• MISSION: To provide all citizens with a variety of recreational opportunities through facilities and programs that are accessible, safe and well-maintained.

NEW! REGISTER ONLINE Programs & Classes Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department has launched a new online system called WebTrac that allows residents to register and pay for programs and classes, make park facility reservations and easily browse recreational opportunities from their computer. As of Sept. 19, 2012, residents can create an account at WebTrac and reserve facilities. “The purpose of WebTrac is to make the registration and reservation process more convenient, streamlined and efficient for residents and our staff,” said County Recreation Director Tracy Burnett. “You not only can search for programs or facilities that you are interested in, you can sign up and pay at the same time.” To access the departments WebTrac system, visit https://recreation.chathamnc.org  “When you visit the first time, you will be prompted to create an account for your household,” Burnett said. “You will use this login information everytime you visit WebTrac, so please save your login information.” Once registered, users will be able to use WebTrac to sign up and pay for program and class registrations, when available, and facility reservations.

MAJOR SERVICES & PROGRAMS:

• Manages county recreational and park facilities, including ballfields at Bynum and Southwest Community Park near Bear Creek
• Offers the following county- sponsored recreation programs: basketball for adults, boys and girls; fast-pitch softball for girls; adult softball; t-ball for girls and boys; youth track and field; youth wrestling, youth tennis lessons, and tumbling classes for tots.
• Supports programs managed by other organizations for youth football, soccer and baseball and for kayaking and canoeing;
• Partners with other organizations to develop walking/biking trails and river canoe trails;
• Sponsors special events, including Easter egg hunt, fall festival, movies in the parks, family fun day and summer recreation camps; and
• Collaborates with the Chatham Parks Foundation to raise funds for park facilities in the county.  

CONTACT INFORMATION

OFFICE LOCATION: 90 East Street, Pittsboro, NC (between Hardee's and BP Station)

OFFICE HOURS: 8 am-5 pm on Monday-Friday, except for holidays (but call in advance as the staff may be out operating programs) 

MAILING ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 1783, Pittsboro, NC 27312

PHONE: 919-545-8555

DIRECTOR: Tracy M. Burnett

EMAIL: tracy.burnett@chathamnc.org

FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES: recreation@chathamnc.org

IMPORTANT LINKS

COUNTY PARKS & TRAILS: Click here  

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES: Click here

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD & LOCAL GRANTS: Click here

SPECIAL EVENTS: Click here

CHATHAM PARKS FOUNDATION:  Click here

SLIDE SHOW:  Provides information on programs and facilities. Click here.  Must have Powerpoint to view slide show.

PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN (updated 2009):  Click here