Watauga County Parks and Recreation

Come join our Childcare Team!!

New to our list of summer classes.

🏓 DINKIN' IN THE USA PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT 🏓

It's not too late to register for one of the most fun pickleball events of the summer at the Watauga Community Recreation Center!

📅 Tournament Dates:
🏓 Tuesday, June 23 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
🏓 Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

✅ Recreational Division
✅ Competitive Division
✅ Doubles Round Robin Format
✅ Pick Your Own Partner

Whether you're coming for the competition, the social atmosphere, or simply the experience, this tournament is for you!

👕 A limited number of commemorative tournament shirts are still available in select sizes on a first-come, first-served basis.

💲 Registration: $25 per person

📲 Register online today:
https://ncwataugacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/

Or register in person at the Watauga Community Recreation Center.

⏰ Only a few spots remain, so grab your partner and sign up today!

Watauga School Bus Drivers! Our summer camp programming needs 1-2 additional bus drivers for field trips beginning 6/17-8/5. The primary need is to drive 1 trip each week (T-Th) depending on the trip. If interested, please contact Craig Lands or Michelle Byrd at (828) 264-9511 ASAP.

DINKIN' IN THE USA – 24 HOURS LEFT TO GET YOUR TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT!!

Time is running out! There are only 24 hours left to register, be part of an exciting pickleball tournament with friendly competition and lots of laughs, AND guarantee your commemorative Dinkin' in the USA tournament t-shirt!

Join us at the Watauga Community Recreation Center for this patriotic pickleball celebration featuring two tournaments and two skill divisions:

📅 Tuesday, June 23 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📅 Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

* Recreational & Competitive Divisions Offered
* Doubles Round Robin Format
* Pick Your Own Partner
* $25 Per Person, Per Tournament

No Recreation Center membership is required, and participants do not need to purchase a day pass to compete.

Register today at the Recreation Center or online:
https://ncwataugacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/

Don't miss your chance to compete, celebrate, and show off your patriotic pickleball spirit with an exclusive tournament shirt!

The Tot Lot will be closed for Maintenance on Monday, June 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Tonight concluded our 2026 High Country Senior Games. What a wonderful celebration of our SilverArts at the Ashe County Senior Center. Here's a glimpse into some of our many talented High Country Senior Games SilverArtists and performers.
Next stop -- Raleigh for competition at the North Carolina Senior Games State Finals!
Thank you and congratulations to all of our participants!

KICK IT INTO GEAR THIS SUMMER!

Registration is now open for the Summer Adult Kickball League!

Gather your friends, coworkers, family members, or teammates and get ready for an exciting season of fun, competition, and plenty of laughs.

Adult Open League (Ages 15+)
No gender restrictions – men's, women's, or co-ed teams welcome
$200 per team
6 guaranteed games (regular season and tournament play)
Games played Monday evenings between 6:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Teams may play up to 2 games per night
Games played at the Complex Fields by the Recreation Center

Season begins the week of July 6 and runs approximately 5–6 weeks.

Don't miss your chance to relive your playground glory days and enjoy a summer filled with friendly competition and community fun!

Register your team today!

Warning: Friendly rivalries, great memories, and occasional spectacular kickball fails may occur." 😄

⚽🌟 Kick Into Summer with Challenger Soccer Camp! 🌟⚽

Watauga County Parks & Recreation is excited to host Challenger Soccer Camp the week of July 6–10! Whether your child is just learning the game or looking to sharpen their skills, this internationally recognized camp offers a fun, high-energy environment focused on player development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence-building. Challenger Sports camps are designed for players of all skill levels and are led by experienced coaches using training methods from around the world.

✅ Fun and engaging soccer instruction
✅ Skill development for all ability levels
✅ Positive learning environment
✅ Make new friends and build confidence

📅 Camp Dates: July 6–10
📍 Hosted by: Watauga County Parks & Recreation

Registration is open now through Challenger Sports!
⚽ Register here:https://challenger.configio.com/pd/267294/watauga-county-pr?returncom=productlist
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best soccer coaches around and make this summer one to remember!