15 min deck walk and trail around in the middle of the city. Some areas that are planked are flat and wheelchair or stroller accessible. The other half are dirt trails with paving stones that are slightly steeper. Benches scattered along the trail to take a break or relax. Tons of duck families at each area of the garden. Free street parking. Free bathrooms at the other garden across the street. read more

The Bog Garden - Parks Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

super clean park, always a nice walk. I like the garden portion because it's very flat but then I also like the bog garden because it's very beautiful and you'll see animals sometimes you'll see ducks and geese, snakes, etc. read more

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I love this park, great place for a peaceful walk. Love seeing the ducks and other birds, sometimes there are herons too. There's lots of shade so it's a great place to walk on a hot day and it's right across from bicentennial garden. read more

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Excellent place for a short nature walk to recharge your spirit.‍‍‍ The waterfall, bridge, and lake views are wonderful and the trees speak to your soul. read more

My wife saw this on Yelp said we should stop here. The parking is on the street and the bog is pretty much the whole area. Wooden walkways run through the trees above the ground and water. We saw some ducks and other smaller creatures about. It didn't take long to walkthrough and we all agree it was cute and okay for a free place to go. read more

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Nice place to take a stroll. Lots of wildlife like ducks and squirrels and various birds to see. Not too large of an area so you'll be done in half an hour or less. There are good picture opportunities and it's quiet and peaceful. read more

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I simply love this place! It's so zen, and while I don't get to go often, last time I did, I was able to go alone and was there for 2 hours before I even got past the waterfall area (which is right near the entrance by the shopping center across the street). I can easily spend whole days here and at the botanical gardens as well of course! I love seeing cranes there (the flapping wings variety; not to be confused with the destroy nature variety!), and last time I saw ducks roosting eggs in their nests! If you're compelled by nature like myself, you have to see this place. read more

The Bog Garden - Parks Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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The Bog Garden is a nice place to go for a peaceful walk in nature. It is across the street from the Tanger Bicentennial Garden. You can either park on the street on Starmount Farms Rd or park in the Tanger Bicentennial lot and walk across the street at the crosswalk. You can walk in the wetlands on the boardwalk and see wildlife and plants along the way. As it is shady, this would be a great place to walk in the summer. read more

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Beautiful place to walk. There is a path and a boardwalk. We enjoyed watching the ducks read more

The Bog Garden - Parks Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

A very different type of garden walk. Enjoyed the wildlife, boardwalk, stone work and plants that thrive in this natural habitat. read more

The Bog Garden - Parks Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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The Bog Garden is actually the middle one of 3 park and/or wildlife areas in the section of Greensboro bordered by N. Holden Road/W. Cornwallis Drive, and running into the back side of Friendly Shopping Center. The other 2 are the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden/David Caldwell Historical Site, and the very small, very hidden Benjamin Park, which starts out behind the Junior Achievement Headquarters building and ends at Pembroke Road. The front part borders Starmount Farms Lake directly across from the Bog Garden. The Benjamin Park is named for Edward and Blanche Benjamin who owned the Starmount Farms property that covered most of the immediate area, including Friendly Center, and they also were instrumental in developing the Starmount Forest and Hamilton Lake neighborhoods. The Bicentennial Garden is full of all sorts of flowers, trees, and bushes, and has a nice set of sidewalks for strolling or power walking, even. The Benjamin Park is small, some covered by nicely tended lawn areas & benches, very quiet and secluded amid all the bustle around it. But, the Bog Garden is the real gem here - thickly treed, with wooden boardwalks above the wetland areas, which are fed by several running creeks, and patroled constantly by ducks and Canadian geese. It is quiet, protected from the sun and noise, very primordial in nature. The wetland area continues to where Starmount Lake begins. The Bog Garden gradually rises toward Northline Avenue at the back of Friendly Center, and as you walk upward you will encounter several more strongly running creeks, and several small, but beautiful, waterfall areas - one is named Serenity Waterfalls, and honors Dr. Joe Christian, who was central to the preservation & development of this area. All three of these natural areas are worth a visit, but the Bog Garden in particular is a don't miss experience, especially on a hot, sunny day - going into it is like a nice, cool clound around you. read more

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Nice, relaxing place. I go here when I want to relax. It's a great place to take my dog. I have been going here since I was a kid. Waterfall. The path goes out on a lake. It's a great place to take a romantic date read more

I love to go to the Bog Garden. There is always something good to see. The Blue Heron is always there and right now the changing leaves make it. read more

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If you live in Greensboro or the neighborhood surrounding the Bog Garden, perhaps you might have a different perspective on this sliver of nature. For an out-of-towner like myself, I'm not crazy about green spaces that have subdivisions, apartment buildings, a golf course and a busy road straddling them from all sides. It is hard to lose yourself in nature when you hear car horns. This is a place to walk your dog, but not a spot to get away from a small city that should have some real sort of nature not too far from its center I hope. read more

