Alamance Parks: Comprehensive Plan
Project Overview
Alamance Parks provides facilities, programs, and activities that improve the quality of life for everyone. We are developing a parks and recreation master plan to guide our efforts over the next ten years. Throughout the planning process, there will be public meetings and surveys to allow the community to provide input on the future of the County’s parks and recreation.
Key Dates for Public Meetings
Visit the Parks and Recreation Department
Drop in at the Alamance Parks office in Burlington any time between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. from May 1 to June 30 (except for Memorial Day).
3916 R. Dean Coleman Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Attend any one of these public meetings to provide your input
on the plan.
Mebane Dogwood Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
100 West Clay Street, Mebane, NC 28302
Carousel Festival
Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1333 Overbrook Road, Burlington, NC 28215
Elon Farmers Market
Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 3 – 6 p.m.
271 North Williamson Avenue, Elon, NC 27244
Saturday’s at Saxapahaw
Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5 – 8 p.m.
1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, NC 28340
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School
(Date / Time TBD)
Over There and On The Homefront at
Cedarock Park Historic Farm
Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
4242 R. Dean Coleman Road, Burlington, NC, 27215
Community Needs Survey
The County would love to understand your park system needs, please follow this link to take our recreational needs survey. The survey is estimated to take between 5 – 10 minutes.
Project Phases
Background and Analysis
We will review the history and background of Alamance Parks to understand the existing facilities, conditions, and programs. This phase establishes the baseline knowledge required to evaluate current service levels and identify system strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
Public Input
We will use multiple public input methods to understand public preferences for parks recreation resources. These methods will include: a statistically valid survey, a survey that is open to the entire population, public input meetings, and input meetings with local leaders and staff.
Implementation
After assessing the existing parks and recreation offerings, we will compare the findings with the collective results of the public engagement process. These data sets will be analyzed to identify unmet or underserved needs. Recommendations and actionable strategies will be developed to address community priorities and guide future decision making.
Review and Adoption
In the final phase, the completed plan will be presented for local review. Formal adoption signifies that the plan will serve as an official guiding document for elected officials and staff, which will support informed decisions that help Alamance County remain an exceptional place to live, work, and play.
Contact Us
Feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. Email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.