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Parks and Rec: What Features Should These Durham Parks Have?
Durham Parks and Recreation plans to replace playgrounds at M0rreene Road Park and Forest Hills Park. Now they’re asking residents to share their preferences for features to include in the new playgrounds. Would your children prefer climbing? Rocking back and forth? Spinning? Swinging? Sliding? Just pretending? Should it be interactive, relaxing, or challenging? The parks…
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What’s Happening in Durham: Jan. 13-18, 2025
Looking for something to do this week? From family-friendly events like Play Café and Canvas and Cupcakes to adult-focused activities like Serene Scribbles and Chinese Exercises for Well-Being, there’s something for everyone in Durham. Don’t forget government meetings, including the Durham Planning Commission and the Public Art Committee, and community events like Pizza Game Night…
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Durham Parks Department Seeks Special Events Manager
Do you find reporting like this valuable? Support Southpoint Access as a subscriber or advertising sponsor and make it possible to keep this information flowing to readers in our community! The City of Durham’s Parks and Recreation Department wants to hire a special events manager to lead the citywide special events office. This full-time position, offering a salary range of $84,428…
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Durham Park Signs Support Breastfeeding
The new sign at Solite Park at Fayetteville and Barbee roads in South Durham depicts a child feeding at a woman’s breast, with the message: “WELCOME – BIENVENIDA.” It’s one of 17 signs distributed in parks throughout Durham, created by local artist L. Jamal Walton, a father and advocate for reproductive justice and inclusion. They’ve…
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Durham Rolls Out New Parks Bond Referendum Site
In November, Durham voters decide whether to approve $200 million in bonds that would improve the city’s streets, sidewalks, and parks. With that in mind, city officials this week have launched a new web page to explain to voters how the money would be used. About the Durham Bond Referendum The referendum will appear on…
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Durham City Parks Offer Summer Programs That Need More Workers
The Durham Parks and Recreation Department has boosted marketing efforts, offers competitive hourly rates, and hosted a job fair, but continues to struggle with finding enough seasonal staff for city camps and pools. On Thursday, parks department officials are set to make a presentation to City Council about Durham’s summer camp programs, summer teen camps…
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Durham May Move Forward with Parks and Rec Bond Referendum
The Durham City Council is considering a $200 million bond referendum for the November election ballot, earmarked for work on parks, recreation facilities, and streets and sidewalks. It’s set for discussion during Thursday’s council work session. Council members on May 20 adopted two resolutions to move forward with the plan. If further approved, the referendum…
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Pedestrian Safety, Teen Equipment Among Winning Participatory Budgeting Projects
Durham residents voted and now city officials are moving forward with five winning projects in the latest phase of the city’s participatory budgeting process. On Thursday, Durham City Council members received a presentation of the top five projects, voted on by residents 13 and older. The city has $2.4 million to spend in this third…
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Piney Wood Park Pickleball Grand Opening
DPR invites residents to celebrate the official grand opening of the pickleball courts at Piney Wood Park off Woodcroft Parkway in South Durham. Activities include a ribbon cutting, open play, family activities, and food for purchase. Send your event information to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.
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