Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden Greensboro: Your Complete Visitor’s Guide (2026)
If you haven’t visited the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, you’re missing one of Greensboro’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. Tucked along Hobbs Road adjacent to David Caldwell Historic Park, this 7.5-acre botanical garden is free to visit, open daily, and one of the most photographed and beloved public spaces in the entire Gate City. Whether you’re planning a family outing, scouting a wedding venue, looking for a quiet morning walk, or just need a peaceful retreat from the day, the Bicentennial Garden delivers in every season.
Created in 1976 to recognize and honor the 200th anniversary of the United States, the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden features a man-made circulating stream, a wedding gazebo, and a variety of artistic and historical sculptures. Maintained by Greensboro Beautiful in partnership with the City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation, the garden has been continuously enhanced over the decades into the stunning multi-feature destination it is today.
What’s at Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
Chandler Wedding Gazebo
The Chandler Wedding Gazebo offers a spectacular view of various flowering annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Wheelchair accessible with convenient access to restrooms and parking. The gazebo accommodates up to 100 guests and is one of the most beautiful outdoor wedding venues in the Greensboro area. Electricity available on site. Even if you’re not planning a wedding, it’s one of the most photogenic spots in the garden and worth pausing at on any visit.
Sensory Garden & Woodland Stream
The Sensory Garden not only offers a long, beautiful stone sitting wall with plants that engage all five senses, it also has stunning views of the Woodland Stream water feature.</cite> The Woodland Stream area accommodates up to 125 guests for outdoor receptions and is a short walk from the Wedding Gazebo. Even on a casual visit, this area is one of the most peaceful spots in the entire garden.
The Old Mill
Constructed in 2017, the Old Mill is reminiscent of a mill that David Caldwell operated on this site in the 1780s. It has a free-standing water wheel that works in conjunction with a re-circulating stream. A beautiful and historically meaningful feature that connects the garden to Greensboro’s deep local roots.
Lillian Livingston Daylily Garden
The Lillian Livingston Daylily Garden boasts hundreds of varieties of daylilies. Peak bloom season typically runs June through July — one of the most vibrant and colorful times to visit the garden. A full map with names and descriptions of all daylily varieties is available on the Greensboro Beautiful website.
Camberly’s Garden
Camberly’s Garden was inspired by the memory of Camberly Holliday, the daughter of former Greensboro Mayor Keith Holliday and Cindy Holliday, and honors the memory of children who have left us too soon. A quiet, meaningful tribute woven into the fabric of the garden.
Alexander Mangum Memorial Garden
The Alexander Mangum Memorial Garden features two benches, three sets of wind chimes, and a stone floor, bordered by large boulders and plantings. Completed in April 2020 and one of the garden’s newest features.
The Rock Garden
Designed by volunteer Jeannette Windham — a thoughtfully arranged rock garden that adds textural contrast to the surrounding plantings.
Paver Plaza
Paver Plaza, located at the garden’s entrance, offers a way to lend your name to the garden. A great way to memorialize a loved one or commemorate a milestone in a place that will be visited and appreciated for generations.
Artistic Sculptures & Installations
The 7.5-acre garden has beautiful walking trails, artistic sculptures, and sensory experiences woven throughout. The sculptures add an unexpected dimension to the botanical experience — art and nature integrated seamlessly.
David Caldwell Historic Park
David Caldwell Historic Park is located adjacent to the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden. Paved walkways link the Park to the Garden. The Reverend David Caldwell was one of Greensboro’s outstanding historic residents. Caldwell (1725–1824) was a Presbyterian minister, a self-trained physician, and an early educator in colonial North Carolina. At this site in 1767, he founded the Log College which educated many prominent men of the day.</cite> The adjacent Adelman Picnic Area offers 31,688 square feet of sunny manicured lawn for relaxation and play.
Visitor Information
- Address: 1105 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Phone: (336) 373-2559
- Hours:
- January – February
- 8am – 5pm
- March – April
- 8am – 7pm
- May – August
- 8am – 8pm
- September – October
- 8am – 7pm
- November – December
- 8am – 5pm
- Admission: Free
- Parking: Free on-site parking lot
- Restrooms: Available on site
- Water Fountains: Available, including dog-friendly fountains
- Picnic Areas: Available (Adelman Picnic Area adjacent)
- Accessibility: Paved walkways accommodate strollers and those with mobility challenges
- Dogs: Welcome on leash
Photography at the Garden
The Bicentennial Garden is one of the most popular photography locations in Greensboro — for family portraits, engagement photos, senior portraits, and wedding photos. A permit is required only when hiring a professional photographer and payment has been exchanged for their services. Photos taken by family or friends at no cost do not require a permit.
Event & Wedding Rentals:
- Hourly reservation: $125/hour (Guilford County residents) | $150/hour (non-residents)
- Full garden rental: $2,000/day (includes setup and cleanup time)
- Photography permit included with garden reservation
- For reservations: call (336) 373-7947
Tips for Your Visit
- Spring and early summer are the most spectacular times to visit — the daylily garden peaks in June and July and the flowering annuals are at their most vibrant
- Morning visits (right at 8 AM opening) are the most peaceful — fewer visitors and beautiful light for photos
- Bring the stroller — paved trails throughout make this one of the most stroller-friendly gardens in Greensboro
- Visit the Old Mill — the water wheel in conjunction with the re-circulating stream is one of the garden’s most charming features and a favorite photo spot
- Combine with the Bog Garden — the adjacent Bog Garden (currently under construction for summer 2026 — check greensborobeautiful.org for reopening updates) offers a contrasting wetland experience just steps away
- Pick up a garden map at the visitor kiosk on arrival to orient yourself to all the named garden sections
- Wedding or event scouting — the Chandler Gazebo and Sensory Garden area are genuinely stunning outdoor event spaces. Walk through on any public visit to get a feel for the space before reaching out to reserve
