Durham Central Park is an arts-themed, community-focused,

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in downtown

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. 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 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 vendors are restricte ...

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

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s—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

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

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

External links

Official website

Durham Farmers' Market

Parks in Durham, North Carolina Urban public parks {{DurhamCountyNC-geo-stub