Parks and Recreation

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Help shape the direction and future of Salisbury Parks and Recreation by getting involved in our programs and activities!

Opportunities to work with local kids, community members and non profit organizations are always open. Help out by volunteering, partnering, coaching, sponsoring or donating.

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Parks and Recreation facilities closed

Salisbury Parks and Recreation / Sunday, March 15, 2020 0 15158

To help aid preventative measures of spreading COVID-19, and following the guidance of recent coronavirus advisories provided by federal, state, and Rowan County Public Health and other agencies, the City of Salisbury recreation centers will be closed until further notice.

Alternatives To Face-To-Face Visits

City of Salisbury / Friday, March 13, 2020 0 35911

To help aid preventative measures of spreading COVID-19, we strongly encourage all visitors to utilize online or phone services as an alternative to face-to-face interactions. We have options for our departments and our bill pay.

Sports Hall of Fame Accepting 2020 Nominations

Parks and Recreation / Tuesday, March 3, 2020 0 13689

The Salisbury-Rowan Sports Hall of Fame was created in 2001 to honor individuals, living or deceased, who are native to, or have worked or performed in Rowan County. We are currently accepting nominations through April 20, 2020. For more information call (704) 638-5286 or email sclar@salisburync.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shelter Reservations

Where can I get information to rent a shelter, gazebo, greenway or park?

This information is available on the Parks and Recreation activeNet site Reservations.
If you need additional clarification please call (704) 216-PLAY Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Can I reserve a shelter, gazebo, greenway or park online?

No, reservations must be made in person in the parks administration office located at City Hall, 130 S. Main St., Salisbury, North Carolina 28144. Please call (704) 638-2110 to set up an appointment. Reservations for city parks must be approved in advance.

What do I need to reserve a shelter, gazebo, greenway or park?

You must present valid state identification (photo id) and pay the balance in full* to the parks administration office located in City Hall, 130 S. Main St., Salisbury, North Carolina 28144.
*If you are making a reservation within 30 days of your event, the balance must be paid in full. The balance can only be transferred to another park facility. Reservations will not be accepted under two weeks. Please call (704) 638-2110 to set up an appointment.

When reserving a shelter, open reserve and pavilion and I want to cancel my reservation, can I get a refund?

Fees paid-to date will be refunded, except for the administration fee of $7.00, for cancellation of a park rental agreement thirty days or more in advance of the use date. City policy makes it necessary that all rental or other refunds be made by check issued by the City Comptroller. It takes approximately 14 to 21 working days (3 weeks) to process and mail a refund check. Fees paid-to date will be forfeited for cancellation less than thirty days of the permit use date. The reservation may be transferred to an alternate date at the same shelter or a different but comparable shelter (if available) within 3 months, but no sooner than 2 weeks prior to the original date. A $7.00 administration fee will apply to the new permit.

I want to have a party at a park. Do I need to get a permit and is there a fee?

Yes, a $50 park usage permit is required for park use if your event is for 50 or more people or if any of the following items will be introduced onto the park grounds:

Portable restrooms

The rental company must have proof of liability insurance, which names the City of Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department as an additional insurer.

Amplification

“Amplification” means a loudspeaker, amplifier, public address system or any other artificial sound system that amplifies and plays sound for the purpose of publicly projecting or broadcasting the sound.

Amusement devices - Jumping balloons, moonwalks, dragons, or similar apparatus

The rental company must have proof of liability insurance, which names the City of Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department as an additional insurer.

Stage

The rental company or stage vendor must have proof of liability insurance, which names the City of Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department as an additional insurer.

What are the shelter rules and regulations?

All reservations must be made in person by the renter (the individual or authorized representative of the organization which is to use the facility). The renter is responsible for the enforcement of all rules and regulations.
The City Fire Marshal limits capacity at each shelter to 100 persons. The renter must advise the Parks and Recreation Department of the number of persons expected to attend the activity at the time the renter signs the rental agreement.

Park Maintenance Concerns

How do I report maintenance problems at parks?

Call (704) 638-5260 during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) or send an email to publicservicesteam@salisburync.gov. You may call The Salisbury Police Department at (704) 638-5333 if there is an after hours or weekend emergency

Recreation: Sport and Pool Facilities

How can I find the phone number for a Recreation Center?

The telephone numbers for all Parks and Recreation facilities are located in the City Government section of the telephone directory or call (704) 216-PLAY or visit the Facilities webpage.

I would like information on your swimming pools.

Please call (704) 216-PLAY or visit the Facilities webpage.

How can I get information about the locations of City Parks or Parks facilities?

Please call (704) 216-PLAY or visit the Facilities webpage.

General Park Rules

What are the park rules?

Read the City of Salisbury's general park rules here: Ch. 16 Parks and Recreation - Rules and Regulations.

When are the parks open?

May 1 to October 1
Parks are closed from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
October 2 to April 30
Parks are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Downtown Parks
Parks are closed from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Employment Opportunities

Are there any jobs in the Parks and Recreation Department?

You can view our current open job positions or call (704) 216-PLAY to inquire about employment opportunities.

Employment

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Be the change you want to see in the world. Be the difference. The City of Salisbury provides excellent benefits, a sign-on bonuses, and a progressive environment.

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Get Involved with Parks and Recreation

Help shape the direction and future of Salisbury Parks and Recreation by getting involved in our programs and activities!

Opportunities to work with local kids, community members and non profit organizations are always open. Help out by volunteering, partnering, coaching, sponsoring or donating.