Activities

Seasonal activities and programs include:

• Afterschool Program 
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Football
• Softball
• Baseball
• Kickball
• Cornhole
• Pickleball
• Shuffleboard
• Bocce'
• Cheer
• Summer Camp

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Centers and Facilities

• Boone Road Community Building (CB Hut), 606 Boone Rd. 
  • Open by rental; kitchen and meeting space
• Bridge Street Recreation Center, 319 Bridge St., 336-623-5559 
  • Open weekdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays; gym, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, walking track, kitchen and meeting space, picnic shelter, playground
• Freedom Park Splash Pad, 121 N. Edgewood Rd., 336-623-2793
  • Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily noon to 6 p.m.
• Mill Avenue Swimming Pool, 1722 Mill Ave., 336-635-2219 
  • Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily noon - 6 p.m.
• Mill Avenue Recreation Center, 1718 Mill Ave., 336-635-2268 
  • Open weekdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays; gym, walking track, playground 

Call 336-623-2110 to check rental availability.

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Garden of Eden Senior Center

The mission of the center is to promote the most enriching quality of life for Eden seniors, 50 and better, by providing an assortment of social, educational and recreational activities. Senior Center Director Carla Huffman and staff want to encourage them to use their skills to help others while enriching their own lives.

The center at 508 Orchard Drive is open weekdays, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

You can find the most up-to-date information about what's happening at the Center on their Facebook page here or call them at 336-627-4711.

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Greenways and Trails

• Dan River Trail, 827 S. Hamilton St.
  • Runs between S. Bridge St. and Leaksville Landing
• Freedom Park Nature Trail, 121 N. Edgewood Rd.
  • Runs from Freedom Park onto Country Club Dr.; restrooms at park shelters
• Matrimony Creek Nature Trail, 1333 Washington St. 
  • Runs from Washington St. to Price Road along the creek; picnic tables, restrooms 
• Smith River Greenway, 901 River Dr. (off Meadow Road)
  • Runs from River Dr. to Kennedy St. beside the YMCA; picnic shelter, butterfly trail, sunflower field, otter sculpture; restrooms at shelter

Greenways and trails are open dawn to dusk. 

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Parks

• Clearwater Park, S. Bridge St. 
  • Picnic tables, benches, nature trail
• Dehart Park, 516 Gresham St. 
  • Ballfield, playground
• Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Rd. 
  • Splash pad, playground, amphitheater, skateboard park, dog park, picnic shelters, RV pads, miniature golf, walking track, multiple ballfields 
•  John E. Grogan Park, 308 E. Stadium Dr.
  • Walking trail, picnic tables, lounging gazebo, animal wire art sculptures, Karastan mosaic
• Mrs. Ernestine Hampton Park, Peter Hill Rd.
  • Picnic shelter, playground, basketball courts, multipurpose field

Parks are open dawn to dusk. Call 336-623-2110 to check rental availability.

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River Access Points

• Draper Landing, 4727 NC 700
• Island Ford Landing, 901 River Dr.; picnic tables
• Klyce Street Landing, end of Klyce St.; picnic tables
• Leaksville Landing, 827 S. Hamilton St.; picnic tables
• North Carolina Wildlife Access, 580 Bethlehem Church Rd. 
  this site is owned and operated by the State of North Carolina

Landings are open dawn to dusk.

Facilities and Grounds, a division of Parks & Recreation, oversees maintenance and care for all City buildings and grounds.

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River Safety

Our rivers are ready for you and your adventures! 

We want you to have fun and stay safe.

Here are some safety guidelines to remember while on the water:

• Wear your life jacket! It’s always possible to capsize in any water condition.

• Make sure you know where you are going. Always tell a responsible person about your plans of where you will be and when you expect to return.

• Check the weather forecast before you leave for your destination so that you can pack the proper equipment.

• Know the water conditions. Sometimes the river will be high, low, or a dam may be releasing. This makes water conditions very different and it is important to know what to expect.

• Know the rules to navigate the water. Find out what you need to know while on waterways.

• Beware of Strainers. Strainers are fallen trees, bridge pilings, undercut rocks, or anything else that allows the current to flow through it while holding you. Strainers are deadly!

• Never go boating or tubing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Know your paddling abilities and plan your outings accordingly.

• Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Carry extra clothes in a dry bag in case you flip and go for a swim.

• Never float or paddle over low-head dams, avoid fallen trees and other in-stream obstructions.

• Do not stand up in a canoe or kayak, and avoid weight shifts that may cause capsize.

• If it is your first time on the water, travel with an experienced person that has navigated that part of the river before.