3 Best Public Parks in Durham, NC

DURHAM CENTRAL PARK

Since 1949

Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Swings, Pavilion, Tables, Benches, Kids Playing Area, Walking Trails, Gardens, Tennis Courts, Jogging Areas, Docks, Aquatic Center, Bathrooms, Skating Rink, Mount Merrill, the Great Lawn, the Skate Park, Prudential Garden, Butterfly Garden, Picnic Shelters, Landscape, Walking Trails & Open Space Areas

The pavilion is a 9,000+ SQ. ft. covered event space in the heart of Durham Central Park - Offers a venue for cultural activities - Available Food Truck, Outdoor Movies and Outdoor Yoga - Serves Delicious Foods and Beverages

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(919) 794-8194

Open 24 Hours

Love the Farmer's market and glad that they prohibit dogs in the market. The Hunt Street market is also fun with food trucks and some crafts booths. Wish there was a prohibition on dogs here as well since I would enjoy my food more if I didn't have to worry about being approached while eating and the occasional dogfight is also not fun. Great playground for kids also.

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Such a great outdoor venue: on Saturday mornings there are 3 great farmers & craft markets, and always a skate park, statues to climb on, benches, and lots of nature! Beautiful place to enjoy people, pets, & picking!

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WEST POINT ON THE ENO

5101 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704

Since 2017

Water Fountains, Boating, Hiking Trails, Woods, Aquarium, Stone Benches, Statue, Open Space Area, Food Trucks, Fountains, Wildlife, Lake, Picnic Areas, Monument, Ducks, Fishing, kayaking, Playground, Kids Playing Area, Blanket, Benches, Picnic Tables, Green Space Area, Restroom, Trees, Playgrounds & Working Mill

Has 404 Acres Parklands - Located along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Eno River - Offers Free Admission - Available Swimming and Bridal Photo Shoot & Two Gyms

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(919) 471-1623

Mon - Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Great for a school field trip. Lots of nature to wander through. I really love how they try to preserve the natural environment around them. The mill by the river and how it's operated is pretty cool. The telling of the Native American and how they survived off the environment was an added plus too. Most of the buildings seem to blend in with the environment around them as they are truly built in among the trees. Awesome Experience and the great place to take the little ones for an Outdoors Day.

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Durham city park with a few miles of hiking trails, short canoe and kayak trips on the weekends, and interesting historic mill and buildings. Home of the Festival for the Eno. Late Spring through Fall, on the weekends, Frog Hollow Outdoors provides canoes and kayaks for hourly self-guided trips in the small mill pond impoundment.

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PINEY WOOD PARK

400 East Woodcroft Parkway, Durham, NC 27713

Baseball Field, Covered Picnic Area, Playground, Parking Lot, Field Lights, Water Fountain, Restrooms, Swings, Green Space Area, Restroom, Picnic Areas, Trees, Playgrounds, Aquatic Center, Bathrooms, Aquarium, Stone Benches, Statue, Gardens, Monument, Lake, Ducks, Dog Parking Area, Waterfalls, Cycling, Bike Rides & Slides

Available Pavilion Area with Cover, Grills and Trash and Recycling Bins - Soccer and Softball Fields with a Doggie Park

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(919) 560-4355

Mon - Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Great shaded playground, and the awesome dog park with several areas for different sized dogs. It is one of the largest around the area. There are also restrooms and a large covered picnic shelter. If you are a geocacher, there are a few here too!

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A small but exciting Park. A nice structure for both young and older kids. And a great Natural Area with lots of Fallen trees. There is a dog park located here as well so there are lots of dogs coming and going.

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The Best Public Parks in Durham

Handpicked Top 3 Public Parks in Durham, North Carolina. Our 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You deserve only the best!

DURHAM CENTRAL PARK

WEST POINT ON THE ENO

PINEY WOOD PARK