Join us for a community service project to replant and mulch the flower beds at Mayo Lake Park.  We will be sprucing up the flower beds at the bathhouse in the campground.  Grab your garden gloves and spade and we'll spruce things up in time for camping season!

WHEN: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 9am

WHERE: Mayo Lake Park 1013 Neal's Store Rd Roxboro, NC 27574

Join Friends of the Parks for our FREE 2023 Bike Rodeo event!

Enter our FREE drawing for two 20" bikes! Must be present to win. Drawing at 10AM.

We want every rider to safely enjoy riding their bike around Person County, so join us and learn about helmet checks, bike fit, rules of the road, safety equipment and riding skills using our obstacle course. Goodies for all participants!

• Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 9AM, Hurdle Mills Ball Park

  • Rain Date: May 6, 2023 at 9AM, Hurdle Mills Ball Park

• Free bike helmets and bike lights (while supply lasts).

Register now!

Kinetic Multisports is hosting this Sprint Triathlon and Relay & Aquabike event. Register here.

WHEN: TBD

WHERE: 205 KELLY BREWER ROAD, LEASBURG, NC 27291

SHOW TIME: 6:15AM

FINISH TIME: 12:30PM

Join Friends of the Parks as a community volunteer to help them ensure a fun, safe athletic event for all participants!

Join Friends of the Parks for our FREE 2023 Bike Grand Prix

We want every rider to safely enjoy riding their bike around Person County, so join us and learn about helmet checks, bike fit, basic bike mechanics, rules of the road, safety equipment and riding skills using our Grand Prix Course.  

• Saturday, June 10, 2023 at, 8AM at Huck Sansbury!

  • Rain date: June 17, 2023 at 8am at Huck Sansbury

Stand Up or Sit Down! Whatever floats your boat!

Grab your kayak, canoe or paddle board and join us at 9:00AM for registration and Hints 'n Tips for 1st Timers. Paddle competition starts at 10AM.  Certificates for the first finishers in each category. All ages welcome! 

You'll launch at the boat ramp,  paddle out to Bowman Bridge, turnaround and return to start.

Pizza and T-shirt. Fun for All!

WHEN: July 2023 TBD  from 9:00AM to Noon. Race starts at 10AM

WHERE: Mayo Lake Park, Meet at picnic shelter #1 and boat ramp area.

COST: $15 Pre-registration fee, $20 day of,  includes pizza and T-shirt (pre-register by June 30 to ensure a t-shirt)

Register now!

Get to know your park! Join Friends of the Park as we explore all the trails associated with Mayo Lake Park. Bring a friend, your children or just yourself and a picnic lunch! 

WHEN: September 16, 2023 at 9:30am

WHERE: Mayo Lake Park, Office

Check back  for details on this community service event that will be held in partnership with one of our local artists. Our plan is to provide an exterior, artistic facelift of the restroom building. (Tentatively) planned 

This event will be scheduled for the Fall of 2023 (Estimated Date: September 23, 2023)

Park Location: TBA

It's never too late to run your first 5k! Grab a friend and join Friends of the Park for our first annual uptown 5k. 

When: October 7, 2023 Registration begins at 730am

Park Location: Uptown Roxboro, Main St.