Rent a DPR Facility, Park Or Trail!

Did you know that Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers facility, park, and trail rentals? If you’re planning a family party, business function, concert or event, we have plenty of venue options available to host your next gathering. Check out the in depth list of rentals below:

Park & Trail Rentals
To reserve a picnic shelter online, click here. (Only available through October 31)
Includes baseball, softball, soccer, futsal, multipurpose, tennis and basketball. To rent an Athletic Field, email Frank Sidoti or call him at 919-560-4355, ext. 27229
Email Reservations, call 919-560-4355, ext. 27202, or visit our administration office at 400 Cleveland Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All campsite reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance.
For availability, complete a Trail and Event Field Rental Application Form or contact our reservations specialist by email, call 919-560-4355, ext. 27202, or visit our Administration Office at 400 Cleveland Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Facility Rentals
This includes Durham Armory, Forest Hills Neighborhood Clubhouse, McCown-Mangum House and Spruce Pine Lodge. For renting special use, indoor facilities, contact our Reservations team by phone at 919-560-4355, ext. 27202 or by email at Reservations@DurhamNC.gov.
Trying to rent a space at a Recreation Center? Please contact the location directly. Click here for a list of all of our Recreation Centers and contact information.

To rent an indoor pool: Edison Johnson Aquatics Center, email Nicole Moreno or call her at 919-560-4265. Campus Hills Pool, email Aleasha North or call her at 919-560-4444
Seasonal only - not offered during normal operating hours and only available for groups renting for a minimum of 4 visits. Includes Forest Hills Pool, Hillside Pool and Long Meadow Pool. To rent an outdoor pool, please email Nicole Moreno or call her at 919-560-4265.


Keep in mind, each offering mentioned above has their own fee structure and set of implemented rules that all renters must abide by. Click each option to find out more about the specific rental site.

Before renting Event Fields, Trails, Mobile Stages, Campsites, or Picnic Shelters with DPR, check out our Reservation Procedures for details on fees, hours, permits, security, parking, restrooms, insurance, and more.

Have questions or need assistance? We’re here to help! Feel free to swing by the Administration Office as well at 400 Cleveland Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also visit our website for additional information.

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