Durham Central Park
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Durham Central Park is an arts-themed, community-focused, municipal park in downtown Durham, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County and also extends into Wake County. It is the fifth-largest city in the state, and the 85th-largest in the United States by population, with 228,330 residents as of the 2010 United States census...

. It is located at 502 Foster Street, and is the site of the newly opened Pavilion at Durham Central Park which hosts the Durham Farmers' Market.

Features of Durham Central Park

Interesting sites at Durham Central Park include:
  • The Rhein Medall Community Art Award Winning Pieces, on temporary exhibition in the Park

  • The Bridge over South Ellerbe Creek, crafted by local artisans--at the corner of Foster and Hunt

  • The Grace Garden and the Butterfly Gardens and Nature Trail--on the East End of the Garden

  • The Great Lawn--perfect for a quick game of frisbee

The Pavilion at Durham Central Park

A recent addition to this downtown park is the Pavilion at Durham Central Park. The Pavilion opened with a grand celebration on April 7, 2007. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park hosts the Durham Farmers' Market
Durham Farmers' Market
The Durham Farmers' Market is a producer-only farmer's market located in Durham, North Carolina, established in 1998.As part of the Market's emphasis on locally-produced produce, crafts and flowers, items sold by the Market's more than 50 vendors are restricted to traveling no more than on its...

every Saturday morning during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park is also available for private parties or outdoor events via Durham Central Park, Inc.

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