Durham Central Park

Durham Central Park is mapped at 501 Foster Street in Durham, North Carolina. Use the map pin for the park itself rather than a similarly named municipal office or neighborhood.

Daily, dawn to dusk; permitted events may use separate hours. Check the official park page for holiday, weather, seasonal, or maintenance changes.

Street parking is available on Foster, Hunt, Rigsbee, Roney, and Corporation streets. Evening and weekend lots vary; the Durham Centre Deck at 300 Morgan Street is about two blocks away. Pavilion restrooms are open only during events.

Public records currently identify Accessible climbing mound, Two slides, Climbing net, Amphitheater seating, 10,000-square-foot skate park, Great Lawn, Farmers market pavilion, Sister Cities Grove, Public art, Event space, Event-only restrooms. Check the official page for current availability.

The play mound is described as handicap accessible and includes a ramped route. Downtown curb, event layout, and skate-park conditions vary; event restrooms are at the pavilion. Confirm route-specific needs with the operator because surfaces and closures can change.

Dogs must remain leashed and owners must remove waste. Smoking and alcohol without a permit are prohibited.

General park access is free. Ticketed events, rentals, and downtown parking may have separate charges.