Durham, NC is an amazing place to live, and one reason is its abundance of parks and scenic outdoor areas. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful spot for a picnic or somewhere to take your mountain bike on an adventure, you’ll find plenty of options throughout the Triangle. Need recommendations? Check out these lesser-known Durham parks!
Beat the Crowds at One of These Lesser-Known Durham Parks
Some of Durham’s best parks are also some of its more well-known—and well-traveled. If you’re looking for a spot away from the crowds, you might want to try one of these.
Durham Central Park
Durham Central Park is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for a park that has it all. With benches, tables, and sculptures, this 5-acre park offers the perfect spot to simply kick back, relax, and soak up the sunshine in one of its many gardens.
There are also plenty of places within the park to host events or stay entertained, including the pavilion, The Leaf, the interactive Pixel Wall, the Butterfly Garden, the Grace Garden, the skate park, the playground, and even a public garden with herbs and fruit you can enjoy for free!
Solite Park
Solite Park is a great place to host a party or enjoy a picnic; there are plenty of outdoor shelters, grills, and picnic tables to use. However, dining spots are hardly the only amenity of this charming Durham park, as there are also play areas, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and greenway trails.
Uniquely, Solite Park also features a growing collection of public art by local artist Cornelio Campos.
Piney Wood Park
Piney Wood Park is home to the first dog park in Durham, so you can bring your furry friend along for a day in the great outdoors. This wooded spot has quite a few fantastic amenities, including an athletic field, a baseball/softball field, tennis courts, and a playground.
Interested in Homes in the Triangle Area?
If you’re looking to buy a home near a great park, the Triangle area has plenty to offer. Carla Freund Realty can help you find your next dream home, and we have plenty of resources available for you to check out. Feel free to contact us if you’re ready to take the next steps!