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Open Spring Volunteer Workday
May 28 @ 10:00 am
Join us for an open Spring Volunteer Workday at Durham Central Park! We hold workdays year-round during the Durham Farmers’ Market to clean up the gardens and paths in the park. If you love whacking weeds, trimming brush, mulching and generally … Continued
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Volunteer Opportunities
Durham Central Park is powered by dedicated volunteers who do everything from weeding the gardens to running events. Looking for volunteer opportunities? Join our team!

Host Your Own Event
Durham Central Park has all of the amenities that make it the perfect spot for parties, weddings and corporate events.
(photo courtesy David Smith Photography)
Visitor Info
Durham Central Park offers a wealth of open green spaces and hidden gems—from artistic seating to beautiful gardens, there’s plenty to explore. Get the info you need for your trip to the park
Park Improvements
We’re committed to making Durham Central Park better. We’re already working on more improvements. But we want to know what you want to see in the park.
Park Stories
Everything in Durham Central Park…from the park itself to the pavilion to the all the benches…has a story. Get to know your park a little better by reading how it came to be.