Environment / Agriculture / Parks & Recreation

BREAKING NEWS:

Orange County Parks  -  

BREAKING NEWS:

Orange County's Transformation Plan Begins July 1, 2021.  Details for the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation are  listed below.  

• County parks remain open, but some Covid protocol measures are still in place. Please adhere to these measures as per signage at the parks as posted. 
• The Environment and Agricultural Center (EAC) remains closed, as staff is preparing to move to the a new facility at 1020 US 70 West in July. Staff may be reached and appointments scheduled by email to the person in question (please see staff directory) or by calling 919-245-2510.
•  With summer camps underway in the Central Recreation Center (CRC) until mid-August, the CRC is not open for other uses at this time. Recreation staff may be reached and appointments scheduled by email to the person in question (please see staff directory) or by calling 919-245-2660. 
• Registrations for programs or reservation of park facilities may be done online or by calling 919-245-2660.

The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) works to conserve and manage the natural and cultural resources of Orange County. Included within this "green infrastructure" are  natural areas and nature preserves, open spaces, parks and recreation facilities, water resources, and agricultural and cultural resource lands. Consistent with the strong environmental ethic of the community, DEAPR also strives to bring environmental education, recreation, athletics and other programs to residents of the County - with a goal of promoting cultural, physical and natural stewardship and well-being.