Burlington Recreation & Parks

Does your child love digging in the dirt and getting their hands dirty?

Our NEW! Little Buds Garden Club is the perfect opportunity for young gardeners to learn where food comes from while having fun outdoors. Participants will enjoy hands-on experiences planting and growing vegetables and flowers at the community garden, creating nature-inspired arts and crafts, and exploring the wonders of gardening.

Our first Club meeting is Saturday, June 6 at 6PM at the Celo Faucette Community Garden (817 Sharpe Road).

This program is FREE for ages 5 to 14. Families are encouraged to participate together!

Preregistration is required. Register at the link in our bio or online at https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/2927/Programs-for-Young-Children.

Registration is now open for 2026 Fall Soccer with Burlington Recreation & Parks.

Youth ages 4-16 are invited to join the fun this fall season, with practices beginning in August and games starting in September. Registration closes July 13 and can be completed online using the link in our bio or at https://tinyurl.com/39fzywbj

Players must be 4 years old by November 1, 2026 to participate. Age divisions are available from Biddy Soccer through 16U, with teams organized by age as of August 1, 2026.

Reminder for Summer Camp Families!

All Burlington Recreation & Parks summer camp balances must be paid in full by Monday, June 8 to secure your child's spot in our day camp program.

If you have an outstanding balance, please make your payment as soon as possible to avoid losing your reservation.

Questions? Contact us at 336-222-5030.

Update as of 1:40 p.m.: The Splash Park is now open.

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Update as of 12:05 p.m.: Opening has been delayed until 2:00 p.m.

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The Splash Park is expected to open at 12 p.m. today, May 30, while staff complete routine water quality testing and adjustments. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.

As Burlington prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, we’re reminding the community that the deadline is TOMORROW (May 29) for both art contest submissions and vendor applications.

Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this meaningful community celebration. We encourage our local young artists, vendors, and creatives to apply and be part of the event.

Visit https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/2942/Juneteenth-Celebration for submission details.

Update for Thursday, May 28: The Splash Park will open at noon.

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Due to a pump issue, the Splash Park is closed for the remainder of today, Wednesday, May 27. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while repairs are being made.

We have limited availability for Colors for Kids Art Camp this summer at Thataways Youth Center.

Designed for ages 4–6, this creative camp includes crafts, art projects, stories, songs, dances, games, and plenty of opportunities for self-expression.

July 27–31
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $65

To register online, visit the link in our bio or https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/1333/Summer-Specialty-Camps