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Neighbors caring for the place we all call home.
From clean-up days to holiday celebrations to events in the park, the Duke Park Neighborhood Association keeps everyone connected, informed, and looking out for one another.
What is Duke Park?
A historic neighborhood north of downtown Durham, North Carolina, on either side of Roxboro Road with Trinity Avenue to the south and Club Boulevard to the north.
We work in partnership with other neighborhood associations and the city to make our slice of Durham as great as it can be.
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Neighborhood priorities
- Building community
- Supporting and beautifying Duke Park
- Advocating for our neighborhood
News
Recent updates
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Our Next Neighborhood Association Meeting
Join us on Google Meet the second Wednesday of each month
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13th Annual Beaver Queen Pageant Returns to the Duke Park Meadow
It's once again time for the Annual Beaver Queen Pageant! The pageant is in its 13th year and will be held Saturday, June 3rd in the meadow at Duke Park (Acadia at Knox Street). Pre-pageant activities begin at 4pm, and pageant starts at 5pm. The theme for this year’s pageant is “The Wizard of Gnawz!” This free event is a hit with kids of all ages due to the outrageous costumes and audience engagement.
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Bill Anderson Pavillion Fundraiser
The Parks and Rec department has submitted the design plan for the remodel of the Bill Anderson pavilion (the old bath house) for budget review. This is the first step toward actually getting the project funded. In our conversations with Tom Dawson of P&R, he has made it clear that the City Council is much more likely to fund a project where there is neighborhood support. That is where you (and your checkbook) come in. Our goal is to raise $10,000 in the neighborhood, which is a small fraction of the total cost, but which if we can raise it will be politically important. More detailed fundraising ideas and grant possibilities are being developed. Stay tuned for those. But the Board is sending this out now with the hope of getting the ball rolling. Pledges and checks will be gratefully accepted. Tax-deductible contributions can be made to the Duke Park Preservation Initiative, our 501(c)(3) arm. Mail them to Daniel Read, DPPI treasurer, 1424 Acadia Street, 27701.
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Events
What’s happening next
- Duke Park
Annual Night of Lights
See event details → - Outside 1805 Glendale Avenue
Solstice Snack Swap Block Party
Starts at 2:00 PM
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Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
Starts at 2:00 PM
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