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Elkin Recreation & Parks

Elkin Recreation & Parks Department
PO Box 345
HWY 268 West
Elkin NC 28621
 
 
Welcome to our homepage. We are a full service recreation and parks department provided by the Town of Elkin. We offer a recreation center, outdoor pool, playgrounds, athletic fields and trails. For information on programs and rentals please click on the tabs of interest at the top of the page.
 
Mountain Bike Trail is OPEN 
 

COVID19 & ELKIN REC & PARKS - March 23, 2020

Due to COVID19/Coronavirus prevention recommendations.

ELKIN RECREATION CENTER WILL BE CLOSED until further notice.

 

  • All spring youth and adult programs are cancelled for this season.  This includes all athletic leagues and lessons. 
  • Registration for Summer Day Camp, Summer Swim Team and Summer Swim Lessons will be postponed until current recommendations from the CDC and State of North Carolina are lifted. 
  • The town will be assessing all new information and recommendations in the coming days and weeks to ensure we can safely reopen. 

 

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At this time, some outdoor facilities will remain open. 
 
*All Playgrounds are CLOSED. 
 
*Due to theft and vandalism, all park restrooms are closed until further notice.   
 
*All large gatherings of 50 or more people are prohibited.
*We will not be accepting any new facility reservations at this time.
 
*If you have an upcoming reservation and need to postpone, please email kgarris@elkinnc.org.  

We encourage individuals to familiarize and practice CDC recommended best practices for preventing the potential spread of coronavirus.

·         Avoid contact with people who are sick

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

·         Stay home when you are sick

·         Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If a tissue is not available, sneeze into the crease of your elbow or sleeve.

·         Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray and wipe.

·         Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the restroom; before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

·        For further information, please go to the CDC website at www.cdc.gov > or the NC Department of Health and Human Services at www.NCDHHS.gov/coronovirus.