Department Mission Statement

Kernersville Parks and Recreation strives to improve the quality of life & Safety for its citizens & employees by offering diverse quality programs, activities, parks & Town facilities, while also protecting the environment.  

Kernersville Parks & Recreation has become an integral part of this community in many ways by following its Mission Statement.  KPRD maintains and manages eight parks, three Interstate 40 interchanges, and several welcome sign sites and local landmarks.  In addition, we also provide many events and programs to the citizens of Kernersville throughout the year. To see a complete listing of all current events and programs, please click on the Life and Leisure tab to your right.  You can reach our Administrative Offices by calling these listed numbers.

 Community Benefits of Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation provides Kernersville citizens quality of life services through our parks, programs, and community events.   Individuals and families are able to enjoy passive and active lifestyles promoting health, fitness, social interaction, and overall well-being. 

The community recreation center and local parks provide a safe environment for affordable programs and passive recreation for everyone to enjoy.

Through our special events and facilities Kernersville has become a major tourist hot spot in Forsyth County.  These services account for economic development, better business vitality and hotel occupancies. 

Director - Ernie Pages
(336) 992-0804

Parks Maintenance Supervisor - Lane Smith
(336) 993-2579