Guilford Courthouse Park offers history, trails and community resources

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park stands as a preserved portion of the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War and functions today as both a historic site and a public green space for Guilford County residents. The park covers roughly 250 acres and centers on the Visitor Center at 2332 New Garden Road in Greensboro, which is the primary starting point for exhibits, the park film, maps and ranger led information.

Visitors can follow the park tour road to monuments that mark key actions from the 1781 battle, walk trails through wooded areas and open fields, and visit the Hoskins Farmstead to see a preserved period property on the battlefield landscape. The National Park Service maintains practical information for the public, including visitor hours, directions and parking details, along with resources aimed at school groups and a process for special use permits for organized events.

For local families and schools the park offers a low cost educational resource that brings state and national history into the community. Teachers and youth groups can plan field trips that align with curriculum goals without leaving Guilford County. For residents seeking outdoor activity, the trails and open spaces provide accessible options for walking, bird watching and informal recreation near central Greensboro.

The park also has wider economic and civic implications. Heritage tourism and day trips to historic sites funnel spending to nearby businesses along New Garden Road and in Greensboro more broadly, while park events and permitted gatherings can draw visitors from across the region. Continued preservation and interpretation require ongoing stewardship by the National Park Service, coordination with local stakeholders and public awareness of permit processes for larger events.

For practical planning, the park’s online information is the gateway for current hours, parking instructions, school group resources and special use permit requirements. As a maintained local asset the park combines historical interpretation, outdoor access and community programming that directly serve Guilford County residents and visitors.