The Burlington Recreation and Parks offers many different rental opportunities for the public. There are a variety of spaces to accommodate your event.  Below are buildings and shelters available throughout the park system to reserve for your special occasion.  

Specialty Venues

Amphitheaters

Amphitheaters can be rented for concerts or large special events. For reservation information about:

•  Historic Depot Amphitheater call (336) 222-5001
• The Jimmy Combs Memorial Amphitheater in the Burlington City Park call (336) 222-5030

Athletic Fields

To reserve fields for sporting events, contact Athletics at (336) 229-3151 or (336) 513-5470.
 

Aquatic Events

The Maynard Aquatic Center offers Private Pool Rentals and Pool Party Packages.  For more information, call (336) 222-5043. 

Community Centers

 
The community centers rent gym space and/or rooms for meetings, special events, and large events. Rental fees, policies and procedures differ for each venue.  Call (336) 222-5030 for contact information.
 

Buildings & Shelters

 

Birthday Parties at the Dutch Barn Gazebo  Gazebo rENTAL FLYER Burlington City Park Come and spend your child's special day at the Dutch Barn Gazebo. Kids will enjoy two hours filled with rides in the amusement park, walking the trails, and opening presents in the bright sunshine and fresh air. The maximum capacity for the gazebo is 25 people with seating for 12. Reservation includes the gazebo for two hours, balloon centerpiece, ride passes for the two hours that the Gazebo is rented, and a choice of 1 cotton candy or 1 popcorn per child. For reservation information, call (336) 222-5030.
Birthday Parties at the Betsy Brown Chandler Memorial Gazebo   GAZEBO RENTAL FLYER Burlington City Park Come and spend your child's special day at the Betsy Brown Chandler Memorial Gazebo. Kids will enjoy two hours filled with rides in the amusement park, walking the trails, and opening presents in the bright sunshine and fresh air. The maximum capacity for the gazebo is 25 people with seating for 12. Reservation includes the gazebo for two hours, balloon centerpiece, ride passes for the two hours that the Gazebo is rented, and a choice of 1 cotton candy or 1 popcorn per child. For reservation information, call (336) 222-5030.
Homebuilder's Building Burlington City Park Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 100 Hidden beneath the shade of the trees of City Park, the Homebuilder's Building is a great facility to host family reunions or company picnics. With seating for up to 100, the facility features a small kitchen for catering. This building has air conditioning and heat. For reservation information, call (336) 222-5030.
Jaycee Building Burlington City Park Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 35 Amenities: restrooms, two outdoor charcoal grills No kitchen or air conditioning Closed: November 15th through March 15th For reservation information, call (336) 222-5030.
Exchange Building Burlington City Park Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 35 Facilities: restrooms, one outdoor charcoal grill No kitchen or air conditioning Closed: November 15th to March 15th For reservation information, call (336) 222-5030.
Civitan Shelter Burlington City Park, across from The Park Restaurant Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 45 Nestled under the tall pine trees of City Park, this shelter is easily accessible from Overbrook Road. Electricity and grills are located at the shelter. Two outdoor charcoal grills are available. For reservation information call (336) 222-5030.
Kiwanis Shelter Burlington City Park Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 45 Hidden in the center of the park with the City Park Train winding its way nearby. There is no electricity at this facility, however, grills are adjacent to the shelter. Three outdoor charcoal grills are available. For reservation information, call (336) 222-5030.
TJ Sports Shelter Burlington City Park, next to Amusement Area Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 75 Located alongside of the Amusement Park and playground, this is one of our most popular shelters. Restroom facilities are located at the shelter. Two outdoor charcoal grills are available. For reservation information call (336) 222-5030.
Thataways Youth Center Burlington City Park Thataways Youth Center is a great place for family reunions, wedding receptions, birthdays, or any event that you can think of. We can add music to any occasion or event. To go along with this great addition, there are three pool tables, foosball tables, and arcade games to keep you and your party occupied for an additional cost. Times: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm for five hour periods. Time includes setup, activity, clean up, and is all the responsibility of the renter. Reservations include a staff DJ, entertainment room, concession room, patio area, arcade games (for an additional cost), 100 chairs, and 10 8' tables. 250 guests maximum; 175 guests maximum if tables and chairs are set up. For reservation and price information call (336) 222-5134.
Women's Division Shelter Maynard Aquatic Center and Burlington Tennis Center Times: call for details Seating: 50 Centered in between the Maynard Aquatic Center and the Burlington Tennis Center, this shelter serves as an excellent location for those wishing to have a party at the Aquatic Center and then have a picnic. Two outdoor charcoal grills are available. For reservation information call (336) 222-5043.
Burlington Woman's Club Shelter Burlington Springwood Park Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 75 Located at Burlington's newest park facility, this shelter in conjunction with the Women's Division Chamber of Commerce Shelter offers a great gathering space for picnics and family events. Restrooms are located at the facility as well as grills and picnic tables. Two outdoor charcoal grills are available. For reservation information call (336) 222-5030.
Women's Division - Alamance County Chamber of Commerce Shelter Burlington Springwood Park Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 75 Located at Burlington's newest park facility, this shelter in conjunction with the Woman's Club Shelter offers a great gathering space for picnics and family events. Restrooms are located at the facility as well as grills and picnic tables. Two outdoor charcoal grills are available. For reservation information call (336) 222-5030.
Davidson Park Shelter Joe C. Davidson Park Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 100 One of our largest outdoor shelters in the entire park system, the Kiwanis Shelter at Davidson Park will host 100 guests with grills and restrooms nearby. Adjacent to the shelter is a grass volleyball court available for play. For reservation information call (336) 222-5030.
Sertoma Building North Park Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or 3:00 - 8:00 pm Seating: 100 With two playgrounds nearby, the Sertoma shelter site is nestled between the shade of the trees of North Park. The shelter serves as an excellent location for family gatherings and can accommodate up to 100 people with a full kitchen. For reservation information call (336) 222-5138.
Civitan Building Lake Cammack Times: call for details Seating: 100 Tucked away just outside of the Marina entrance, the wooded area that surrounds this shelter hides a playground, ball field, volleyball and basketball courts, and a swimming pool. This shelter features a full kitchen, outdoor grills, and large picnic areas. This is a great location to host large venue parties such as family reunions and corporate parties, with seating for 100. For reservation information call (336) 421-3872.
Civitan Shelter Lake Cammack Times: call for details Seating: 50 This open-air shelter overlooks the lake for a beautiful scenic view. Enjoy the outdoors watching the wildlife or fellow friends ski by. This shelter will comfortably seat 50 people. For reservation information call (336) 421-3872.
Mackintosh Clubhouse Lake Mackintosh Times: call for details Seating: 125 This indoor clubhouse looking out over the cove features a full kitchen, making the facility suitable for weddings, reunions, corporate meetings and a variety of other uses. This building will seat 125 people. There are 15 8' tables and 140 chairs. For reservation information call (336) 538-0896.
Mackintosh Shelter Lake Mackintosh Times: call for details Seating: 50 Overlooking the marina at Lake Mackintosh, this shelter is the perfect spot for a small party or business gathering. There is no electricity at this site, however, there is a grill next to the shelter. This shelter will comfortably seat 50 people. For reservation information call 538-0896.
Guilford Mackintosh Shelter Guilford Mackintosh Park and Marina Times: 4 hour or Full Day rentals Seating: 60 Located on the banks of Guilford Mackintosh Park and Marina, this shelter will comfortably seat 60 people. This shelter features electricity and grills. For reservation information call (336) 449-2078.