Leigh Farm Park

Historic Property

Leigh Farm Park is an 82.8-acre historic property located in Durham, North Carolina. The park is anchored by a 7-acre historic core that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The centerpiece of the park is the Leigh House, a frame dwelling built around 1835. Surrounding the main house are several well-preserved 19th century outbuildings that offer a glimpse into life on a mid-sized plantation in antebellum North Carolina.

Historic Structures

The park features an impressive collection of historic buildings including an early 19th century dairy, a mid-19th century slave cabin with a notable stick-built chimney, a smokehouse, corn crib, well house, and carriage house.

Visitors can take guided tours of these historic structures on Saturdays from April through mid-December.

Recreational Opportunities

In addition to the historic buildings, the property features wooded areas that were once open agricultural land. The park includes hiking trails that wind through the forested sections.

An 18-hole disc golf course operated by the Durham-Orange Recreational Disc Association is available for public use.

Nature Education

The Piedmont Wildlife Center conducts nature education programs and camps at Leigh Farm Park. The park aims to preserve an important piece of Durham's agricultural and social history while providing recreational opportunities for the community.