Northgate Park Homes for Rent

Northgate Park in Durham is a neighborhood known for its strong sense of community and unique landmarks. Notable icons include the weathered Brontosaurus sculpture known as "Bronto" and Gene Dillard’s Fantasyland, an art-filled cottage. The area features early 20th-century homes, including cottages, bungalows, and ranch-style houses built from the 1940s to the 1960s. The central green space, Northgate Park, offers a dog park and tennis courts, although the playground is currently closed for soil remediation. The Northgate Park Neighborhood Association organizes events like the annual Northgate Luminaries in the Park, fostering a close-knit community. Local dining options on North Roxboro Street include the Perfect Lovers coffee shop and art space, Super Taqueria, and Currents Cafeteria. The long-standing King's Red & White Supermarket is a nearby grocery spot. Northgate Mall, once a regional shopping destination, closed in 2020, with redevelopment plans underway. Students are zoned to well-rated schools like Club Boulevard Elementary School, which gets a B grade from Niche, and B-plus-rated Riverside High School. Interstate 85 and U.S. Route 501 run through the neighborhood and provide easy access to Durham's City Center, just 3 miles away, and Research Triangle Park, 12 miles away. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is an 18-mile drive. For those seeking things to do, the Museum of Life and Science, with its various exhibits and trails, is located just north of the neighborhood.