West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham.
Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno.
West Point on the Eno features:
- Boating
- Greenway/trail access
- Grill
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic table
- Recreation center
- Restrooms
- Water fountain
Several historic buildings are available to tour, including:
- The Grist Mill
- The 1850s McCown-Mangum House
- Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography
The historic buildings are open and free to visit on Saturdays and Sundays, from April to Mid-December, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
There’s also an amphitheater that is used for festivals, concerts, and more. It can accommodate up to 4,000 people.
Coming up at West Point on the Eno
To find other events at West Point on the Eno, go to the Durham Park & Recreation activity guide search page.
Click on “Where” and then on “West Point on the Eno”
Here’s some of what’s listed, but you should check for updates. Also, make sure to enroll in the events you’re interested in, if required. When an event has a fee, it lists the fee for Durham residents and for non-residents.
Full Moon Hike
Sunday, February 1, 2026
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
$1.50 for Durham residents. $6.50 for non-residents
Ages 6+
Experience the forest under a full moon, enjoying the moonlight reflecting off the water, and listening to the sounds of nature. Children must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Pre-registration is required.
Eno to Eno Hike
Saturday, February 7, 2026
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Point on the Eno
5253 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC
$7.50 for Durham residents; $12.50 for non-residents
Ages 12+
Join us for a guided hike from along the river from Eno River State Park to West Point on the Eno. This full-day adventure will be a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, get your steps in, and enjoy nature. We will meet at West Point on the Eno, take a shuttle to Pleasant Green at Eno River State Park, then start our hike 11 miles of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail back to West Point. Bring your lunch and study footwear! We will provide opportunities to refill your water bottles along the way. Dress for the weather. Preregistration required for all participants.
Citizen Science Workshop: Birds
February 14, 2026
1 to 3 p.m.
West Point on the Eno
5253 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC
$1.50 for Durham residents; $6.50 for non-residents
Age 12+
Learn about birds in your backyard and become citizen scientists. Take a walk with Outdoor Recreation staff to see example nest boxes and learn how to monitor through Project NestWatch. Participants will also take home some tips for maintaining a bird nest box for optimum bird health. Outdoor Recreation will also share how to join in the Great Backyard Bird Count happening from February 13-16, 2026. Both Project NestWatch and the Great Backyard Bird Count contribute data to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, so you can help with real scientific research! Preregistration is required for all participants.
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More Events
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