2009 Official Visitor & Dining Guide for Greensboro, North Carolina - (Page 16) R E C R E AT I O N & O U T D O O R A C T I V I T I E S TRIAD PARK Features seven sand volleyball courts; nine sets of horseshoe pits; an asphalt path system for walkers, in-line skaters and cyclists; children’s playgrounds; small fishing pond; rock climbing playground; a softball and soccer field; picnic tables with grills; a hiking trail; three picnic shelters; four gazebo’s and restroom buildings. Hours: Nov.-Feb. 7am-6:30pm; March 7am-8:30pm; Apr.-Oct. 7am-9:30pm. Woodlyn Hall, a beautiful indoor facility available for rent year round. 9652 East Mountain St., Kernersville, off Hwy. 421, west of Greensboro. Call 336-703-2500 for reservations. www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Parks/triad.aspx For information about other area sports, including tennis, soccer, basketball and more, please contact the Greensboro Sports Commission. 336-378-4499. www.greensborosports.org. Please refer to the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Dept. website for the location and contact information for the many facilities located in the area. www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure The area also offers a wide variety of athletic facilities that can be utilized for individual, team and group sports. For more information, please contact the Greensboro Area CVB. 800-344-2282. www.VisitGreensboroNC.com CENTER CITy PARK In the heart of downtown Greensboro, featuring a half-acre of lawns surrounding a spectacular fountain, a pavilion for intimate gatherings and performances, a Great Lawn for larger events and garden niches in which to get away from it all. Corner of N. Elm and E. Friendly. 336-272-1222. www.centercitypark.org. COUNTRy PARK The park offers two stocked fishing lakes, a handicap accessible children’s playground, picnic shelters and extensive trails for jogging, hiking and bicycling. The park is home to the Guilford County Veteran’s Memorial, BarkPark (off-leash dog park), and a BMx bike course. Hours: Daily, 8am-sunset. Fee charged for some activities. Adjacent to the Natural Science Center of Greensboro, off Lawndale Dr. and the National Military Park. 336-373-3648. www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure COVE CREEK GARDENS A Conservation Teaching garden which promotes the art of horticulture and demonstrates the conservation of water and native plants, while providing the public with opportunities for research, learning and interaction with the natural world. Hours: April-Oct. Mon., Tues. & Sat., 9am-12noon. Admission fee; children under 8 FREE. 4505 Summit Ave. 336-621-0611. www.guilfordnonprofits.org THE GREENSBORO ARBORETUM See 12 different labeled plant collections, special garden displays and distinctive features within a 17acre portion of Lindley Park. The natural beauty of this area is inviting, and the planted collections provide year-round appeal. Monthly horticulture education programs offered fall, winter and spring months at The Arboretum Education Center, 401 Ashland Dr. Call for program schedule. Greensboro’s Public Gardens are facilities of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Dept., developed in cooperation with Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. Hours: Daily, sunrise-sunset. Near W. Wendover Ave. at W. Market St. 336-373-2199. www.greensborobeautiful.org GREENSBORO PARKS & RECREATION TRAILS & GREENWAyS More than 80 miles of trails and greenways, including natural trails surrounding reservoirs, paved greenways that traverse linear parks, and trails in local parks and gardens. Hours: Daily, most trails are open sunrise to sunset; refer to posted hours when using park trails. 336-373-3812. www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure HAW RIVER STATE PARK Features an environmental education center and conference facilities accommodating day and overnight guests in 200 acres of state park. Home to wetlands of the upper Haw River in a natural ecosystem. Park is on the NC Birding Trail. Call for hours. 339 Conference Center Dr., Browns Summit. 336-342-6163. www.ncsparks.net Gardens & Parks THE BOG GARDEN AT BENJAMIN PARK & STARMOUNT FARMS LAKE The natural beauty of this swampy area has been developed into a striking exhibit featuring a half-mile, elevated wooden walkway that provides easy access through the garden. Visitors can see more than 8,000 trees, shrubs, ferns, bamboo and wildflowers, and the newest addition, “Joe Christian Serenity Falls.” Greensboro’s Public Gardens are facilities of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Dept., developed in cooperation with Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. Hours: Daily, sunrise-sunset. Hobbs Rd., north of W. 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