RECREATION & PARKS
Parks & Trails
Elkin Municipal Park, Crater Park, the outdoor pool, the Recreation Center, and miles of trail along the Yadkin River and Elkin Creek.
Elkin by the numbers
25 acres
at Elkin Municipal Park.
5 miles
of mountain bike trail.
8
pickleball courts at Crater Park.
2
state parks on either side of town: Stone Mountain and Pilot Mountain.
Elkin Municipal Park
399 Hwy 268 West. 25 acres.
Amenities
- Lighted tennis courts
- A one-mile walking track
- Playgrounds
- Athletic fields
- Two baseball fields
- Soccer fields
- A nature trail
- Picnic shelters
- A band shell
- A fishing pier
- The outdoor pool
- The Elkin Recreation Center
- The Muster Ground on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
- Mountains-to-Sea Trail access
- Five miles of mountain bike trail
- 1.5 miles of greenway along Elkin Creek
The park holds a Gold Star Memorial from VFW Post 7794 and the Town.
Park rules
- Trails close from sunset to sunrise.
- All parks close from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- No overnight parking.
Crater Park
The park sits beside the Yadkin River downtown, with 8 pickleball courts, a playground, a sprayground, restrooms, a softball field, open space, a ramp to the Yadkin River, and a walking trail, bike lane, and sidewalk to Municipal Park.
Primitive camping only for Yadkin River paddlers and Mountains-to-Sea Trail hikers, with no car or RV camping and no open fires.
Groups register before visiting the sprayground.
River access: 128 East Commerce Street, free, with no swimming or fishing from the ramp.
Outdoor pool
395 Hwy 268 West. 336-835-4747.
The 2026 season opened Saturday, May 23, 2026.
- No personal coolers or outside food.
- Thunder clears the pool for 30 minutes.
| Item | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Public swim, all day | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Public swim, after 3:00 p.m. | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Summer pool pass, individual | $125.00 | $225.00 |
| Summer pool pass, family | $225.00 | $425.00 |
| Recreation Center member pool pass, individual | $75.00 | $150.00 |
| Member pool pass, family | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| Pool rental, 1 hour 45 minutes | $200.00 | $300.00 |
| Swim lessons, 2-week session | $50.00 | $70.00 |
| Youth swim teamPlus a $5.00 new swimmer fee. | $80.00 | $100.00 |
Recreation Center
Features
- Cardio room
- Free-weight room
- Locker rooms
- A gymnasium
- Indoor pickleball
- Open net volleyball
Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, and Active Fit accepted.
Call 336-258-8917 for current hours.
| Item | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Day pass | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Monthly, individual | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Monthly, familyPlus $15 per person after five. | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Yearly, individual | $200.00 | $400.00 |
| Yearly, familyPlus $50 per person after five. | $300.00 | $600.00 |
| Christmas special year passSold December and January. | $150.00 single, $225.00 family | $300.00 single, $450.00 family |
| Spring special year passSold in April. | $150.00 single, $225.00 family | $300.00 single, $450.00 family |
| Fitness class | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Age 50 and over discountNot combined with other discounts. | 10% off a monthly or yearly pass | 10% off a monthly or yearly pass |
Programs & rentals
Youth baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer, Kinder Fun-Damentals, summer day camp, swim team, swim lessons, and tennis. Register on the portal.
| Item | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Summer day camp, 1 week | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Summer day camp, 4 weeks | $300.00 | $475.00 |
| Youth baseball, ages 5 to 8 | $45.00 | $65.00 |
| Baseball and softball, ages 9 to 12 | $70.00 | $95.00 |
| Baseball and softball, ages 13 to 15 | $95.00 | $120.00 |
| Fall baseball, ages 9 to 12 | $70.00 | $95.00 |
| Youth basketball, ages 5 to 15 | $45.00 | $65.00 |
| Youth soccer, ages 6 to 12 | $45.00 | $65.00 |
| Kinder Fun-Damentals, T-ball, basketball, or soccerT-ball or basketball, ages 4 to 5. Soccer, ages 3 to 5. | $35.00 | $50.00 |
| Tennis lessons | $45.00 | $65.00 |
| Tennis tournament | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Doubles program | $18.00 a session, $55.00 a season | $18.00 a session, $55.00 a season |
| Program cancellation fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Shelters, the band shell, the multi-purpose room, and the gym, booked on the portal.
The Farmers Market shelter and Rock Facade Park book through Laura Gaylord, communitymanager@elkinnc.org, with the Farmers Market Facility Rental Permit (PDF).
Heritage & Trails Center stages and shelter: 336-258-8907.
| Item | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter #1, first 3 hours | $40.00 | $65.00 |
| G&B Shelter, first 3 hours | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Each added shelter hour | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Band shell, 3-hour minimumEach added hour $20.00. Security deposit $100.00. | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Multi-purpose room, per hour | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| Multi-purpose room, 4 hours | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Multi-purpose room, 8 hours | $70.00 | $140.00 |
| Full gym, 4 hours | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| Full gym, 8 hours | $300.00 | $600.00 |
| Facility rental cancellation fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
No refunds on rentals.
Dog park & cemetery
Dog park
353 Standard Street
Fenced, with small and large dog areas, water, limited shade, and parking.
Hollywood Cemetery
451 North Bridge Street
Listed on the National Register. In 1897, Thomas Lenoir Gwyn and his wife, Amelia, sold nearly 6 1/2 acres to the Town for the cemetery.
Contact Recreation & Parks
Recreation & Parks office, 399 Hwy 268 West, Post Office Box 345, Elkin, NC 28621. 336-258-8917.
Adam McComb
Director
Levi Shore
Recreation Program Manager
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