Lee County NC - Parks & Recreation

09/04/2026

🎬✨ Guess what?! Our Fall Family Movie in the Park Series kicks off NEXT Friday, September 11th at Kiwanis Family Park — and we’re pumped! 🍂🎉
We’re rolling out the big screen for Hopper, and you’ll want to hop on over early because…
🍔 Food trucks arrive at 5:00 PM
🎥 Movie starts around 5:45 PM
Bring your favorite blanket, your best dance-in-the-grass moves, and all your people — it’s going to be a cozy, fun Fall night under the stars. 🌟
We can’t wait to see your smiling faces there! 💛🌳🎞️
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BoV4pw7zc/

09/04/2026

Make a splash this weekend! 💦🎉
It’s the final weekend of the season for our pools, so don’t miss out! Stop by Horton Pool or O.T. Sloan Pool from 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM for one last refreshing dip before summer wraps up. 😎🏊‍♀️
And a quick holiday reminder: The following will be closed, Monday, September 7th
➡Our Offices
➡Lee County Athletic Park
➡San-Lee Park
All other parks remain open from dawn to dusk for plenty of family fun and outdoor adventures! 🌳✨
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and sunny Labor Day weekend! ☀️🎈

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

🍁🎃 Fall Fun Is Here — Register Now! 🎃🍁
San-Lee Park is bursting with autumn adventures for all ages! All activities include supplies in the registration fee, so just bring yourself and your fall spirit. 🍂✨

🎃🍂 Trick, Treat & Trails Camp — $60/person — Ages 5–12
📅 October 15 & 16
🕢 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
A spooktacular 2‑day teacher workday camp filled with Halloween crafts, movies, pumpkin science & carving, pie baking, field trips, and all the nostalgic fall fun kids love! 👻🧪🎨🥧

🎉 Parents’ Night Out — $30 — Ages 4–12
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕕 6 PM – 9 PM
Drop the kids off for a night of pizza, games, and crafts while you enjoy a few peaceful hours to yourself. 🙌🍕A perfect fall evening for parents and kiddos!

🎨👩‍🎨 Ladies Night Crafting — $25 — Ages 18+
📅 Friday, October 23
🕢 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Create Halloween décor with guided instruction in a cozy, creative atmosphere. Bring a friend and get crafty! ✂️🕸️

🧁🖌️ Cupcakes & Canvas — $25 — Ages 4–12
📅 Saturday, October 24
🕐 1 PM – 3 PM
A Halloween‑themed guided canvas painting session paired with cupcakes! Perfect for budding artists. 🎃🧁🍁

✨ Register now at LCNCPR.recdesk.com
Spots are limited — claim your fall fun before it fills up! 🎃🍁

08/31/2026

🎉 September is packed with FUN at Parks & Recreation! 🍂
We’re rolling into fall with events, programs, camps, crafts, movies, hikes, and more—there’s something for EVERYONE this month!
✨ Here’s what’s happening:

🤸 Gymnastics
• Late Registration Open
• Session 5 runs Aug 31–Oct 24
• All ages + all skill levels
• Day Camp: Oct 15 | $30 | 7:30am–5:30pm

🎬 Special Events
• Family Movie Night: Hoppers (PG) → Sept 11 | Kiwanis Family Park | 5–7:30pm
• Rec Rhythm – Vendor Registration Open!
Oct 2 | $25 vendor fee | 5–8:30pm | Lee County Athletic Park

💦 Aquatics
• Last pool weekend of the season!
Sept 5, 6 & 7 at Horton & O.T. Sloan Pool

🎨 Programs (Register Now!)
• Fall Youth Art Classes (Oct 12–Jan 7) – $60
• Fall Intersession Camps – Three weeks available in September
• Parent’s Night Out – Oct 17 | Ages 4–12 | $30
• Ladies Night Crafting – Oct 23 | Ages 18+ | $25
• Cupcakes & Canvas – Oct 24 | Ages 4–12 | $25
• Nighttime Hike – Oct 10 | All ages | $10 | 5:30–7:30pm at San‑Lee Park

🎾 Partner Programs
• Tennis & Pickleball through TennisBloc (schedule at tennisbloc.com)

📌 Holiday Closure
Our offices and parks will be closed Sept 7 for Labor Day.