I really enjoyed walking through The Bog Garden while visiting my sister in Greensboro a while back. The flowers, trees, fungi, and wildlife were all amazing. There were so many different types of birds flying around and perching up in the trees on the trail. We also saw squirrels, geese, ducks, a water snake, and a frog. My nephew loved using his binoculars to get a closer look at things and we all enjoyed the peacefulness of the ambiance. I think my favorite part of the garden was the bamboo because it felt tropical and we don't see that much in Michigan! Worth stopping by to get your steps in and enjoy a little bit of nature! read more

This place was is nice for a picnic, coffee and stroll, or to take the dog out on a walk. The trails are super easy and the area is beautiful. I wouldn't say it's a getaway from the city due to the road being so close and houses. It is very beautiful though and a nice little chill spot if your looking to kill some time and enjoy some nature. read more

Saw many things throughout the years in the garden and vicinity- 1 Plenty koi -gone now 2 otters 3 hoot owl and baby who is growing up 4 beavers 5 herons 6 cranes 7 fish 8 birds 9 reptiles 10 turtles 11 white ducks 12 mallard ducks 13 Canadian Geese 14 snake 15 alligator snapping turtle(s) 16 chipmunks 17 Eastern Gray Squirrels 18 insects 19 humans 20 mammals 21 many plant life 22 bamboo And maybe in Gardens and the surrounding area 23 whitetail deer 24 common paw paws 25 red maple tree 26 lizard 's tail (plant) 27 common pawpaw And many more read more

Over the years, I have seen fish,ducks (usually mallards),a gaggle of mallard babies,alligator snapping turtle(2013),Canadian geese, herons,owl,snake,squirrels,chipmunks,lizards,insects,birds,etc. On this past Saturday , there were various people (bog visitors) helping you to find these animals as they are patient in trying to help you look and nice to help children.Sometimes people with dogs let you pet the dog.Ther is a wooded hill called Melvin's Mountain which I believe is a 62there are countless varieties of plants along the pats,wooden walkways,dam,and bridges.It is not very large but offers a nice visit especially with children. read more

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We visited the garden late this afternoon and it's very nice, with walkways and a very peaceful atmosphere. It's located in a lovely neighborhood, and I recommend also visiting the Tanger Family Garden (which is located just across the main road). read more

This garden is a gem in the middle of busy streets around the area. Its area is literally an area of a block or so and can take just 15 minutes or less to finish a walk. Once you are inside, you can explore the plants, the trees, the ponds or even take a short route inside the garden to explore more of the areas/animals in the area. You can breath in the nature and forget about other things going on for a bit (though at some point, you can still hear the cars on the roads nearby still). -1 as the place is rather small. I like the garden and the greeneries and the freshness there, but for the fact that it's so small and the loop can be completed within 15 minutes, if you are looking for a longer, more satisfying walk, better go elsewhere. If you are already in the area, and just want a quick exploration, this garden though if perfect! read more

This is a good place to be when in Greensboro. I knocked off 2 stars coz of the parking. We tried finding anything around but to no avail. And be careful GPS took us to entrance on northline street which is rather busy with no street parking. You can park in the Harris teeter lot or on the street that runs parallel to northline (forgot the name .. :/) which has plenty of street parking. The garden in itself is serene and well shaded with trees. There is a lake, small water fall and couple of hiking trails. Lot of wildflowers too. Must go if in town. read more

This garden is gorgeous! Well maintained and just so peaceful and lovely!! There were great walking trails and the views were stunning. Our first time there. We will definitely be back! read more

Beautiful gardens. Small and easy walking. Entered through the main entrance with plenty of parking. Right off the parking lot is a "little free library" and a picnic area. Most of the park is in shade with easy well groomed walking paths. This would be a great place to bring young kids- they allow tricycles and big wheels for kids but no bikes. I went in the morning and there were lots of dog walkers. I almost missed the bog garden which is across the street from the main gardens. Once you cross the street you think you're walking in a neighborhood but then you'll easily see the entrance to the blog garden. Here it's more like being in the woods with trails and streams. From the main trail you'll come up to a small side trail, if you listen you can hear running water- follow the sound of water and you will be pleasantly surprised. Topped off my morning walk with breakfast at Clean Juice which is just around the corner- feeling healthy! read more

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This is one of my favorite places in Greensboro. In the middle of a bustling city, you're immediately transported to a serene getaway in a lush forest. This place is absolutely amazing, although it's pretty small. There' no parking lot and only one sign by the path going in off Hobbs Road turn onto Starmount and park there. It's basically near the Friendly Shopping Center. Amazingly, traffic is heavy all around this little hideaway, yet it doesn't detract. The plantings are beautiful and colorful, not too crowded, and there are comfortable benches all over where you can rest and contemplate the beauty. There are a variety of trails to walk on and the gardens are small enough that even those possessing very little athletic ability are able to see everything they have to offer. The trails vary from dirt to wooden boardwalks and offer a variety of views. The space is absolutely brimming with wildlife and we came within feet of ducks, hummingbirds, squirrels and much more. The overlook on the lake was very peaceful and the blue heron was a stunning sight. The girls loved the exploring aspect to the gardens. They loved picking trails and seeing how they connected and where they would end up. The waterfall is such a nice area and probably the highlight of the trip for them. We weren't fortunate enough to see the owls on this visit, but this is place we plan to frequent as it is such a relaxing retreat from the city. Anytime we have out of town visitors, this is the first place that we suggest for a visit and everyone we've brought here has loved this place as much as we do. Doing both the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden and the bog made this a worthwhile outing. Don't expect too much, but it is a nice "getaway" that I would recommend for locals. read more

The Bog Garden - Parks Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Beautiful gardens, perfect place for a picnic and some quiet time.

