Parks & Recreation

High Point City Lake Park

602 W. Main Street (get directions)
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 883-3498
Pool - (336) 883-3501

 

The Piedmont's finest family park since 1935, High Point City Lake Park is located at 602 W. Main Street in Jamestown. The park features 2 playgrounds, a Merry-go-round, miniature train, excursion boat, miniature golf course, swimming pool, waterslide, gym, amphitheater, field stage, 10 picnic shelters, 1 gazebo, scattered tables, grills, 1 non-regulation ball field, concession/restroom/ticket booth building, Historical buildings (Quaker Friends Meeting House with cemetery, Richard Mendenhall Store), maintenance complex, Fish Hut and Camp Ann.

 

There are 10 picnic shelters located throughout the park ranging in capacity from 40 to over 500 people.  The shelter fees vary according to shelter size and amount of time rented.  There are free standing picnic tables and grills located in the main part of the park available on a first come basis.

 

For your family enjoyment, the park offers a miniature train ride, a merry go round ride (adults can ride both), and a 30 passenger excursion boat ride.  The park also has an 18 hole miniature gold course for challenging fun time.  Tickets are sold at the park concession stand.

 

The park offers 2 handicapped accessible playgrounds.  The main playground boasts one of the largest and longest play pieces in the state.  A new smaller playground is located in the Camp Ann picnic area.

 

High Point City Lake Park is a 340 acre lake used for drinking water and for recreation.

 

Bank and boat fishing are allowed with proper permits and licenses.  The park's marina rents fishing boats year round and seasonally rents its canoe and pedal boats.  Private boats (certain restrictions apply) may launch at the marina ramp.

 

The park is home to one of the largest public swimming pools in the Southeast. There is a large shallow wading pool for small children located next to the main pool. The park also has two exciting waterslides that were completed in 2004.  The waterslides are part of the pool complex.

 

The gymnasium is available for rent year round.  The gym is suitable for most types of large group events.  Advance reservations must be made for its use.

 

The field stage is 20' X 50' and is used for special events and is available by special reservation only.  The stage is equipped with power hookups adequate for most events.

 

The park has two concession/ticket stands.  One is located in the main part of the park and the other at the pool complex.  Drinks, snacks, packaged food, etc. are available at both locations.

 

 

Aquatic Wild Workshops This is an adult education program. Please call 883-3498 for more information and to register.

Arts Splash Concert Sunday August 12, 2012 6-7:30p.m.  Featuring House of Dues (Blues). Arts partner: YWCA. For more information go to www.highpointarts.org or contact Travis Compton at 889-2787, extension 26.

Arts Splash Concert Sunday June 24, 2012 6-7:30p.m.  Fee:Free Featuring Carolina Gator Gumbo (Cajun & Creole). Arts partner: Companions on the Journey. For more information go to www.highpointarts.org or contact Travis Compton at 889-2787, extension 26.

Boating Package Fee:$25.00 per 4-hour rental We offer a great boating package. Rental fee includes a trolling motor, battery and a boat for up to 3 people.

City Lake Pool & Waterslide Monday-Saturday - 12-6p.m.; Sunday - 1-6:30p.m.  Fee:$6.00 per person The Pool and Waterslide is open on weekends beginning May 26. The pool will be open on Memorial Day, May 28. Weekday operation begins June 11. The pool and waterslide will close for the season on Sunday, August 12. The pool and waterslide can be rented for private parties after regular pool hours. Advanced registration and payment is required. Please call 883-3501 during pool hours for information and reservations.

NC Wildlife Loaner Rod Program City Lake Park participates in the NC Wildlife Loaner Rod program. The program is designed to introduce kids to fishing by allowing them to sign out fishing poles to use free of charge. Please call the Park for more information.

Park Hours Hours of operation are based on daylight hours. The park is open daily for boating, fishing, picnicking and playing on the playground, weather permitting.

Park Information City Lake Park offers 10 modern shelters able to accommodate from 40 to 600 people. The shelters provide a great place for birthday parties, large family reunions, church and company picnics. We are now taking shelter reservations for 2012. The gym is available for groups to rent for special events. The Park Marina has bait for sale, fishing tackle and has pedal boats, canoes, and fishing boats for rent. They also offer a package for a boat and trolling motor rentals. Fishing and hunting licenses are now available for sale. Call the City Lake Park office at 883-3498 for more information.

Ride Operations Weekdays - 10a.m.-4p.m.; Saturday - 11a.m.-6p.m.; Sunday - 1-6:30p.m.  The park rides will begin the 2012 season on weekends beginning May 5 through June 3 & operate on weekends only August 11-October 14. Weekday operation runs June 4-August 10. Reservations for school or daycare groups using the rides may be made now. The ride season for school groups will start on May 8-31 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Swim Meet Dates Friday-Sunday June 15, 2012 - June 17, 2012 City Lake Pool will be closed to the public during swim meets. The waterslide will be open during this time.