The SoDu Compass

The SoDu Compass

A Publication of Southpoint Access.

This section is a work in progress. Pardon our dust!

Hey there! Welcome to The SoDu Compass, your go-to guide for everything that makes South Durham shine. We’ve packed this directory with everything you need to know about local businesses, essential services, schools, churches, and the folks who lead our community. It’s more than just a resource—it’s a vibrant hub designed to connect everyone around here, enhancing how we see and interact with each other.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SoDu We Eat?

Dining options in and around South Durham.

  • 92 Korean Chicken. 2107 Allendown Dr., Ste. 101A.
  • Afrikikos Bistro. 1619 Fayetteville St. E.
  • Akashi. 2223 NC Hwy. 54, Ste. R.
  • Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken. 3726 Mayfair St.
  • Angie’s Jamaican Grill. 3825 S. Roxboro St., Unit No. 123.
  • Anissa’s Spot. 5111 NC Hwy. 55, Ste. 101.
  • Aperitif. 3105 Shannon Rd., Ste. 203.
  • Asian Kitchen. 1125 NC Hwy. 54.
  • Azteca Grill. 1929 Chapel Hill Rd.
  • Banu Vegan. 2534 S. Roxboro St.
  • BB’s Crispy Chicken. 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 100.
  • Bean Traders. 105 W. NC Hwy. 54, Ste. 249.
  • Beau & Kale’s Backyard BBQ. 5122 NC Hwy. 55.
  • Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Italian Grill. 3511 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 107.
  • Benetis. 5410 NC Hwy 55, Q.
  • Biscuitville. 2822 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Blaze Pizza. 5320 McFarland Dr.
  • Blue Ridge Deli and Café. 3530 S. Alston Ave.
  • Bob Evans. 5419 Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Bojangles. 176 Stratford Lakes Dr.
  • Bojangles. 4600 Garrett Rd.
  • Bojangles. 4831 NC Hwy. 55.
  • Bruegger’s Bagels. 1831 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
  • Bul Box. 3105 Shannon Rd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 103.
  • Bull City Solera and Taproom. 4120 University Dr.
  • Burger King. 4829 Hope Valley Rd.
  • Burger King. 3400 Westgate Dr.
  • Burger King. 1601 NC Hwy. 55.
  • Canasta’s Chicken. 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 104.
  • Carolina Ale House. 3911 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Carrabba’s Italian Grill. 5312 New Hope Commons Dr.
  • Checkers. 2520 Fayetteville St.
  • Chick-Fil-A. 4139 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Chick-Fil-A. 104 Residence Inn Blvd.
  • Chick-Fil-A. 7836 Leonardo Dr.
  • Chick-Fil-A. The Streets at Southpoint Food Court. 6910 Fayetteville Rd.
  • Chicken Hut. 3019 Fayetteville St.
  • Chili’s. 6917 Fayetteville Rd.
  • Chili’s. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • China Buffet. 3720 Mayfair St.
  • China Palace. 5210 Garrett Rd.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill. 6910 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 187.
  • Chubby’s Tacos. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.
  • Chuck E. Cheese. 3724 Mayfair St.
  • Clean Eatz. 5320 McFarland Dr., Unit 110.
  • Cocoa Cinnamon. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. A.
  • Cook Out. 2103 Allendown Dr.
  • Cook Out. 3119 Shannon Rd.
  • Cook Out. 1540 S. Miami Blvd.
  • Don Gallo. 3411 University Dr.
  • Dragon Inn. 3823 Guess Rd., Unit U.
  • Duck Donuts. 5320 McFarland Dr., Ste. 140.
  • Dunkin’. 1125 NC Hwy. 54, No. 504.
  • Dunkin’. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 156.
  • Dunkin’. 3459 Hillsborough Rd.
  • Eastcut Sandwich Bar. 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd.
  • El Chapin. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 38.
  • El Cuscatleco. 4212 Garrett Rd.
  • El Rodeo South Square. 3404 Westgate Dr.
  • First Watch. 7011 Fayetteville Rd., No. 101.
  • First Watch. 5307 New Hope Commons Blvd. Ext.
  • Five Guys. 5332 McFarland Dr.
  • Foster’s Market. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. 3303 Watkins Rd.
  • Golden Pizza. 2300 Chapel Hill Rd.
  • Guglhupf Bakery, Café, and Biergarten. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Happy + Hale. 3103 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102.
  • Happy China. 2505 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Hardee’s. 2721 Chapel Hill Rd.
  • Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Hong Kong. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., No. 1K.
  • Hope Valley Diner. 3710 Shannon Rd.
  • I Love NY Pizza. 5428 New Hope Commons Blvd. Ext.
  • Jason’s Deli. 5408 New Hope Commons Dr.
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs. 3219 Watkins Rd., Ste. 101.
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs. 1835 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
  • Jimmy John’s. 4215 University Dr., Unit B3.
  • Jimmy John’s. 1125 NC Hwy. 54, Ste. 802.
  • Joe Van Gogh. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 19.
  • Joe Van Gogh SouthCourt. 3211 Shannon Rd., No. 106.
  • Jumbo China. 1839 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
  • Kale’s Kitchen. 2504 Fayetteville St.
  • Kanki Japanese House of Steaks. 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.
  • Kurama Japanese Seafood. 3644 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • La Tiendita II Taqueria. 1915 Chapel Hill Rd., No. B.
  • Lakewood Social. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.
  • Let’s Eat Soul Food Catering. 2514 Fayetteville St.
  • Lula and Sadie’s. 2022 Chapel Hill Rd.
  • Makus Empanadas. 1125 W. NC Hwy. 54, No. 304.
  • Marco’s Pizza. 1125 W. NC Hwy. 54, No. 406.
  • Mariscos Los Cabos. 4020 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Mayflower Seafood Restaurant XVI.
  • McDonald’s No. 11385.
  • Mexico Lindo y Querido. 4325 NC Hwy. 55.
  • Mi Peru Peruvian Cuisine.
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill.
  • Monterrey Mexican Grill No. 4.
  • Namu.
  • Nana’s.
  • Nantucket Grill.
  • Neo China.
  • Neo Japan.
  • New Top China.
  • New Visions of Africa.
  • Noodle 501.
  • Nuvotaco.
  • Only Burger.
  • Orient Garden.
  • Outback Steakhouse.
  • Panera Bread No. 1651.
  • Peony Asian Bistro.
  • Philly Steak Factory.
  • Popeyes.
  • Pop’s Backdoor South.
  • Pulcinella.
  • Pure Soul.
  • Q Shack.
  • Randy’s Pizza. 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112.
  • Randy’s Pizza. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
  • Red Crab.
  • Red Lobster No. 0210.
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.
  • The Refectory Café.
  • Roots Bistro & Bar.
  • Sake Bomb.
  • Saladelia Café & Catering.
  • Saltbox Seafood Joint.
  • Sitar Indian Cuisine.
  • Starbucks No. 9715.
  • Starbucks No. 25714.
  • Subway. 2405 Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Subway. 4600 Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Subway. 5450 New Hope Commons Dr.
  • Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen.
  • Taco Bell.
  • Tandoori Bites.
  • Taqueria Eva Y Gaby and El Coco Loco.
  • Tasu Express Asian Grill & Poke.
  • Thai Café.
  • Tomato Jake’s.
  • Top’s China Restaurant.
  • Twisted Noodles.
  • Two Brothers Restaurant.
  • Urban Turban Indian Grill & Bar.
  • Vici Ristobar.
  • Wendy’s No. 417.
  • West 94th St. Pub.
  • Which Wich of Hope Valley.
  • Wingstop. 4010 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. Wingstop. 7104 NC Hwy 751.

