King has been able to maintain that small town atmosphere. The town is noted for its strong sense of community and civic pride and has been named an “All Northwest Community”. There are plentiful and diverse opportunities for all ages within the city and nearby in the county as well as in Winston-Salem.
Recreation
Recreation Acres
Dalton and White Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-6606
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Lighted Walking Trail
- Tennis Court
- Basketball Court
- Ball Fields
Central Park
302 Kirby Road
King, NC 27021
- Outdoor Amphitheater
- Ball Fields
- Historic Log Cabin
- Walking Trails
Stokes Family YMCA
Come visit this state-of-the-art facility. See More!
- Indoor Track
- Aerobics Center
- Cardiovascular Center
- Indoor Pool
- Nautilus and Free Weights
- Senior and Teen Programs
- Before / After-School Child Care
- Summer Day Camp
Pilot Knob Park Country Club
Spend an enjoyable day of golf. Pilot Knob Park is a par 70, 6130-yard golf course featuring rolling 419Bermuda fairways and splendid bent grass greens. Great for the novice and accomplished golfer with lakes, streams, and valleys. Pro Shop and club Grille. See More!
Hanging Rock State Park
This is one of Stokes’ Counties “Treasures”! See More!
- Hiking Trails – Waterfalls
- Swimming
- Camping
- Boating
- Rock Climbing
Sauratown Riding Trail
This is an official section of the NC Mountains to the Sea Trail that
connects Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park.
This trail is approximately 35 miles in length. See More!
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
Dan River
Come travel this 200-mile river! See More!
- Fishing
- Boating
Carolina Ziplines
“Taking nature to extreme heights”. See More!
Arts and Culture
Stevens Center for Performing Arts
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts students, along with faculty and guest artists, present more than 400 performances and screenings a year at the School facilities as well as in touring appearances throughout North Carolina, the Southeast and abroad. See More!
Arts Council of Winston-Salem
“The Arts Council enriches the quality of life for people in Winston-Salem and neighboring communities by raising funds for the arts, advocating for the arts, sponsoring events in conjunction with other arts organizations, providing educational opportunities, strengthening cultural resources, developing social capital, and aiding economic development.” See More!
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art is a part of the North Carolina Museum of Art. See More!
Delta Fine Arts Center
“Since 1972, Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts, has been enriching the community through the arts and humanities with an emphasis on the contributions of African Americans.” See More!
Old Salem Museums and Gardens
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is America’s most comprehensive history attraction. The three museums – the Historic Town of Salem, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), and the Old Salem Toy Museum – engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South. See More!
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Reynolda House Museum of American Art displays a premier collection of American art from the colonial period to the present. See More!
Winston-Salem Piedmont Triad Symphony
The Symphony announces its exciting new season! See More!
Piedmont Opera Theatre
The Theatre announces its exciting new season! See More!
Education
King Public Library
Member of the Northwestern Regional Library. See More!
- Public Computers
- Preschool Story Time
- Summer Reading Program
Public and Private Schools / Colleges
- Surry Community College – Dobson
- Forsyth Technical Community College – Winston-Salem
- Wake Forest University – Winston-Salem
- Winston-Salem State University– Winston-Salem
- UNC School of the Arts – Winston-Salem
- University of North Carolina – Greensboro
- North Carolina A&T University – Greensboro
- Salem College – Winston-Salem
- Piedmont Baptist College – Winston-Salem
Medical Facilities
Brenners Childrens Hospital Wake Forest University Baptist
Medical Center Boulevard Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157 Winston-Salem, NC 27157
(336) 716-2255 (336) 716-2255
1-800-446-2255 1-800-446-2255
Forsyth Medical Center Medical Park Hospital
3333 Silas Creek Parkway 1950 South Hawthorne Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 718-5000 (336) 718-0785
Northern Hospital Stokes-ReynoldsMemorial
830 Rockford Street 1570 NC 8 and 89
Mount Airy, NC 27030 Danbury, NC 27016
(336) 719-7000 (336) 593-2831
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Hoots Memorial Hospital Hugh Chatham Memorial
624 West Main Street 180 Parkwood Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055 Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 679-2041 (336) 527-7000
Lodging
Need a place to stay while in town? See More!
Northridge Subdivision – Phase 1
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Northridge Subdivision – Phase 1
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