Plan Your Visit to City Park

Spend a morning or afternoon... or make a day of it!

Play on the Playground & Visit the Sister Cities Fountain

Slides, swings and benches for the tired parents. Always an easy way to let the kids get out their energy before hopping on the rides! Adjacent to the playground is a beautiful fountain that was donated by our Sister City, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez. Take some time to sit by the water and relax. 

Picnic at a Park

A picnic in a park is always a good idea. There are many lush places to spread out a blanket in the shade and have a picnic. If you are planning ahead, reserve one of our nine shelters/gazebos. Many of the shelters are equipped with a grill so fire up the charcoal. Advanced reservations are required for picnic shelters. 

Take a Walk & Explore 

Take a walk and explore the local wildlife in Little Alamance Creek. The park offers trails that will take you over the bridges of Little Alamance Creek. This waterway offers a great place for kids and parents to discover some local wildlife. Learn more about the Little Alamance Creek Healthy Streams Cooperative.

Other Amenities at & around City Park

• Concession Stand 
  The concession stand is located beside the ride ticket counter. 
• Splash Park
  Free and Fun! 
• The Maynard Aquatic Center
  Home to Burlington's largest pool. Swim lanes and slides. Open year-round. 
• Burlington Tennis Center
  The Tennis Center hosts tournaments from all over the state and is available for public play. Sign up to receive information about lessons and events.
• 5 Athletic Fields 
  City Park is home to 5 Ball Fields, stop and see if there is a tournament going on while you are at the park! 
• Walking Track, Trail & Fitness Equipment @ Ball Field 5
  Enhance your workout and stop along the way on the walking track to use the fitness equipment sponsored by Alamance Regional Medical Center. Or meader through the park on the City Park Trail. 
• Softball Hall of Fame 
  Tours are held by reservation only. Call 336-222-5030 to make yours today. 
• Downtown Burlington 
  Downtown is less than a mile from City Park and offers great restaurants, May Memorial Library, a small historical display in the downtown Amtrack Station and historic Paramount Theater. 
• Walkable Restaurants 
  Across Main Street from the main parking of City Park is the restaurant Mayberry at the Park it is a local favorite and great place to cool off from the heat during those steamy park days. They are known for their ice cream! On the corner of Overbrook Drive and Church Street is a restaurant aptly named The Park Restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served!

Special Events at City Park

Burlington's Special Events Divisions host many large-scale events at Burlington City Park as well as parks and other locations across the City. Learn more about Special Events.

Burlington Carousel Festival 

Join us for the  Burlington Carousel Held the first full weekend in May each year.  Live music at multiple stages, arts & crafts fair, food, and a beer garden, amusement park rides & fun for the whole family will fill Burlington’s City Park throughout the weekend. 

Summer Concert Series in the Park 

Bands take the stage at City Park on select Friday evenings in the summer.  These concerts are part of the county-wide concert series in partnership with Alamance County Arts Council. Bring your chair, blanket and a picnic and be part of a Burlington tradition in our largest city park. 

Christmas in the Park

The park becomes a Christmas wonderland of twinkling lights, garland, and holiday inflatable decorations. Santa and Mrs. Claus always make an appearance. Join us at the end of December for this special event!