sarah p. duke gardens

Movinup

Throughout the entire year there is something growing and worth seeing at the gardens. They are just beautiful and make a great place to take visitors for some fresh air and a walk in a tranquil setting.

Baksha001

beautiful,well maintained garden for picnic and to be with friends and kids.Clean and awesome scenic view.

Mixonfarms

Highly recommend going during the spring to see all the colors of the flowers. It is a very large area so take your time and enjoy the view.

tomb466

Every visit is a new experience. Always amazing how things are planted for the seasons. Be sure and see the Japanese gardens.

ZuberFowler

There is no admission fee, but in peak school hours they charge for parking otherwise there would be no parking. North Carolina has more flowering trees than anywhere I know of. If you manage to time it in Spring when they are blooming it is awe inspiring.

bamboo96

It's a lovely garden walking distance from Duke University Medicine Circle. The fish pond with water lily is the highlight. It's a great place to take a slow stroll and enjoy the quiet and peace. The place is nicer in spring, summer and fall than the winter.

Timsgirl124

beautiful gardens and water features, wildlife. Turtles, ducks, geese, many birds and fish. Walking trails, picnic areas.

217sarag

Beautiful gardens, perfect place to have a picnic lunch, spend times with the children and just enjoy nature.

BeachMom33

You can walk around in this beautiful setting seeing natural fauna and some in which the duke gardeners work tiressly to maintain seasonal beauty! You can play, picnic, hang out with friends or take some beautiful photographs in and around the gardens! Lovely way to just get fresh air and enjoy natures beauty!

65lynnp

Great in any season but spectacular when azaleas are blooming. Just a wonderful place to relax and get in touch with nature.

Cheznoel

A lovely place to unwind and enjoy nature. I have been going here since I was born! It is always different depending on time of year. Great for solo visits, couples or families!

billmac2014

Beautiful area, great place for a quiet stroll and relaxing visit. Parking easy and walking was bit up and down hill on a gravel path (no so good for wheelchairs) but a lovely afternoon in a peaceful place

Anuta91

Best place to take your visiting friends and family for a leisure stroll. Every season is different and every time there is something new and beautiful is blooming.

McKenzietravel

Lovely to walk around in these gardens with all kinds of unusual and interesting plants. Ponds are also lovely.

182sallyb

Very beautiful in the spring and fall, midsummer is a little too hot. The gardens cover a large area, great to explore with children or a quiet retreat on your own or with friends. Be prepared to walk.