I have been to the Bog Garden twice now and loved it both times. It is a great easy hike with beautiful natural plant and animal. The ducks (at the midway point) are not scared easily and will swim close to the lookout. The owl usually shows itself during the day tucked up in the trees. They have benches along the trail so you can sit and enjoy the view- especially the small waterfall (manmade). Do not miss walking through the bamboo walk - it is small but is really cool looking and makes a great spot for pictures. read more

The first tried we were in the area we tried to find this place unsuccessfully. The location of this place happens to be near an area in the nearby shopping center that looks like it was a filled in wetland. So, we'd simply assumed the bog garden had been assimilated into the shopping area. What a miss! The next time we were down there we went to the Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens nearby and happened to see the small sign for the Bog Garden on the way back. Keep your eyes peeled for this small sign as it is well worth it. While the place is rather small it a pretty are stuffed with a variety of interesting walkways and a large array of interesting birds including a really big owl the day we were there. read more

I absolutely fell in love with this place as soon as I walked in to the trails! It reminded me of being in the mountains and also Florida at the same time. Make sure you get there plenty of time before the sun sets. Wild life can be seen in the park and it's great to get away. There are trails where I saw people walking dogs and riding bikes. I was only here for a short time but I can't wait to go back! There are plenty of bridges and the paths are clean. There is a waterfall and large pond that I saw. I am sure that there are more wonderful places as well. I am sure that sunrise and sunsets would be lovely here! I did have a few issues with Mosquitos so bring bug spray! :-) read more

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Omg I love it here! I've been at least 20 times I really think it's a good place to stroll.

The bog garden is a great place to walk. My grandson loved running along the paths and looking at the flowers and water. We especially enjoyed the large swings and the sculptures. read more

If you have kids, a cool place to let them run around in the midst of a city. The paths are straightforward, easy to follow. Even without kids, however, this is a soothing stop in-between tourist sites to decompress. I enjoyed watching the ducks read more

The bog garden was a wonderful surprise to find in Greensboro. The garden is very peaceful and enjoyable. It is also dog friendly so as long as you keep your dog on the leash they are more than welcome to come. The gardens walk you through different donated statues, the bog area is actually across the street from one of the entrances of the garden. The bog is beautiful as well with a nice small waterfall, a view of the lake on the boardwalk and other fun sections of nature to explore on the boardwalk. The bog area is also dog friendly as well :-) read more

Love this quaint walk. Close to whole foods, and a lot of shopping stores. However when you take the nice boardwalk walk, you feel suddenly re-connected back to nature! You can have a walk with your pet, and even little benches to sit on. My favorite place in Greensboro. read more

One of my favorite places to get away from the day to day stress. As soon as you step on the boardwalks in the wetlands it takes you to a different world far removed from Greensboro. Be on the look out for birds, ducks and other wildlife as they are around ever corner. Be sure to find the trails to serenity falls and take a moment to watch the ducks in the streams. Dog friendly! read more

Lovely place to spend a few minutes or a few hours and get away from the hustle and bustle. The garden is located behind Friendly Center - it takes about five minutes to walk from Harris Teeter to the back entrance - and is quiet and well kept. Weekends can be busy with visitors, so I recommend a mid-week visit if you want to feel like the park is all yours. Believe it is dog friendly as I've brought my pooch a few times (on leash, of course) and not had any problems. The Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens is next door and also worth a gander! read more

This was an amazing place!! A friend of mine and I had a picnic in the gardens and then walked around the bog area. The waterfall is amazing. I am so glad I was able to go there. I will definitely be going again! read more

Beautiful place and my grandkids always want to go when they come to Greensboro to see their nana :)

Lunch time stroll allows one the serenity of the surrounding while working off the lunch . Great for those conference calls that need innovation read more

This is a pretty cool park. I like to go on runs here. Its not very big, but close and beautiful. Its peaceful, green, ponds, trees..... everything you want in a park I guess. Nice to have a park like this in the city. read more

Wow, how can i be only the third person to write about this?! And why is there no individual entry for the Bicentennial Gardens??! But anyway my review is for the Bicentennial Gardens. These are probably the best landscaped and most beautiful gardens I've seen anywhere. They may not cover a lot of land, but they pack a punch in terms of combining natural vegetation with man-made artistry and creativity. The numerous sculptures add so much to beauty of the foliage itself. If I still lived in Greensboro, I'd probably come here at least once a week. It would calm even the most manic, stressed-out person's nerves. Then when you combine that with the fact that the beautiful, more "natural-state" Bog Garden is right across the street, it's almost overwhelming in the scope of its sheer magnificence. Greensboro seems to overdo it in terms of the number of beautiful extensive parks it has, but that's not a bad thing. I wish more cities would have the number of parks per capita that G'boro has. Go Greensboro! read more