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Guilford County Parks invites the community to kick off Independence Day celebrations with the county’s largest fireworks display at the annual Fireworks Extravaganza. This highly anticipated event will take place at Northeast Park, located at 3441 Northeast Park Dr. in Gibsonville, on Thursday, July 3.

All county residents are invited to participate in Guilford Creek Week, a collaboration between Guilford County, City of Greensboro, City of High Point, local businesses, and nonprofits from Saturday, June 21 to Saturday, June 28. Each year, this initiative provides fun and educational opportunities throughout Guilford County to raise awareness about the health of our watersheds.

Guilford County Parks Aquatic Centers at Bur-Mil Park, Hagan-Stone Park, and Northeast Park will open on Memorial Day weekend. Pools will open weekends only through Sunday, June 8.

Memorial Day weekend schedule:

July 3, 2026, 4pm - 10pm

Guilford County Parks invites the community to kick off Independence Day celebrations with the county’s largest fireworks display at the annual Fireworks Extravaganza. This highly anticipated event will take place at Northeast Park, located at 3441 Northeast Park Dr. in Gibsonville, on Friday, July 3.

May 30, 2026, 9am - 12pm

Join Guilford County Parks and Recreation, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and Guilford County Watershed Protection and Soil & Water as they kick off Guilford Creek Week with Family Fishing Day at the Guilford County Farm.

Families can enjoy giveaways and raffle drawings while learning about water quality, fishing techniques, and how to handle their catch. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own fishing rods and bait; some loaner rods and bait will be available. Fishing license requirements will be waived for the free event. Registration is not required to attend

April 1, 2026, 9am - May 30, 2026, 12pm

Guilford County Farm’s annual plant sale is from Wednesday, April 1 through Saturday, May 30, or until all plants are sold. Residents and visitors are welcome to shop every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

The plants available for purchase are grown by Guilford County Parks staff at the county’s greenhouse at the Guilford County Farm located at 7315 Howerton Rd., Gibsonville, NC.

March 21, 2026, 9am - 12pm

This on-site interview event is hosted by Guilford County Parks.

The Parks Department is currently looking to fill several part-time positions across multiple park locations, including Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, Gibson Park in High Point, Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, Northeast Park in Gibsonville, and Southwest Park in Greensboro.

February 16, 2026, 10am - 1pm

This on-site interview event is hosted by Guilford County Parks.

The Parks Department is currently looking to fill several part-time positions across multiple park locations, including Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, Gibson Park in High Point, Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, Northeast Park in Gibsonville, and Southwest Park in Greensboro.

October 4, 2025, 9am - 12pm

Guilford County Parks invites volunteers to join "The Big Pick," the annual g

September 27, 2025, 9am - 12pm

Guilford County Parks invites volunteers to join "The Big Pick," the annual g