Zebulon Parks and Rec Guide 2022

Winter & Spring 2022

Zebulon Parks & Recreation
Department Guide

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Zebulon Parks & Recreation Department Guide

Visit our website frequently for additional programs and information.

EVENTS

Superhero Day Saturday, March 26
Date:
Ages: 3-9
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Cost: FREE
Location: Whitley Park
Wear your favorite superhero costume and complete your action hero training. Play games,
make masks, complete obstacle courses, and have tons of fun.

Happy Hoppy Easter Party and Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 9th
Time: 10:00am Happy Hoppy Party and 11:00am Egg Hunt
Cost: FREE
Location: Zebulon Community Park
Hop over to the Zebulon Community Park and enjoy a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny,
as well as games and arts-n-crafts. The party starts at 10:00am with the Easter Egg Hunt
following at 11:00am.

Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 23rd
Date:
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Ages: Families & Children
Cost: FREE
NO Registration Required
Location: Zebulon Community Park-Community Garden
Children and their families are invited to participate in this free Earth Day Celebration. Make
a commitment to making our planet better by learning about how you can take care of our
environment through fun hands-on activities and arts-n-crafts.

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FITNESS

FITNESS SCHEDULE Walking 7:00am–11:00am FREE
Monday to Fridays: Walking 12:00pm–2:00pm FREE


Mondays: Chair Yoga 9:00am-10:00am FREE
Pilates 10:00am-11:00am

Tuesdays: INGA-CISE 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesdays: Line Dancing 10:00am-11:00am

Thursdays: Fabulous Fitness 10:00am–11:00am

Per Class Fee: $5 per class or purchase one of our passes

Fitness Room Membership: $10 per month Residents
$15 per month Non-Residents

Get Fit Pass: $25 for 7 classes Residents
$30 for 7 classes Non-Residents

All Access Pass: $35 per month Residents
$45 per month Non-Residents

Unlimited access to the Fitness Room & Fitness Classes for one month.

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SPRING ATHLETIC LEAGUES

Registration Period: January 10 – February 11
We still need additional volunteer coaches. For more information visit our website.

League Ages determined as of: Cost
T-Ball 4 as of May 1, 2022 $35 Resident/$55 Non-Resident
Advanced T-Ball 5-6 as of May 1, 2022 $35 Resident/$55 Non-Resident
Baseball 7-15 as of May 1, 2022 $45 Resident/$65 Non-Resident
Softball 7-15 as of January 1, 2022 $45 Resident/$65 Non-Resident
Soccer 4-11 as of August 1, 2022 $45 Resident/$65 Non-Resident

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

Family Open Gym
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Registration: Pre-Registration is required.
Enjoy some gym time as a family. Family Open Gym time has been designated to give families
time together to use our space and equipment. Spend time playing games, exercising, and
interacting with other families in the community. Child/Children must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian.

Karate Class Membership:
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Resident Cost: $20 One Night/$40 Two Nights-Per Week Per Month
Non-Resident Cost: $25 One Night/$50 Two Nights-Per Week Per Month
Instructor Charles Mann is a 9th Degree Black Belt. Charles has been the instructor for this
traditional Okinawan Karate for over 30 years and has taught Karate for the Parks & recreation
Department for over 25 years! This class is open to all ages.

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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

BaseballTots Every Thursday, March 3 – March 24
Date:
Ages: 2-3 @ 4 PM – 4:45 PM
Ages: 4-5 @ 5 PM – 5:45 PM
Location: Zebulon Community Center Gym
Cost: $50 Resident / $70 Non-Resident Fee
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 28th
In the month of March Skyhawks Sports Academy will be leading their BaseballTots Sports
Clinic! Learning baseball has never been more fun! BaseballTots classes focus on fine and
gross motor skills as well as body control. They teach all the baseball basics, such as throwing,
catching, hitting and running control. Skyhawks is excited to help these little ones develop a love
of the game.

SoccerTots
Date: Every Thursday, April 7 – April 28
Ages: 2-3 @ 4 PM – 4:45 PM
Ages: 4-5 @ 5 PM – 5:45 PM
Location: Zebulon Community Center Gym
Cost: $50 Resident / $70 Non-Resident Fee
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 4th
In the month of April Skyhawks Sports Academy will be leading their SoccerTots Sports Clinic!
SoccerTots is their flagship program! Playable on almost any surface, these soccer-themed
motor skill classes are very easy for youngsters to get into. Younger age groups focus on
developing motor skills and self-confidence; older classes focus more on developing core
soccer skills and personal focus and introduce an element of light competition. Instructor-to-
student ratio is kept small to maximize individual development, and above all else we promote
fun, fun, fun!

