About District 4

District 4 is bordered on the west by the future I-840 corridor and the west side of the Piedmont Triad International Airport, on the south by the City limits, to West Market Street and Walker Avenue, and on the east, by West Friendly Avenue, Hobbs Road and Battleground Avenue.

The district has a long history of being an important part of Greensboro's history. Of particular interest in this district are:

•  Arboretum and Arboretum Trail – Take a leisurely stroll on the paved and natural trails that meander through the gardens and open space at the Greensboro Arboretum. This 17-acre site was developed through a partnership between the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department and Greensboro Beautiful.
•  Barn Dinner Theatre – Since 1962, The Barn Dinner Theatre has provided a quality dining experience along with Broadway style performances. The theatre is the oldest continually  operating dinner theatre in the United States.
•  Bog Garden – At Hobbs Road and Starmount Farms Road  is one of the city’s most unusual gardens. An elevated wood plank walkway provides access through this wetland for visitors to see the many varieties of plants and birds indigenous to the area.
•  Caldwell Academy – Caldwell Academy is a kindergarten through 12th grade private Christian school located on Horsepen Creek Road.
•  Carolyn S. Allen Park and Athletic Complex – Named for former Greensboro mayor Carolyn Allen, this park features four tournament fields that can be rented for private tournament use and for larger special events. Other amenities include bleacher seating, concession stand, press-box tower and picnic shelters just outside the park.
•  Celebration Station – This entertainment campus on Big Tree Way offers an arcade, batting cages, miniature golf, bumper boats, and go-karts.
•  Greensboro Montessori School – The Greensboro Montessori School on Horsepen Creek Road serves more than 350 children in a comprehensive program for infants through middle school.
•  Guilford College – Guilford College is a small, private, four-year liberal arts college founded in 1837 by the Religious Society of Friends (the Quakers).
•  Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library – This library, located in Price Park, includes a bird and butterfly meadow, reading garden, walking trails, ponds, and wetlands. In addition to popular collections, the library also has an extensive collection of nature, gardening, and environmental resources for children and adults.
•  Leonard Recreation Center – Leonard Center boasts a gym, kitchen, playground and two inside meeting rooms, and offers a multitude of programs, including afterschool care, outdoor photography, martial arts, and many more exciting events.
•  New Garden Friends School – Pre-kindergarten through 12 attend this Quaker principled school on New Garden Road.
•  Our Lady of Grace Catholic School – This Catholic school on West Market Street provides instruction for kindergarten through eighth grade.
•  Piedmont Triad International Airport – Just west of the Greensboro city limits, PTIA houses commercial and general aviation services for eight public airlines, their commuter services, and other private aircraft.
•  Piedmont Triad Farmers’ Market – The Piedmont Triad Farmers’ Market, on Sandy Ridge Road, is a short drive west of Greensboro, adjacent to District 4.  This state-of-the-art facility opened in 1995 and provides space for local growers to sell directly to the public.
•  Price Park – Price Park is a beautiful, natural area that is also used as an outdoor classroom for the Kathleen Clay Edward Library. Development plans include linking Price Park Greenway to the Bicentennial Greenway at Carolyn S. Allen Community Park on Horsepen Creek Road.
•  Starmount Forest Country Club – Starmount Forest is a private, member-owned club on Sam Snead Drive. Situated on 150 acres, this 75-year-old club offers both golf and social memberships to qualifying applicants.
•  Wesley Long Community Hospital – Wesley Long is a 204-bed modern medical center located on N. Elam Avenue and is home to the Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center.