Downtown Chapel Hill offers some of the town's most beautiful natural settings.  Enjoy a quiet, tranquil walk right in the heart of town!

Battle Park
Country Club Road
(919) 962-0522 Phone
(919) 962-3531 Fax
http://ncbg.unc.edu/pages/39/

Battle Park's 93 acres is the remaining natural forest that once covered the lands of the University.  The green space is named after Kemp Plummer Battle who was president of UNC from 1876-1891 and was responsible for reopening the University after the Union occupation period following the Civil War.  Battle was fond of the woods and spent many hours blazing trails throughout the park.  Battle Park is now maintained by the North Carolina Botanical Garden, which is working to restore trails and create university and public educational programs within the park.  Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Botanical Garden.

McCorkle Place
East Franklin Street, UNC Campus
(919) 962-0522 Phone
(919) 962-3531 Fax
http://ncbg.unc.edu/pages/38/

Coker Arboretum
Country Club Road/Raleigh Street
(919) 962-0522 Phone
(919) 962-3531 Fax
http://ncbg.unc.edu/pages/38/

The Coker Arboretum offers visitors a natural and serene spot to relax and explore.  Boasting a variety of plantings, including those native to North Carolina as well as some from Asia, the Arboretum creates a beautiful environment in all seasons.  The Arboretum is maintained by the North Carolina Botanical Garden.  Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Botanical Garden.