Public Gardens
Gardens and Conservatories
Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
The Doris Duke Center is an 18,000-sq.-ft. complex complementing the existing landscape of Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Features outdoor terrace, education wing and library, horticultural complex with two greenhouses, and special events hall available for rental.
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5.8-acre urban park offers gardens, outdoor/public art, an arts pavilion, trails, a 10,000-sq.-ft. skate park, and other amenities. Adjacent to the Durham Farmers' Market Pavilion, the park hosts the Durham Craft Market each Wed and Sat, Apr-Nov.
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55-acre gardens known as one of the premier public gardens in the U.S., with 200+ colorful plant varieties viewable from more than five miles of walkways and paths. Seasonal plantings and fruits and vegetables in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden ensure that each visit is a new experience. Walking and trolley tours available; call for information.
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Located near the Golden Belt Arts Complex East of Downtown Durham with a small example garden adjacent to the Durham Farmer’s Market, South Eastern Efforts Developing Sustainable Spaces (SEEDS) has two non-profit community gardens tended by local residents. Includes composting facilities, outdoor classroom and art gallery, as well as cut flower, organic vegetable, and medicinal herb gardens. Available for special event rentals.
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"Gardens at Witherspoon" features 2,000 rose bushes on display; shop offers a diverse selection of roses, perennials, ornamental grasses, unique pots, planters, fountains, and birdbaths. Gardens best for visiting May-October. Free admission.
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Sauda Zahra: "With these Hands: Quilting as a Spiritual Odyssey" Exhibit
Art quilts by Sauda Zahra, in the Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy Gallery. FREE admission.
