Join Parks and Recreation Staff for fun Family Fishing Programs at Lake Higgins!

This is a catch and release fishing program designed for people of all ages. We will provide the bait and the poles and chairs if necessary and all you have to do is bring your patience. We will set up around the Education Pond at Lake Higgins which is located immediately to the left of the Marina office.
Registration is required for this program.

Each person that plans to fish must sign up separately. The cost per person s $5.00

Participants must be willing to put on worms and take fish off hooks. Staff will be present to assist.

If you have any questions about this program please feel free to email Brooke Wilson at [email protected].

Join Parks and Rec Staff for our Beginner Archery Clinics!

If you have never shot a bow and arrow or you have and just want more practice then join us at Bryan Park Shelter 10 at our Archery Range. We will have all of the equipment you will need. We will not allow any personal equipment to be used at our range for these clinics. Please be aware that we have limited targets so participants will take turns at our targets.

Shelter 10 in Bryan Park is located just before you turn into Lake Townsend Marina. The address to Lake Townsend is 6332 Townsend Rd. Browns Summit, NC 27214.

If you have any questions please email Brooke Wilson at [email protected].

Join Parks and Recreation Staff for a New Years Day 6 Mile Hike!

Whether your New Year Resolution is to get healthier or you just want to start the year off by being in the outdoors this is the perfect program for you. Staff will be leading a guided hike on the Piedmont Trail. We will be meeting at The Piedmont Trail Parking Lot which is located at State Road 2347, Greensboro, NC. This parking lot is on the left once you have passed the Lake Brandt Marina coming from downtown. If we run out of parking space in this lot participants can park in the gravel lot for the Reedy Fork Trail and walk over.

This trail is suitable for all skill levels but young kids might get tired due to the length of the hike. Staff will be discussing local history and the importance of the lakes during the walk. Everyone in your party that plans to hike must be registered separately. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring water.

If you have any questions about the hike please contact Brooke Wilson at [email protected].

Join Parks and Recreation Staff for our Family Hikes of 2025!

Our family hikes are for children ages 2-10 years old. Parents and family members will accompany children and staff on the hike. Each child will have to be registered separately. We will start off the hikes with a quick activity/craft and then take a 1 mile hike through various trails. Each date will be held at a different trail so please make sure you read over each date carefully.

Our April 22nd Family Hike will be held at Richardson-Taylor Nature Preserve. We hope to see all sorts of cool plants and animals on this hike that will take us right to the edge of the wetlands at the preserve.
The address to Richardson-Taylor Preserve is 368 Plainfield Road. Greensboro, NC 27455

Our May 6th Family Hike will take place at Brightwood Park Nature Trail. There is a fun nature playground for the kids to enjoy on the walk.
The address to Brightwood Park is 4506 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405

Our May 20th Family Hike will take place at the Nat Greene Trail. We will see beautiful views of Lake Brandt and some neat wildlife. We will meet the shelter in Lake Brandt Marina parking lot.
The address to Lake Brandt Marina/Nat Greene Trail is 5945 Lake Brandt Rd. Greensboro, NC 27455

Please make sure the children are dressed appropriately for the weather and that they have water available. Please note that the terrain is uneven with lots of hazards. This hike is subject to be cancelled due to the weather and a rain date will have be to scheduled.. Staff will notify parents as soon as possible if the program needs to be cancelled.

For questions please contact Brooke Wilson at [email protected].