Guilford County Releases Guide to Parks, Trails and Historic Sites

Guilford County officials and local partners compiled a practical, up to date guide to the countys most visited outdoor and heritage sites, offering residents a single resource for planning recreation, learning local history, and navigating seasonal concerns. The guide highlights Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, describes urban green spaces like LeBauer Park, and lists larger recreation areas including Bur Mil Park and the county lakes, while pointing readers to county parks pages and the National Park Service site for more detail.

At the center of the guide is Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, the Revolutionary War site that features trails, an interpretive center, and annual commemorations. The site provides both educational programming and outdoor walking options for residents and school groups. Downtown Greensboro is represented by LeBauer Park, a small urban park with programmable events, splash features, and public art that contribute to downtown activation and community gathering.

For larger open space and family recreation, the guide details Bur Mil Park, noting its trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and a fishing lake. Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend are listed for boat ramps, paddling, and shore fishing, offering low cost outdoor options for boating and angling. The Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax is described as a daily regional market supporting local producers and small vendors, while the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden is noted for its botanical displays and popularity for events and weddings.

Trails and greenways receive specific attention, with recommended beginner and intermediate loops for walkers and cyclists and notes on how greenway connections link neighborhoods to parks and commercial districts. The guide also includes practical visiting tips, covering where to park, whether pets are allowed, seasonal considerations such as heat and tick risks, and directions to county parks web pages and the National Park Service site for Guilford Courthouse for further planning.

Public health and equity considerations run through the guide. Access to green space supports physical activity, mental wellbeing, and social connection, while the presence of daily markets and programmable parks can bolster local economies and reduce isolation. The guide underscores that safe access depends on transportation options, shade and cooling resources during hot weather, and maintenance of trails and facilities.

For Guilford County residents the new guide is a tool for safe, informed enjoyment of public spaces and historic places. It is intended to help families, older adults, newcomers, and community groups find appropriate sites, prepare for seasonal risks, and learn where to go for more detailed schedules and rules.