ACE SPEEDWAY 3401 Altamahaw-Race Track Road, Elon, 336-266-5653, acespeedway.net Locally owned and operated, Ace Speedway has been known for producing some of the greatest short track racing in the southeastern US. BURLINGTON BMX 1453 GrahamStreet, Burlington, 336-558-5284, burlingtonbmx.com This nationally-recognized facility is one of only four USA BMX-sanctioned tracks in North Carolina. BURLINGTON SOCK PUPPETS BASEBALL 1450 GrahamStreet, Burlington, 336-222-0223, facebook.com/GoSockPuppets The Burlington Sock Puppets are the newly rebranded baseball team that plays in the MLB restructured Appalachian League. This SOCKINGLY different teamwill give you an entertaining experience that will leave you smiling on your way out of the gates, regardless if the teamwins or loses. You can check them out June-August EVERY Summer RIGHT HERE in Alamance County. DISC GOLF Beth Schmidt Park, 2150 Elon Park Drive, Elon, 336-449-9255 Cedarock Park, 4242 R. Dean Coleman Road, Burlington, 336-570-6759, 336-229-2410 Springwood Players Course, 1450 Springwood Church Rd., Burlington, 336-222-5030
GRAHAM/MEBANE LAKE 3218 Bason Road,Mebane, 919-563-6544, grahamrecreationandparks.com Graham/Mebane Lake is 650 acres and offers skiing, bank fishing and sport fishing, as well as a separate water and jet ski area. The Graham/Mebane Lake has been named one of the top 10 fishing lakes in North Carolina. FEATURES: marina with an assortment of live bait; refreshments and sitting area; boat ramp – six lanes wide; two docks; large picnic shelter. Other picnic areas with grills available throughout the marina area. LAKE CAMMACK 4790 Union Ridge Road, Burlington, 336-421-3872, burlingtonnc.gov Lake Cammack covers more than 800 acres with a shoreline of over 50 miles. Located north of Burlington, the marina offers recreational opportunities for paddlers, fisherman and boaters as well as walkers and wildlife enthusiasts. Often deer and bald eagles can be spotted around the lake. FEATURES: boat ramps, bank fishing and pier fishing, playground, 2 mile hiking trail, Civitan Open-Air Shelter (available for rentals), Civitan Building & Swimming Pool (available for rentals only) and Camp Green Leaves, the recreation and parks department camp for the developmentally disabled.
GUILFORD MACKINTOSH PARK & MARINA 1345 NC 61 South,Whitsett, 336-449-2078, burlingtonnc.gov Guilford Mackintosh Park and Marina is a natural park nestled along the banks of Lake Mackintosh just outside Burlington. FEATURES: canoe and kayak launch sites, two fish feeders, paddle and row boat rentals, open-air picnic shelter for rentals, 5-mile walking/biking/hiking trail, playground, fishing pier and horseshoe pits. LAKE MACKINTOSH PARK & MARINA 2704 HuffmanMill Road, Burlington, 336-538-0896, burlingtonnc.gov Lake Mackintosh Park and Marina is a beautiful facility nestled along the banks of the lake. FEATURES: picnic sites, kayak rentals, six boat ramps, pier/bank fishing, open picnic shelter, and a rental clubhouse overlooking the lake.
RECREATIONAL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
The crunch of crisp fall leaves under foot, the sharp crack of a baseball bat and the ripple of the current as your oar dips into the Haw River - just a few of the unique sounds and experiences found in the abundant recreational, outdoor and sports activities Alamance County has to offer. We’ve got activities to suit any way you like to play in any season.
NC ASA SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME 1419 Overbrook Road, Burlington, 336-222-5030, burlingtonnc.gov Call 336-222-5030 for hours. Free.
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