Watauga County Parks and Recreation

11/06/2026

Last opportunity of 2026.

11/04/2026

Support Special Olympics Watauga County by participating in the SO Fun Run 5K on Sunday, November 22. Use the QR code to register or donate to support our local Watauga County Special Olympics athletes. Thank you for your support!!

10/30/2026

Registration is filling up fast! Sign your little dancer up while you still can!

✨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ✨
📅 Registration opens October 12th!

Calling all K–3rd grade dancers!

The Watauga Sparkling Sapphires are looking for young dancers to join our team! Dancers will learn fun routines, build confidence, and perform during pregame/halftime at youth basketball games. 🏀✨

💲 $55 per dancer
🌟 No experience necessary!

See the flyer for all the details!

10/27/2026

Field trip day! 🚌

The Watauga County Parks and Rec crew took a little break from the office to visit Howard K**b Park and soak in the views from the overlook. We may be biased, but it’s one of the best spots in the High Country to see Boone and the mountains beyond!

Heads up: Howard K**b Park closes for the season on November 1st. That means you still have a few days to get up there and enjoy the view for yourself. Grab your family, your friends, or your camera and come see it before it closes!

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10/22/2026

🎃 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND… IT’S A SMASHING GOOD TIME! 👻

Get ready to DINK OR TREAT! 🍬 Watauga County Parks and Recreation is bringing back our annual Halloween Pickleball Tournament & Costume Contest, and it’s going to be a frightfully fun time on the courts!

🗓️ Thursday, October 29
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Watauga Community Recreation Center

👻 COSTUMES ARE REQUIRED! So, dust off those spooky disguises, grab your favorite partner, and get ready to serve up some Halloween fun!

Two Divisions: Intermediate & Advanced
Ages: 18+
Registration: $20 per person
Event T-shirt included! Sizes are limited, so register early to snag your preferred size before they disappear!

🕸️ Space is limited. Registration is accepted through October 27 or until capacity is reached.

Expect wicked-good competition, plenty of laughs, creative costumes, and a spooktacular time on the court!

🧛‍♂️ Don't let this opportunity ghost you! Grab your partner and register today. It's time to DINK, DRESS UP & DOMINATE! 🎃

10/19/2026

Talkin' Basketball, Trunk or Treat, and more!

Watauga County Parks and Recreation

Mark in the Morning welcomed in Scott Carter and Jacob Henson to share updates and changes in boys youth basketball for this upcoming season as well as other important dates for their different programs. Visit them online at https://www.wataugacounty.org/App_Pages/Dept/ParksRec/home.aspx

https://rss.com/podcasts/high-country-radio/3245981

10/19/2026

Registration for 4th-8th grade basketball is live!

Register by November 30th. We will not be accepting late registrations. Register online or in person at the WCRC!

This year we will be conducting a Player Skills Assessment and Team Placement Draft for our 4th-5th Boys and 6th-8th Boys leagues. While we will still attempt to form teams as regionally as possible, this will be secondary to competitive balance across teams. Teams may be expected to practice on a rotation of school gyms, dependent on final composition of teams. Games will be held primarily at the Watauga Rec Center, with Old Cove Creek Gym or school gyms available in case of necessity.

Practices will begin the week of January 4th. Games will begin January 19th.

4/5 Boys Placement Drills will be December 8th from 7:30PM-9:00PM at the Rec Center.
6th-8th Boys Placement Drills will be December 15th from 7:30PM-9:00PM at the Rec Center.

Have any questions? Please contact us at 828-264-9511 or email [email protected]

10/19/2026

Registration is underway for the Watauga County Parks and Recreation Men’s Basketball League! Whether your team is ready to compete for the championship or just looking to get back on the court, we have a division for you! 🔥

🏆 Competitive & Recreational Divisions
📅 Registration Deadline: November 2
🏀 Season Begins: As early as November 11 and runs through mid-January
📍 Location: Watauga Community Recreation Center
🗓️ Game Nights: Monday–Thursday between 6pm and 10pm
💲 Team Fee: $450

Grab your friends, build your roster, and get ready for a season of great competition, teamwork, and basketball! Don't wait until the buzzer sounds—get your team registered today! 🏀

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10/14/2026

🏀 YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION 🏀

Watauga County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce registration for boys and girls basketball in grades 4–8!

📅 Registration Opens: October 19, 2026

📅 Registration Closes: November 30, 2026

IMPORTANT: No late registrations will be accepted.

Be sure to register before the November 30 deadline!

We look forward to another great basketball season!

10/09/2026

🏀 WE’RE HIRING BASKETBALL OFFICIALS! 🏀

Love basketball? Looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with great pay and a fun work environment? Watauga County Parks & Recreation wants YOU!

We’re hiring officials for our upcoming youth and adult basketball seasons, running from early November through March!

💰 Earn $20–$25 per hour
📍 All games are local, with most played at the Watauga Community Recreation Center
📅 Flexible scheduling
🙌 Fun, energetic work environment

Games are played weekday evenings beginning at 5:30 PM and Saturdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:
✔️ Basketball experience and knowledge required
✔️ Reliable transportation
✔️ Ability to work well with the public and manage all aspects of the game
✔️ Must pass a background check

🏀 NOT NFHS CERTIFIED? No problem! Individuals interested in officiating with Watauga County Parks & Recreation who are not currently NFHS Certified are required to attend a paid three-day training.

Ready to get in the game? Help us make this basketball season a great one while earning extra money and staying connected to the sport!

Interested in becoming an official? Contact Watauga County Parks & Recreation today to learn more!