Swimming Pool (828)526-1595
Recreation Department Information
Director
Lester Norris
Civic Center Coordinator
Janice Mathis
*Civic Center has now reopened to the public during normal business hours with some restrictions. 24 hour access is now available with a month or longer membership. Call 828-526-3556 for more info.
Fitness Center
Single Family
$200 $300 1 Year
$125 $200 6 Months
$100 $140 3 Months
$45 $75 1 Month
$25 $40 1 Week
$8 $20 1 Day
Softball | Baseball
Town and Zachary Field
$100 Per Day
$150 Per Weekend
$100 Deposit
Adults $5.00
Children 12 & Under $4.00
Family of 5 or Less $12
Monthly
Individual $40.00
Family $65.00
3 Months/Summer
Individual $100.00
Family $160.00
Annually
Individual $290.00
Family $490.00
Water Aerobics Packages
Daily $5.00
12 Visits $40.00
Pool With Fitness
Daily
Individual $11
Family $25
Monthly
Individual $65
Family $105
3 Months
Individual $140
Family $230
Annually
Individual $345
Family $605
Pool Parties
Fri. - Sun. 6-8pm
Fee: $75 with $50.00 deposit required, non refundable if cancelled less than 2 days before or a no show.
Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team
Must be able to swim one length of pool unassisted. 18 years old and under Call Steve Hott at (828)421.4121 or the Pool (828)526-1595 for more information.
Tennis/Pickleball
$2.00 Daily
$20 Monthly
$50 3 Months
$90 6 Months
Per Player
$150 Annually
Pickleball
Monday through Friday outdoor courts Open Play 8:00am-1:00pm
Ice Skating
$8.00
Open Play Rules:
- Road side serves first
- Limit court play to one game if there are others waiting for a court
- Use the paddle holders*Winner paddles top row*Non-winner paddles bottom row
- Back left court is the CHALLENGE court
- Realize that if you join the CHALLENGE court, you will be playing against high-skilled players.*Use Challenge paddle holders
- Outside of open play hours, individuals may set up their own games
(play moves indoor if inclement weather and gym is available)
Youth Sports Activity
Each program has registration fees
designated by the Countywide Association responsible for the program.
A birth certificate is also required
Macon County Youth soccer Registration is open through July 31st. Register at maconsoccer.net. Practice will begin in early August and games starting August 23rd.
Community Building Rental
Non-Alcohol
Full Day (12-24 hours) $350
Half Day (6-12 hours) $200
Less than 6 hours Per hour $35
Alcohol
Full Day (12-24 hours) $1,000
Half Day (6-12 hours) $500
Less than 6 hours Per hour $100
Fees
Cleaning Fee — $75
Setup Fee — $50
Deposits
Alcohol Served — $1,000
Alcohol not Served — $250
Civic Center Coordinator
Janice Mathis
Civic Center Desk Attendant
Highlands Parks and Recreation Department
Mailing Address:
PO Box 460 | Highlands, NC 28741
Physical Address:
600 North 4th Street | Highlands, NC 28741
Phone | 828.526.3556
Fax | 828.526.5065
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rental Facilities
We have the answer for all your birthday parties, anniversaries, showers, weddings and other special occasions at the Highlands Parks and Recreation Department and Civic Center. Call 828-526-3556 for rental information.
Meeting Rooms 25' x 45'
$15/hr
Kitchen
$15/hr
Arts & Crafts Room
$15/hr
1/2 Arts & Crafts Room
$10/hr
Gymnasium (Bleachers Only)
$30/hr
Gymnasium (Bleachers & Chairs)
$50/hr
Stage
$50/hr
K/H Park
$200/day($100 deposit required non-alcoholic)
Pickleball Courts
$100 per court/per day
Picnic Shelter
$20/day
Setup/ Take down (Civic Center)
$75/day
Facility Attendant (after hours)
$20/hr
Classes & Programs
Heart Healthy Exercise | Step Aerobics | Personal Training
Bridge | Kick Boxing
Fees are based on each program &
will be charged by the individual instructor per class.
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