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Durham Central Park

4.6

501 Foster St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 794-8194
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Make your way to Durham Central Park, a five-acre green space overflowing with public art. Numerous murals dot the park and neighboring blocks, including a large magnolia mural, a mural of civil and human rights champion Pauli Murray, and a mural depicting the history of Durham using a tribal art style from India. Durham Central Park is the backdrop for a weekly farmers’ markets, concerts, movies, food truck rodeos, weddings, events, and more. Stroll by the nearby food, drink, and retail options, relax under the pavilion, or take a seat on one of the benches or structures designed by local artists.


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Photo of Todd Cherner Todd Cherner
Nov 28, 2023 4

Totally love this little park, though it gets super hot in the summer, especially the slides. The playground is fun with two slides and stuff to climb. A small wooded area is next to it, and it’s the perfect playground break from a festival in Durham. Plus, the food hall and a brew shop are close by.

Photo of Tamitha Browning Tamitha Browning
Nov 26, 2023 5

Attended Saturday's Small Business Market for some Christmas shopping. Beautiful artwork made by some local artists and businesses. Also bought some tree ornaments and gifts made by some Colombia artists partnered with Wild YOU.

Photo of Nazneen Malik Nazneen Malik
Sep 20, 2023 5

I went Thursday evening for get this: free yoga + the option to borrow mats and blocks. Really good space, good shade, green spaces with benches and other activities planned. There is a reasonable amount of free parking inside if you show up early, on gravel, FYI. The bathrooms were locked unfortunately. Good proximity to restaurants/ coffee shops as well. All in all, good venue for outdoor events.