A pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court, but is striped similar to a tennis court. | Photo by @ws_recreationparks
Did you know that Winston-Salem is home to more than 20 pickleball courts? Check out where you can pick up a paddle + get playing locally.
Shaffner Park, 900 Yorkshire Rd. | Choose any of the six pickleball courts to play on — players have access to restrooms and water.
Union Cross Park, 1935 Union Cross Rd. | This park was one of three that Forsyth County modified in 2015 to accommodate the fast-growing sport. Reserve your spot ahead of time to play.
Oak Summit Park, 370 Oak Summit Rd. | Oak Summit has six courts that opened in 2023 — join open play on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sedge Garden Community Center, 401 Robbins Rd. | This spot is home to 10 recently renovated courts with new fencing, nets, and court painting.
Old Town Neighborhood Center, 4550 Shattalon Dr. | Players 18+ can gather at the courts on Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. during open play.
A Book Talk with Marjan Kamali | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Bookmarks | Free | Hear the author discuss her book “The Lion Women of Tehran” as she uncovers topics of friendship, feminism, and political activism.
John Daniel Ray & Vintage Astronaut | 7 p.m. | The Southside Beer Garden & Bottle Shop | Free | Dive into a sonic exploration — no rehearsals or setlists, just the sounds of saxophones, winds, drums, and live effects.
Friday, Aug. 8
Big Backyard Movie Nights | 6 p.m. | Crossnore Communities for Children | Free | Bring your own blankets and snacks to watch the Disney animated film “Planes.”
Saturday, Aug. 9
The All White Dinner on the Lawn | Saturday, Aug. 9-Sunday, Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. | Roar | $19+ | Wear white to this dinner and comedy show with Brandon Rainwater + The Atomic Comic.
Kaleideum After Dark: August Arcade | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Kaleideum | $20 | Head to the museum after dark to play games like Guitar Hero and Super Smash Bros — your ticket includes two drinks.
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Multiple projects in the Triad will receive funding from NC’s Great Trails State program. The largest grants, at $500,000, will go to Bandera Farms Park Trails for Piedmont Greenway and equestrian trails + phases 1 and 2 of the Triad Park/Reedy Fork Segment for Piedmont Greenway. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Real Estate
LGI Homes recently opened Robindale, its newest 17-home subdivision near Kernersville. The Texas-based homebuilder has plans to open another subdivision in the city, Cider Hill, which will feature 36 units in southwest Winston-Salem. (Triad Business Journal)
Seasonal
End of season pool closures are already upon us; this Sunday, Aug. 10 is the last day to enjoy Kimberley Park, Long Creek, Mineral Springs, Parkland, Polo Park, Reynolds Park, and Winston Waterworks pools. The good news? Bolton Pool will stay open through Labor Day Weekend.
Kids
With back-to-school comes after-school. Winston-Salem’s after-school programs begin next Wednesday, Aug. 13 for grades K-5, and spots are filling up fast. Register your child.
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$84 million. That’s the overall economic impact from group events reported by Visit Winston-Salem for the past fiscal year. According to the tourism board, factors like a new brand campaign + the NASCAR race have led to multiple record-breaking tourism numbers. (WXII)
Plan Ahead
Here’s some Summerween news to match the weather we’re having — tickets to Spirited Ball at Korner’s Folly are on sale now. The Halloween party with seasonal food and drinks, historic home investigations, music, tarot readings, and more will begin at 6 p.m.
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This rentable Cobalt Power Boat can fit up to 10 people. | Photo via Getmyboat
You know how the saying goes: “A friend with a boat is better than owning a boat.”
Skip the friend part and get straight to enjoying a day on the water with Getmyboat, an Airbnb-like service that lets you rent boats from locals and organizations in the area.
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Note: Price estimates are based on rates available at the time of publishing. Check each owner’s rental link to see current pricing.
25ft Large Pontoon Party Barge | Lake Norman | $120/hour On a pontoooon. If floatin’ is all you wanna do, this option can fit up to 10 of your closest friends and includes a captain.
Cobalt Power Boat | Lake Noman | $198/hour
This one is ideal for families — your rental comes with a captain, fuel, a cooler with ice, safety equipment, a Bluetooth audio system, floats, and more.
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