Winter Birding Graphic

Winter is a great time to go birding at the parks!

Winter is here and so are the birds!  We have a unique opportunity in central North Carolina because so many birds make their temporary homes here for the colder months.  We have the opportunity to spot species that are just passing through …

A view of a bridge at Haw River Trail at Great Bend Park, Glencoe.

Haw River Trail Becomes a State TrailThe local favorite joins 12 other distinguished trails across the state.

The Haw River Trail is now an authorized state trail thanks to the perseverance of local advocates, nonprofit organizations, and North Carolina legislators Representative Stephen M. Ross, Senator Amy S. Galey, and Representative Dennis Riddell.

“The Haw …

The Old Mill Dam and Waterfall at Cedarock Park.

The Parks and Recreation Authority awarded Alamance County a $450,000 grant for the construction of a new accessible playground at Cedarock Park. The funds were awarded through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund – Accessibility for Parks Grant, which aims to provide matching grants to local governments for parks facilities for children …

Trail at Cedarock Park

Cedarock Park Updates Effective Friday, October 28, 2022

On Friday, October 28, 2022, several changes will go into effect at Cedarock Park. These updates include:

The re-routing of Rock Creek and Spoon Branch Trails to provide a new hiking experience and showcase different areas of the park. The Rock Creek Trail will now be …

Alcovets Balloon Festival

ALCOVETS Balloon Festival to be held at Cedarock Park on September 9-11, 2022.

The ALCOVETS Balloon Festival will be held at Cedarock Park on September 9-11, 2022. During this time, regular park operations and usage, including disc golf courses, footgolf course, playground, and the equestrian center will be closed to the public.

In order …

Boyd's Creek Bridge photo

Alamance Parks announces the completion of a 60-foot steel bridge at the Boyd’s Creek Crossing of the Haw River Trail and North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST). The bridge was funded by a grant from Impact Alamance and the trail easement was donated by Herman Johnson. The project was a joint venture between …