South Park Homes for Rent

South Park in Winston-Salem features a grid of wide streets that traverse steep hills, with homes built from the 1950s to the present. The neighborhood includes ranch-style homes, Craftsman bungalows, cottages, and a few Colonial Revivals, typically around 1,000 square feet. Spacious front yards with mature shade trees and flowering shrubs are common, and most properties have short driveways leading to carports or attached garages. South Park’s central park offers a baseball diamond and open play space, while Washington Park, 3 miles away, features a playground with life-sized dinosaurs, baseball fields, and a dog park. The Salem Creek Greenway and Gateway Nature Preserve provide additional outdoor activities. The Southside Branch Library hosts various community programs. The neighborhood is primarily car-dependent, with quick access to Interstates 40 and 285, and a single Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus route. Salem Academy, a highly-rated private school, is nearby. For shopping and dining, residents frequent Parkway Plaza, which houses big brands and local eateries like The Pizza Place and Mike’s Deli. Marketplace Cinemas offers a nostalgic movie-going experience nearby. South Park provides a blend of residential charm and practical amenities, with crime rates comparable to the national average.