Durham Parks and Recreation

Call Directions Website

Durham Parks and Recreation The official City of Durham Parks and Recreation page. To learn more about DPR, visit https://dprplaymore.org.

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides opportunities for our community to “Play More: Connecting our whole community to wellness, the outdoors, and lifelong learning. DPR strives to make our programs, services, and facilities accessible for all individuals and families, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ability level. DPR is nationally accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).

🐾Happening TODAY! Come dressed to IMPRESS! 🏆🐶Pupalooza is here, and we're ready to see your pups STRUT their stuff! 🎉 Dr...
10/24/2026

🐾Happening TODAY! Come dressed to IMPRESS! 🏆🐶

Pupalooza is here, and we're ready to see your pups STRUT their stuff! 🎉 Dress up your four-legged bestie (and yourself!) for our Costume Contest + prizes!

🏆 Contest Categories:
🐕 Individual Dog Best Festival Fit
🐾 Group Humans and Dogs Best Festival Fit
👯 Best Pet/Owner Lookalike
👑 Best Overall Costume

Plus, enjoy live music, bandana tie-dye, flower crowns, the Pup-Up Market, food trucks, adoptable dogs and more!

📅 TODAY, October 24 | 3:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Durham Central Park | 501 Foster St.
🎟️ FREE Admission!

Presented by Vine Veterinary Hospital and Surgical Center.

Grab the leash, rock your best looks, and join the fun! 🐾

🔥 Need a little fresh air and FREE family fun tonight? Join us for Community Campfire!📍 West Point on the Eno Environmen...
10/23/2026

🔥 Need a little fresh air and FREE family fun tonight? Join us for Community Campfire!

📍 West Point on the Eno Environmental Education Pavilion
🗓️ Tonight, October 23 | 6–7:30 p.m.
🎟️ FREE and open to all ages!

Bring the family and enjoy a cozy fall evening with Durham Parks and Recreation!

Don't forget Durham to come dressed to IMPRESS at Pupalooza! 🏆🐶Got a pup with style? Show us what you've got at our Pupa...
10/22/2026

Don't forget Durham to come dressed to IMPRESS at Pupalooza! 🏆🐶

Got a pup with style? Show us what you've got at our Pupalooza Costume Contest!

🏆 Contest Categories:
🐕 Individual Dog Best Festival Fit
🐾 Group Humans and Dogs Best Festival Fit
👯 Best Pet/Owner Lookalike
👑 Best Overall Costume

Get creative, coordinate your looks, and get ready to strut your stuff! 🐶✨

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 3:30–6:30 p.m.

📍 Durham Central Park

🎟️ FREE Admission!

A BIG round of a-paws for our Pupalooza sponsors! 🐾Thanks to the generous support of our amazing sponsors, we're bringin...
10/22/2026

A BIG round of a-paws for our Pupalooza sponsors! 🐾

Thanks to the generous support of our amazing sponsors, we're bringing a FREE festival to Durham for pups and their people! 🐶🎉

Your partnership helps make events like Pupalooza possible, bringing our community together for fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories.

Drop a 🐾 in the comments to show our sponsors some love!

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 3:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Durham Central Park

ONE more week until Trunk or Treat! We think it's safe to say, Durham families have THE CUTEST costumes!📆 October 28, 20...
10/21/2026

ONE more week until Trunk or Treat! We think it's safe to say, Durham families have THE CUTEST costumes!

📆 October 28, 2026 | 6-8 p.m.
📍 Holton Career and Resource Center

This event is FREE for all ages and rain or shine. If it rains, the even will move indoors.

Calling all fashionable pups and their humans! 🎉 Our Pupalooza Costume Contest is your chance to show off your creativit...
10/21/2026

Calling all fashionable pups and their humans! 🎉 Our Pupalooza Costume Contest is your chance to show off your creativity, personality, and festival flair!

🏆 Costume Contest Categories:

🐕 Individual Dog Best Festival Fit

🐾 Group Humans and Dogs Best Festival Fit

👯 Best Pet/Owner Lookalike

👑 Best Overall Costume

Whether you're going for cute, creative, or totally over-the-top, we want to see it!

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 3:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Durham Central Park
🎟️ FREE Admission!

🐶 Calling all dog lovers! This movie night is for you. 🎬Join us at Durham Central Park on Saturday, November 7 for a FRE...
10/21/2026

🐶 Calling all dog lovers! This movie night is for you. 🎬

Join us at Durham Central Park on Saturday, November 7 for a FREE outdoor showing of Best in Show!

Whether you’ve seen this comedy classic before or you’re watching for the first time, pack your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for a fun night under the stars. Don't forget your furry friends!

Don't miss a visit with some adoptable dogs, who will make an appearance from 6:30-7:30. Local food trucks will be on site, so come hungry!

📍 Durham Central Park
📅 Saturday, November 7 | 7:30-9:30PM
🎟️ FREE

No dog show experience required. 😉🐾

🐶🎉 Pups, people & a whole lot of fun! 🐾Pupalooza is THE festival for you and your four-legged bestie! 🌸 Bandana tie-dye ...
10/20/2026

🐶🎉 Pups, people & a whole lot of fun! 🐾

Pupalooza is THE festival for you and your four-legged bestie!

🌸 Bandana tie-dye + flower crowns
🏆 Costume contests + prizes
🎶 Live music with Miss Mini & the Sandman Band
🛍️ Pup-Up Market + dog-friendly vendors
📸 Photo station
🌮 Food trucks + b**r tent
🐕 Adoptable dogs + more!

Grab the leash, bring your crew, and get ready for a PAW-some time! 🐾

Presented by Vine Veterinary.

10/19/2026

What’s happening at Old Farm Road Park?

Our new Park Progress series highlights projects, upgrades and investments that help keep our parks welcoming and accessible for our community.

▶️Watch for the latest update on Old Farm Road Park!

🔗 For additional construction or soil contamination updates click the links in our bio.

📸: Fright Night Photo Dump 🎃😎👻
10/18/2026

📸: Fright Night Photo Dump 🎃😎👻

Address

400 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC
27701

Telephone

+19195604355

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Durham Parks and Recreation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category