Living in the Guilford College/New Garden neighborhood is the perfect balance of tranquility and vitality.
The area known as Guilford College/New Garden became the city’s second Heritage Community by action of City Council in September 2016. The community extends roughly from Bryan Boulevard on the north to West Market Street on the south and from Westridge Road on the east to I-73 on the west. For more historical information, view the approved Guilford College Heritage Community Application.
Settled by Quaker farmers in the 1750s, this area was chosen for the location of the New Garden Boarding School, the first coeducational institution of higher learning in the South.
Explore Like a Local
Explore the nearby Quaker Village or Pyramid Village shopping centers, local restaurants such as Phoenix Asian, Taqueria El Azteca, GIA, Giacomo’s Italian Market and Melt, which offer a diverse selection of cuisines and shopping experiences.
Shopping Trader Joe’s eclectic selection of gourmet foods makes grocery shopping a pleasure.
Insider Tips
- Guilford College Woods – Known as the New Garden Woods in the 1800s, this is felt as a sacred place. Located within the historically Quaker New Garden/Guilford College community, it encompasses old growth forest and at least one champion tree standing as a silent witness to Underground Railroad activities.
- Underground Railroad Tree – This old growth Tulip tree, dating back to before 1800, was present during the documented operation of the Underground Railroad in Guilford County (1819-1852). The tree stood as silent witness to the lives and actions of African Americans (enslaved and free) and their white allies (including many Quakers from New Garden).
- Kathleen Clay Edwards Library – located in the heart of Price Park, the library displays popular collections, has a unique selection of nature, gardening, and environmental resources for children and adults.
- Guilford Garden Center – Guilford Garden Center first opened its doors in 1963, serving the fast-growing area of the northern and Guilford College areas of Greensboro, NC.
- Greensboro Jewish Federation – The voice of our local Jewish community and for millions of Jews around the world. Giving care to those in need, giving deeper engagement in quality of life, and giving strength to the community is at the heart of what we do. Since 1940, the Federation has funded programs that care for people at every stage of life — strengthening community, providing leadership, and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
Neighborhood Parks
- Price Park – a 98-acre tract that includes walking trails, a bird and butterfly meadow, a reading garden, ponds, and wetlands.
- Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden – Open year round, this garden is known for its massive annual plantings and bronze sculptures. It also includes a wedding gazebo, sensory garden and a free standing water wheel.
- Bog Garden at Benjamin Park – Open year round, this garden features an elevated boardwalk which meanders through 7 acres of natural wetlands. Stone pathways traverse a forested hillside, and visitors can enjoy the sounds of water at Serenity Falls – a re-circulating waterfall – while viewing the many varieties of plants, birds, and other wildlife inhabiting the area.
AHA International School – Formerly The American Hebrew Academy was a international college-prep school. It was to be open to students of all faiths but was originally founded as a Jewish international school, American Hebrew Academy, the only such school in the world for boarding and day students between 9th and 12th grade.
The Guilford College/New Garden neighborhood offers the perfect blend of community, convenience, and natural beauty, making it a highly sought-after neighborhood for residents of all ages!
