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.
Full Moon Hike
Saturday, June 22, 2024
10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Free, but registration is required
Age 7+
Experience the forest under a full moon, investigating the places that insects, amphibians, reptiles and mammals hunker down for the winter. Children must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Pre-registration is required.
Green Corn Blue Moon Full Moon Hike
Monday, August 19, 2024
9:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Free, but registration is required
Age 18+
Experience the forest under a full moon, investigating the places that insects, reptiles and mammals hunker down for the winter. Discover historical facts about the park as you hike through the natural surroundings. Adults only. Pre-registration is required.
Cane Pole Fishing
Saturdays and Sundays through August 31, 2024 (except July 6 and 7)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
Looking for an enjoyable way to pass a weekend morning? Stop by the mill and check-out a cane fishing pole and drop a line! Folks have been fishing in the mill pound at West Point on the Eno for centuries and now you can try it the old-fashioned way. Stop in and see how you do at old-school fishing!
Mill Works Tour
Saturdays and Sundays through August 31, 2024 (except July 6 and 7)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
Have you ever wondered how a water-powered grist mill actually works? The grist mill here at West Point on the Eno is a series of simple machines which transfers the energy of the river in order to transform natural products into other forms. Come along this tour and learn the details of this process of energy transference and production! You will get to see the entire process from start to finish as well as a special grinding demonstration. Tours available on request from 10:00am-2:00pm.
West Point Park Tour
Saturday and Sundays through August 31, 2024 (except July 6 and 7)
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.
Free
Take a guided tour of West Point on the Eno’s historic buildings and grounds while visiting the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography, you will hear stories about the people who lived, worked, and played here. Tours leave on the hour, at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm.
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