Best parks and nature in Durham (US)

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Sarah P. Duke Gardens (Botanical garden)
2000 Lewis St
4.9

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is most popular around 3 PM on Sundays.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a botanic garden in the heart of Duke University that inspires transformative learning, promotes wellness and builds community. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Construction is underway on the Garden Gateway, a renovation and expansion project at Duke Gardens. The outdoor areas of Duke Gardens remain open but the main entrance, Gardens parking lots and visitor center are closed until spring 2026. Visitors may enter Duke Gardens at 2000 Lewis St.

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Southern Boundaries Park (Park)
100 3rd Fork Rd
4.5

Southern Boundaries Park is most popular around 8 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Cook Road Park (Park)
602 Cook Rd
4.2

Cook Road Park is most popular around 4 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Elmira Avenue Park (Park)
540 Elmira Ave
4.3

Elmira Avenue Park is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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East Durham Park (Park)
2500 E Main St
4.1

Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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East End Park (Park)
1200 N Alston Ave
4.1

East End Park is most popular around 9 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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