Watauga County Parks and Recreation

09/03/2026

💦 Make a splash with your little one! 🐳💙

Our Parent & Infant Swim Lessons are designed for little swimmers ages 0–3 years! These fun, engaging lessons help introduce your child to the water while building confidence, comfort, and essential water skills—all with a parent or caregiver by their side. 🏊‍♀️👶

✨ 3 Session Options — All at 4:30 PM:

📅 September 14–24
📅 October 5–15
📅 October 26–November 5

📲 Sign up today online or in person at the WCRC and give your little one a great start in the water!

08/26/2026

🏀 K–3 Basketball Registration is coming! 🏀

Get your little ballers ready! Registration opens September 1 and closes October 12.

⚠️ There will be NO late registrations, so don’t wait to get signed up!

Let’s get on the court, learn the game, make new friends, and have some fun! 🏀⛹️‍♀️

08/25/2026

Curious about what’s happening at Parks & Rec? 🎙️📻 Tune in to the radio and hear from our staff about what’s happening in our community and what’s coming up next! Thanks for having us!!

08/18/2026

📣 Watauga County Parks & Recreation is looking for Volunteer Youth Soccer Coaches! ⚽

Do you love soccer and enjoy working with kids? Help young players learn the game, build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and—most importantly—have fun!

⚽ Share your love of the game
🤝 Build positive relationships with young athletes
🌟 Make a lasting impact in our community

No professional coaching experience is required—just enthusiasm, patience, and a willingness to help our youth succeed!

Interested in volunteering? Contact [email protected] or call our office at 828-264-9511 to learn more and get involved.

Come be part of the team! ⚽💚

08/17/2026

🏐🔥 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🔥🏐

Get your team together because Adult Co-ed Volleyball League is back this fall! 🎉

Watauga County Parks and Recreation offers both Recreational and Competitive Co-ed Volleyball Leagues—so whether you’re playing for fun or ready to bring the competition, there’s a league for you!

🏐 Team Registration
💰 $275 per team
📅 Registration Deadline: Monday, September 21
📆 Games Begin: Week of September 28
🏆 10 Games Guaranteed
📍 Watauga Community Recreation Center
🌙 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings
⏰ Games between 6:00–10:00 PM
🔥 Teams play 2 games per week, including scheduled doubleheaders!

Co-ed Requirement: Teams must have an equal number of female and male players OR more female players than male players.

🙌 Gather your friends. Form your team. Hit the court! Don’t miss out on all the fun, competition, and camaraderie this fall!

Register in person at the Watauga Community Recreation Center or online at https://ncwataugacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/

🏐 REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY! 🎉

08/12/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on the 2026 Kickball Season! 💥

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, played hard, and made this season so much fun! We loved seeing the competition, teamwork, and plenty of laughs along the way!

🏆 Congratulations to our League Champions and Tournament Winners! You kicked your way to the top! 💥
League Champions: Collette Woodruff, PC
League Runners-up: Ballhandlers
Tournament Champions: The Rock Church
Tournament Runners-up: Canniballs

Thanks for making the 2026 Kickball Season one to remember! 🔥

08/12/2026

🏆 What an amazing way to wrap up a wonderful Summer Pickleball League! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who played, competed, and helped make this season so much fun! We loved seeing the energy, sportsmanship, and friendly competition on the courts all summer long.

👏 Congratulations to all of our League Champions and End-of-Season Tournament Winners! You brought your A-game!

🍂 Ready for more? Keep an eye out for Fall Pickleball League registration opening next week!

We’ll see you back on the courts! 🏓❤️

08/11/2026

📻🎙️ On the air & talking all things Parks & Rec!
Thanks for having our team on yesterday! We had a blast! 🙌

Mark in the Morning welcomes in Scott Carter, New Director for WCP&R, as well as Jacob Henson and Abby Wallace to highlight upcoming programs!

08/06/2026

⚽️ We're looking for soccer officials! ⚽️

Want to get involved and make a difference on the field? We’re looking for soccer officials! 🏃‍♂️🥅

Join us for our Officials Clinic on August 29th from 9am-5pm here at the Rec Center!

Interested in officiating? Contact [email protected] or [email protected]!