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DURHAM, NC · SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Family Explore and Play Day

What better way to enjoy a summer day than with lunch and yard games?

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The entrance arch of a North Carolina state park, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — West Point on the Eno, Environmental Education Pavilion

About the event

What better way to enjoy a summer day than with lunch and yard games?! Pack a picnic, gather your friends and family, and join us for a relaxing break from busy schedules. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration is required.

Ages: Age less than 99 yrs,

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