The Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department, headed by the Assistant City Manager of Community Servicestwiggins [at] ci.reidsville.nc.us (,) offers a wide array of athletics and programs for the citizens of Reidsville, as well as visitors to the City and its recreational facilities. The day to day operations of this department is handled by the Parks and Recreation Superintendent qrobertson [at] ci.reidsville.nc.us (Quintin Robertson).
The Recreation Department includes a gymnasium, which is open for use from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and 5-7 p.m. Sundays. The gym is closed on Fridays. During basketball season, the hours are from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The building houses on its lower level the City-owned Fitness Center (6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.), the Administrative Offices (8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for registration hours), and the Senior Center. For Senior Center program information, call (336) 349-1045.
Athletic Offerings
The Parks & Recreation Department is busy throughout the year with football, baseball, softball and basketball. Most of the sports programs can be accessed online and games are played at area athletic fields. Cheerleading is also available. Lake Reidsville hosts soccer games for the Reidsville YMCA and the City partners with the Y to provide swimming opportunities at the Reidsville Community Pool, 504 S. Main Street.
Recreational Facilities
The City of Reidsville is also very proud of its facilities. A network of neighborhood parks can be found throughout the City featuring playground equipment. Several of the parks also include ball fields, horseshoe pits, basketball, volleyball or tennis courts. Lake Reidsville and Lake Hunt offering fishing and boating to visitors, along with other amenities. Reidsville has a strong senior citizens' program, evidenced by its Senior Citizen Center. The Center provides seniors with a meeting place as well as a site for informational seminars. The Council on Aging has a Nutrition Site at the Center as well. A variety of classes and trips are also made available to those participating at the Center. The Fitness Center, located on the lower level of 201 N. Washington Ave., includes weights, virtual bikes, treadmills, ellipticals and more. Hours are 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lake Reidsville also offers a nearly mile-long hiking and biking trail. This trail, located across the street from the main park entrance, gives bike enthusiasts a good workout, and hikers a change of venue from other City greenways. (Map of the Hiking/Biking Trail). This trail is also phase one of the Lake Reidsville trails system with more to come. Update-Phase two has now been completed inside the park that includes a .6 mile trail loop. Phase three has been started and is a trail that will loop around Lake Reidsville.
Reidsville Center for Active Retirement Enterprises (RCARE)
RCARE is a Center of Excellence, one of the few in the state with that designation. The center hosts many activities, including trips, bowling, bocce ball, pickleball, shuffleboard, dancing, card games and so much more. Attend an aerobics class or learn how to paint, the opportunities are endless.
For more information about the services offered at RCARE as well as monthly classes and activities - visit our page or follow us on Facebook.
Teen Center
In 2004, the City of Reidsville opened a Teen Center for local youth ages 10-16. Homework assistance, special programs and recreational opportunities are available at the Center located on Sprinkle Street. Membership is free, but enrollment is required.
Other Recreational Opportunities
In addition to the recreational opportunities available within Reidsville, Rockingham County offers camping river access areas and area golf courses. Check out www.vistrockinghamcountync.com for more information.