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.
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
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.
Fall Colors Hike
November 21, 2026
10 to 11 a.m.
$1.50 for Durham residents; $6.50 for non residents
West Point on the Eno is always changing with the seasons. Discover what’s new and explore how the ever-changing environment effects how people live along the river. This hike travels along natural trails. Friendly dogs welcome. The group will meet at the Environmental Education Pavilion.
Geminid Meteor Shower Watch
December 13, 2026
9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Free (but register is required; follow above link)
The Geminid Meteor Shower is the most prolific meteor shower of the year with up to 120 meteors per hour. Join us in the meadow at the West Point on the Eno Environmental Education Pavilion as we watch the spectacle. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while lying on a blanket under the stars. No cost, but please register in advance. Please note that this program is weather dependent.
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More Events
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