Is Sarah P Duke Gardens free?
Welcome to Sarah P. Duke Gardens! The grounds are open from 8 a.m. to dusk 365 days a year, and admission is free. Our address is 420 Anderson St., Durham, NC, 27705.
Do you have to pay to go to Duke Gardens?
Admission: It’s free to explore Duke Gardens. But Duke University charges a fee for parking (see below).
Is Duke Gardens open during coronavirus?
Duke Gardens will reopen to the public with a limited capacity beginning on June 1. The Gardens will be open to visitors daily from 8 a.m. to dusk.
Are dogs allowed at Sarah P Duke Gardens?
Dogs are now welcome before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. in Sarah P. Duke Gardens on Duke University’s campus. People walking their dogs in the gardens must use non-retractable leashes 6 feet or shorter, keep the dogs out of plant beds, and clean up after the dogs.
How big is Sarah P Duke Gardens?
2,400,000 sq ft
The gardens are a memorial to Sarah Pearson Angier Duke, mother of Mary Duke Biddle and wife of Benjamin N. Duke, one of Duke University’s benefactors….
| Sarah P. Duke Gardens | |
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| Area | 223,000 m2 (2,400,000 sq ft) |
| Etymology | Named for Sarah Pearson Angier Duke |
| Website | Duke Gardens |
Is food allowed in Duke Gardens?
The Terrace Cafe is an ideal spot for visitors to enjoy a lunch or snack. The café is temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Photo by Orla Swift. The Bartter Family Terrace House hosts the Terrace Cafe, a picturesque location for an afternoon snack.
How many acres is Duke Gardens?
55 acres
Duke Gardens annually, enjoying its 55 acres of specialized gardens in the heart of Duke University. Admission is free, and we are open from 8 a.m. to dusk 365 days a year. Our address is 420 Anderson St., Durham, NC, 27708.
What happened Duke Gardens?
With closure of Duke Gardens, the Duke Farms Foundation created new indoor and outdoor display gardens as part of Duke Farms. Indoor gardens are presented in the renovated Lord & Burnham conservatory (c. 1900), now known as the Orchid Range. Duke Farms opened to the public on May 19, 2012.
How large is Duke Gardens?
Can you have a picnic in Duke Gardens?
There are picnic areas around the Gardens, or a blanket in the field areas, by the pond, and by the shop. Keep it clean!
Can you eat at Duke Gardens?
Can you have picnics at Duke Gardens?
There are picnic areas around the Gardens, or a blanket in the field areas, by the pond, and by the shop.
How do I contact Sarah P Duke Gardens?
Welcome to Sarah P. Duke Gardens! The grounds are open from 8 a.m. to dusk 365 days a year, and admission is free. Our address is 420 Anderson St., Durham, NC, 27705. Our main information line is 919-684-3698. Here is our staff contacts page. Masks are required indoors, in accordance with university health policies during the pandemic.
What is the address for Duke Gardens?
Street address: 420 Anderson St., Durham, NC 27705. Duke Gardens has multiple walk-in entrances on Anderson Street, Flowers Drive and Yearby Avenue that are accessible to visitors walking from Duke’s campus, off-site parking, bus stops or other locations.
Where are the walk-in entrances to the Duke Gardens?
Duke Gardens has multiple walk-in entrances on Anderson Street, Flowers Drive and Yearby Avenue that are accessible to visitors walking from Duke’s campus, off-site parking, bus stops or other locations. Please view the Gardens Map for entrance locations.
How far is Duke Gardens from the bus station?
The 20 stop at Erwin Rd at Fulton St (Duke University Hospital) is under 1/4 mile from Duke Gardens entrances. More information and additional bus routes can be found on GoDurham Transit’s website. The 400 (Durham-Chapel Hill) stop at Chapel Hill St at Gregson St is 1/2 mile from Duke Gardens entrances.