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Princess Royal Crafting Party
Date: Saturday, February 26
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 21
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Cost: $20 Resident / $25 Non-Resident Fee
Ages: 4-7
Fairy dust, glitter, and sparkles oh my! Join us as we craft all things princess and pretty! Your
little one will create several crafts and visit with our magical princess. Be sure to wear your
royal princess dress.

Superhero Crafting Party
Date: Saturday, March 19
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 14
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Age: 4-7
Cost: $20 Residents / $25 Non-Residents
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Calling all superheroes! Join us on a special mission at the Superhero Crafting Party. Your
little one will create several crafts, complete an obstacle course, play games, and visit with
Zebulon’s very own superhero. Be sure to wear your favorite superhero costume.

Youth Sewing Class: DIY Bunny Baskets
Date: Saturday, March 26th
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Cost: $15
Ages: 8-14 yrs. old
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 22nd
Learn how to make DIY Bunny Baskets that are perfect for decorating your room or collecting
easter eggs.

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TEEN PROGRAMS

Open Gym Basketball for Teens
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Ages: 13 - 17
Cost: FREE with pre-registration
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Spend the afternoon shooting hoops with friends! Play some games, learn new skills, and
work on your technique!

Teen Valentine’s Day Game Night
Date: Thursday, February 10
Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 6
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Ages: 13 – 17
Cost: FREE for Residents / $15 for Non-Residents
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about flowers, sweet treats, and cute crafts. Get your
heart pumping for our Teen Valentine’s Day Game Night. Spend the night playing Valentine’s
Day themed minute to win it games. Each teen will have the opportunity to compete in several
challenges for points, the teen with the most points by the end of the night will win a prize!
This program will give teens a change to meet new friends, work on their problem-solving
skills, and become expert minute to win it competitors.

Teen Easter Egg Decorating Party
Date: Thursday, April 7
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 4
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Cost: FREE for Residents / $15 for Non-Residents
Ages: 13-17
The spring season is here and ZPRD wants to make sure your decorations are ready! This
program will give teens a chance to decorate their own eggs for Easter. Participants will
then be able to take their creations home for their families and friends to enjoy. Eggs and
all decorating materials will be supplied. Weather you make your eggs funky colors, Easter
themed, or something completely different, you’ll be able to show your creativity with this free-
hand, festive Spring program.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

Adult Painting Class: Love Is in The Air
Date: Tuesday, February 15
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 11
Time: 6:30 pm
Ages: 16 & up
Cost Residents: $25 for Single (Single Canvas)
$40 for Pair (Two Canvases)
Cost Non-Residents: $30 for Single (Single Canvas)
$45 for Pair (Two Canvases)
Location: Zebulon Community Center
The week of Valentine’s Day, love is in the air!
Instructor Amanda Cruz will walk you through the
steps to create this star-gazing scene. All supplies
provided. Paint as an individual and create one
canvas or bring a friend to paint as a pair, split the
work and split the scene to create two coordinating
canvases.

Adult Painting Class: Cock-a-doodle-doo
Date: Tuesday, March 15
Registration Deadline: Friday March 11
Time: 6:30 pm
Age: 16 & Up
Cost: $25 Residents
$30 Non-Residents
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Oink, Moo, and Cock-a-doodle-doo! Instructor
Amanda Cruz will walk you through the steps to
create one of the two roosters offered. All supplies
provided.

Adult Spring Wreath Making Class
Date: Friday, March 18
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 16
Time: 10:00 -11:00 am
Age: 16 & up
Cost: $15
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Create your own door décor at our Spring Wreath
Making Class! Our staff will be there to guide you and
help you make your very own custom Spring/Easter
themed wreath. All supplies are provided, and we
have a variety of different ribbons and accessories
that are sure to make your wreath one of a kind!

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Adult Sewing Class: Easter Basket Liner
Date: Friday, March 25th
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Cost: $15
Ages: 16 & Up
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 22nd
Learn how to create a custom Easter Basket Liner. Many of the baskets in stores don’t offer
cloth liners, in this class you will learn how to create custom liners for baskets. Basket will be
provided.

