Country Park in Greensboro, NC: A Family Favorite with Trails, Playgrounds, and Ducks!

Why Families Love Country Park

This park is packed with kid-approved fun and thoughtful touches that make outings easy for caregivers. Whether you’re planning a laid-back picnic or an action-packed day of exploring, Country Park is set up to support families of all sizes and ages.

Here’s what makes it such a local favorite:

• Paved trails throughout the park that are perfect for strollers, scooters, and new walkers
• Multiple playgrounds, including ones great for both little ones and older kids
• Clean and easily accessible bathrooms located right by the toddler playground area
• Scenic walking paths and footbridges with views of several ponds and wooded areas
• Docks where your kids can get up close to the ducks — just note the park asks visitors not to feed the waterfowl
• Plenty of picnic shelters and tables — great for birthday parties or weekend lunches

It’s one of those rare parks where everyone can find something they love — even if that’s just a shady bench to relax on.

Walk to the Greensboro Science Center

One of the best parts of Country Park? You can walk directly to the Greensboro Science Center from inside the park!

Temporarily closed: During the Science Center’s parking-lot expansion, the city says there is no access into Country Park from the Science Center, so this walk isn’t possible right now. Construction is expected to be completed by December. Check the Greensboro Parks & Rec Country Park page before you go.

There’s a paved greenway path that connects the two spots — so if your crew still has energy after playing at the park, head over to explore the aquarium, zoo, or museum exhibits at the Science Center. Or do it the other way around and enjoy a breezy walk and picnic after your visit.

Parking is free at both locations, and the walk is short enough for young kids to handle (especially with a stroller or wagon in tow).

Good to Know Before You Go

• Address: 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455
• Hours: Opens daily at 8 am (weather permitting). Closing time changes with the season: 5 pm in November–February, 7 pm in March, April, September and October, and 8 pm in May–August. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Check the official park page for current hours.
• Parking: Use the lots at 3905 Nathanael Greene Dr. or 3802 Jaycee Park Dr. During the Science Center parking-lot construction (expected to be completed by December), the Orman Rd. lot is closed and there is no Country Park parking at the Science Center.
• Bikes: Not allowed in the park during the current construction
• Pets allowed on leash, plus a dog park with large- and small-breed off-leash areas
• Plenty of shade, benches, and safe walking loops
• Free entry and free parking
• What’s there: five picnic shelters, 1.67 miles of paved trail, playgrounds, restrooms, a Canopy Walk, two fishing lakes with fishing piers, and the Guilford County Veterans’ Memorial
• Extras with a fee: pedal boats ($10 for 30 minutes, up to 5 people; the 2026 season runs weekends only through October 25, 10 am–6 pm, last boat at 5:30 pm), $2 fishing passes at the Park Office (a valid NC fishing license is required), and the Carousel and Flyway Zipline, operated by the Greensboro Science Center
• Contact: Park Office 336-373-3648; picnic shelter reservations 336-373-5888

You can find more details directly from the Greensboro Parks & Rec website.

Country Park FAQ

What are Country Park’s hours?

Country Park opens daily at 8 am, weather permitting. It closes at 5 pm in November–February, 7 pm in March, April, September and October, and 8 pm in May–August. The park is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Does it cost anything to visit Country Park?

No. Entry and parking are free. Pedal boats ($10 for 30 minutes), fishing passes ($2) and the Carousel and Flyway Zipline (run by the Greensboro Science Center) cost extra.

Can you walk from Country Park to the Greensboro Science Center?

Usually, yes. The Science Center’s lot normally gives access to Country Park’s east entrance. Right now, though, the city says there is no access into the park from the Science Center while the Science Center’s parking lot is being expanded. Construction is expected to be completed by December.

Where should we park?

During construction, park at 3905 Nathanael Greene Dr. or 3802 Jaycee Park Dr. The Orman Rd. lot is temporarily closed, and the Science Center lot isn’t available for Country Park visitors.

Can kids feed the ducks at Country Park?

The park asks visitors not to feed the waterfowl, but the docks and fishing piers are still great spots to watch the ducks up close.

Is the Country Park Shuttle running?

Not this year. The city says the free shuttle is unavailable for the rest of the 2026 season. In a normal season it runs Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from noon to 6 pm, May through October, on a loop with 7 stops.

Is Country Park stroller-friendly?

Yes. The park has 1.67 miles of paved trail, and the city says most features can be reasonably accessed by someone using a mobility device.

Want More Fun?

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