📝 Ready to sign up?
Register for all Parks & Recreation programs at LCNCPR.recdesk

08/28/2026

🍁🎃 Fall Fun Is Here — Register Now! 🎃🍁
San-Lee Park is bursting with autumn adventures for all ages! All activities include supplies in the registration fee, so just bring yourself and your fall spirit. 🍂✨

🌙🔥 Nighttime Hike — $10/person — All Ages
📅 Saturday, October 10
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Experience San-Lee Park after dark! Follow glowing jack‑o‑lanterns across the 300‑ft bridge, listen for nocturnal wildlife, and wrap up the night with s’mores at the Nature Center. A magical fall evening under the stars! ⭐🌲

🎃🍂 Trick, Treat & Trails Camp — $60/person — Ages 5–12
📅 October 15 & 16
🕢 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
A spooktacular 2‑day teacher workday camp filled with Halloween crafts, movies, pumpkin science & carving, pie baking, field trips, and all the nostalgic fall fun kids love! 👻🧪🎨🥧

🎉 Parents’ Night Out — $30 — Ages 4–12
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕕 6 PM – 9 PM
Drop the kids off for a night of pizza, games, and crafts while you enjoy a few peaceful hours to yourself. 🙌🍕A perfect fall evening for parents and kiddos!

🎨👩‍🎨 Ladies Night Crafting — $25 — Ages 18+
📅 Friday, October 23
🕢 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Create Halloween décor with guided instruction in a cozy, creative atmosphere. Bring a friend and get crafty! ✂️🕸️

🧁🖌️ Cupcakes & Canvas — $25 — Ages 4–12
📅 Saturday, October 24
🕐 1 PM – 3 PM
A Halloween‑themed guided canvas painting session paired with cupcakes! Perfect for budding artists. 🎃🧁🍁

✨ Register now at LCNCPR.recdesk.com
Spots are limited — claim your fall fun before it fills up! 🎃🍁

08/26/2026

Session 5 Gymnastics Registration starts next week, and we’re bursting with gym-tastic excitement to welcome athletes of all ages and abilities!
With classes running Monday through Saturday, you’ll find plenty of options to fit your family’s schedule—no matter how busy life gets.
👉 Ready to roll? Sign up now at: LCNCPR.recdesk.com
And don’t forget…
✨ 1-Day Gymnastics Camp – Thursday, October 15! ✨
School’s out, the mats are out, and the fun is definitely out—so join us for a full day packed with flips, friends, and fantastic energy.
Secure your spot today—we can’t wait to see you in the gym! 🤸‍♀️💙

08/24/2026

📣 Vendor & Community Partner Registration Now Open for Rec & Rhythm!
We’re excited to invite artisan vendors and community partners to participate in our Rec & Rhythm celebration on October 2nd!
• Artisan Vendors: $25
• Community Partners (Information Only): FREE
🚨 Important:
All vendor and partner registrations must be completed through our official web portal.
We do not accept registration through staff, email, phone, or direct messages.
👉 Register here: https://LCNCPR.recdesk.com

🎶 Event Details
Rec & Rhythm
October 2nd • 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Enjoy live music, food trucks, community fun, and a celebration of the incredible volunteers and partners who make Parks & Recreation possible in Lee County. We couldn’t offer quality programs and leagues without YOU!
Plus, don’t miss the Co****le Tournament benefiting Special Olympics Lee County.
📩 Tournament details: [email protected]
Come help us celebrate community, creativity, and the volunteers who make our parks thrive! 🌳🎵

08/21/2026

Session 5 Gymnastics Registration is officially OPEN, and we’re flipping with excitement to welcome athletes of every age and every ability!
With classes running Monday through Saturday, you’ll find plenty of options to fit your family’s schedule—no matter how busy life gets.
👉 Ready to roll? Sign up now at: LCNCPR.recdesk.com
And don’t forget…
✨ 1-Day Gymnastics Camp – Thursday, October 15! ✨
School’s out, the mats are out, and the fun is definitely out—so join us for a full day packed with flips, friends, and fantastic energy.
Secure your spot today—we can’t wait to see you in the gym! 🤸‍♀️💙