The highlands Recreation Department 24 hour fitness center will be closed after 5:00pm today, due to a broken door. 24 access will be down until the door can be repaired. It will be open during normal office hours of 7:30am to 9:00pm. You must enter the through the main lobby. Sorry for any inconvenience.
*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
Swimming Pool (828)526-1595
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
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)
Ice Skating
$8.00
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
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
Heart Healthy Balancs, Strengtyh and Stretch classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am-9:30am with Vivian Brewer: (561)289-0610
Step Aerobics classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-9:am with Tina Rogers: (828)342-9312
Strength Training Tuesday 8:15am-9:15am with Kwiyoung must RSVP : (678)358-6982
Kick Boxing Thursday 8:15am-9:15am with Kwiyoung must RSVP : (678)358-6982
Tai Chi with Hacket Monday and Wednesday 12:00pm-2:30pm (just show up)
Step Aerobics Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm with Michelle Lane: (828)347-6887
Waves of Wellness with Courtney Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm : heartofqi [at] gmail.com (heartofqi[at]gmail[dot]com)
Fees are based on each program &
will be charged by the individual instructor per class.