Best parks and nature in Durham (US)
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens (Botanical garden)
2000 Lewis StSarah P. Duke Gardens is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Thursdays.
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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Durham Central Park (Park)
501 Foster StDurham Central Park is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here.
Durham Central Park is a place filled with natural beauty and man-made wonders. Yet, in a way, it is also a blank canvas—an empty stage ready to be the setting for your story.
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Forest Hills Park (Park)
1639 University DrForest Hills Park is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Fridays.
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Southern Boundaries Park (Park)
100 3rd Fork RdSouthern 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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Campus Hills Park (Park)
2000 S Alston AveCampus Hills Park is most popular around 5 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.
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Cook Road Park (Park)
602 Cook RdCook Road Park is most popular around 4 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
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