Adult Painting Class: Lighthouses
Date: Tuesday, April 19
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 15
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Zebulon Community Center
Cost: $25 Residents
$30 Non-Residents
Ages: 16 & up
Can’t wait until warm weather and beach season? Get into the suntan spirit with a lighthouse
painting class! Instructor Amanda Cruz will walk you through the steps to create a lighthouse
canvas. All supplies provided.

Adult Spring Color Pot Class
Date: Saturday, April 30
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 24
Time: 10:00 -11:00 AM
Location: Zebulon Community Center – Art Room
Cost: $15
Ages: 16 & up
This class will teach you how to plant an arrangement of bright, colorful flowers with an
emphasis on Spring. All you have to supply is your own 12” pot and we supply everything else.

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PARKS & FACILITES

The Zebulon Parks and Recreation Department offers six public parks and a Community Center
for recreation enthusiasts in the Zebulon area.
Zebulon Community Park - 401 S. Arendell Ave.
The Zebulon Community Park is the largest park in Zebulon consisting of 47.5 acres full of two
athletic fields, walking trails, two outdoor basketball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, two
playgrounds and a picnic shelter.
Zebulon Elementary School Park - 1002 Dogwood Dr.
The Zebulon Elementary School Park is tucked behind the Zebulon Library and Eastern Regional
Center and is filled with two baseball fields, a soccer field, volleyball net, a picnic shelter and an
open playfield.
Wakelon Elementary School Park - 8921 Pippin Rd.
Wakelon Elementary School Park, located off Pippin Road, is ideal for anyone looking for an open
space rental. This park consists of two multipurpose fields along with a picnic shelter.
Gill Street Park - 600 N. Privette St.
Gill Street Park is quaint park located between Privette and Gill Street that includes two
playgrounds and an outdoor basketball court.
Whitley Park - 601 N. Wakefield St.
Whitley Park is a lovely shaded park fit for the more relaxing and picnic admirers. Whitley Park
holds two playground areas, picnic shelter, and tennis courts.
Little River Park - 1800 W. Gannon Ave.
Little River Park is one of the oldest parks in Zebulon. Known for its natural flowing river, Little
River Park is for all nature lovers who enjoy fishing, playing on the white sandy beaches or
meditating to the gentle sounds of water rolling through.
Zebulon Community Center - 301 S. Arendell Ave.
What used to be the old Zebulon Armory, the Zebulon Community Center has transformed into
a vibrant and fun-filled community building. The Zebulon Community Center is our most active
facility with numerous programs and activities taking place throughout the day with an open gym
area, two fitness rooms, two activity rooms, an art room, and a classroom that are available for
rent for birthday parties, meetings, or banquets.
Beaverdam Creek Greenway
Beaverdam Creek Greenway connects Taryn Meadows to Weaver’s Pond and is just under 1
mile. This project was 100% grant funded (John Rex Endowment, CAMPO, Wake County, and
PARTF) and includes amenities along the route such as bike repair, fitness equipment, swings,
and an overlook. Public access points can be found on Spiderlily Court, Ginger Lake Court, and at
Pippin Road near the Hendricks Pond.

Zebulon Parks & Recreation offers a variety of Picnic Shelters, Athletic Fields, and event
space for rent. To learn more about reserving the spaces, visit our website.

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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Community Center Operating Hours
Monday: 7am-5pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 7am-7pm
Friday: 7am-2pm
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

See Facebook and the Town website for additional programs.
Register online for programs and events by visiting our website

or visiting the Zebulon Community Center.
Town Website: www.townofzebulon.org

Contact Us

Director: Sheila Long
(919) 823-1814
[email protected]

Recreation Manager: Amy Hayden
(919) 823-1868
[email protected]

Program Coordinator: Hannah Mabe
(919) 823-1867
[email protected]

Parks & Athletic Manager: Nick Rummage
(919) 823-1815
[email protected]

Facility & Athletic Rentals: Hannah Hayworth
(919) 823-1817
[email protected]

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Town of Zebulon
Zebulon Municipal Complex
1003 N. Arendell Ave.
Zebulon, NC 27597

The Mission of the Zebulon Parks and Recreation Department
is to connect all people and the community
through parks, facilities and programs.

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