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Inside City Hall
The more than 2,400 employees of the City of Durham are dedicated to the service of the city’s residents – to provide quality services to make Durham a great place to live, work and play. The 25 departments of the City of Durham are at your disposal.
City Services
City Services are provided to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of and visitors to Durham. Services range from building inspections and code enforcement to providing emergency services to trash and waste collection. The City works in collaboration with the State of North Carolina to construct and maintain streets and provides essential water and sewer services.
- Durham residents live life at a fast pace and one of their most important needs is information. Make this your one stop home for what you need to know. Durham One Call is the place to go for all City government information and we will connect you to the best sources on education, emergency information, getting involved in your community, conservation and sustainability, and community involvement.
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- Durham residents work as hard as they play and this is your source for information on finding jobs with the City, bids and contracts and surplus properties available through the City, business licenses, laws and resources. This page leads you to the planning and inspections resources to help you begin or grow your busines
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- Sports, entertainment, the arts – wherever your tastes lead, Durham has it. World class facilities like the Durham Performing Arts Center, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art blend with nearly 100 City-owned parks and recreation facilities to make Durham a place where residents Play More! Durham is also recognized as one of the decorated dining destinations in the state with award-winning restaurants and chefs that make an evening out something special.
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  Hayti Heritage Center
  
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Getting Around
Transportation options in Durham are plentiful, safe and affordable. The links below can help you find information about your preferred mode of travel and how the City of Durham is working to improve travel throughout the region and beyond.
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About Durham
Whether you know of Durham as the "City of Medicine" or the "Bull City" it's easy to see why so many residents and businesses call Durham home. The links below provide resources to help you live, work and play in Durham.

City of Durham / Inside City Hall / Operations / Parks and Recreation Department / Programs

Programs

Durham Parks and Recreation provides opportunities for the community to play more! We help residents discover, explore and enjoy life through creative and challenging recreational choices that contribute to their physical, emotional and social health. We offer programs for preschoolers through mature adults, and there's something for everyone!

We strive to make our programs, services, and facilities accessible for all individuals and families, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or ability level.

Browse the links in right-hand menu to find out more about specific program areas or click here for detailed information about our programs.

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Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
A person with a disability may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA coordinator, voice (919) 560-4197, fax 560-4196, TTY (919) 560-1200, or ADA@durhamnc.gov, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.