Jump Rope
Baseball	Camp Counselor Training
Basketball	Officiating
Track & Field	Scuba Diving
Aquatics	Juggling
Tennis	Fencing
Soccer	Disc Golf
Crafts	Stargazing

For further information contact: Recreation & Parks Department (252) 329-4567 or www.greenvillenc.gov

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Other Recreation and Parks Departments

The Towns of Ayden, Farmville, and Winterville also operate programs for their citizens. For further information, please contact:

Ayden: (252) 746-7002
Farmville: (252) 753-7020
Winterville: (252) 756-2221

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