SoDu We Shop?

Commons at University Place

  • CVS.
  • Harris Teeter.

Greenwood Commons Shopping Center

  • 3 Sisters Embroidery.
  • Cloud Vapes & Smokes.
  • Covenant Creations Flowers.
  • Craft Beer Store & Brewery.
  • Santi Hardwood Floors.
  • South Durham Farmers Market (Weekends).

Homestead Market

  • Roses Discount Store.
  • Sprouts Farmers Market.
  • The Mad Popper.
  • Wild Birds Unlimited.

Hope Valley Commons

  • Backyard Birds and Gifts.
  • Harris Teeter.
  • Walgreens.

Lakewood Shopping Center

  • Beauty World.
  • Dollar General.
  • Food Lion.
  • It’s Fashion.
  • The Scrap Exchange.

New Hope Commons

  • Ashley HomeStore.
  • Barnes & Noble.
  • Bath & Body Works.
  • Best Buy.
  • Burlington.
  • DICK’S Sporting Goods.
  • Dollar Tree.
  • Five Below.
  • GameStop.
  • GNC.
  • Marshalls.
  • Men’s Wearhouse.
  • Michaels.
  • Old Navy.
  • Party City.
  • Verizon.
  • Walmart Supercenter.

Oak Creek Village

  • 365 Tobacco & Vape.
  • Aung Asian Supermarket.
  • Carolina Hemp Hut.
  • CosmoProf.
  • Frame Warehouse.
  • JOANN Fabric and Crafts.
  • Once Upon a Child.
  • T.J. Maxx.

Park Terrace Center

  • B-Smokestack Vapes.
  • RTP Signs & Graphics.
  • Toledo Butcher Shop.

Parkside Town Commons

  • Bellah Wigs.
  • Golf Galaxy.
  • Guitar Center.
  • Harris Teeter.
  • Hobby Lobby.
  • Mattress Firm.
  • Petco.
  • RH Outlet.
  • Smallcakes.
  • T-Mobile.
  • Target.
  • The UPS Store.
  • Verizon.

Parkway Plaza II

  • At Home.
  • AutoZone Auto Parts.
  • Dollar Tree.
  • Sally Beauty.
  • The Athlete’s Foot.
  • The Fresh Market.
  • Unleashed.
  • Uptown Cheapskate.

Parkwest

  • Dollar Tree.
  • FedEx Office Print & Ship Center.
  • Food Lion.
  • Original Grills.
  • Pep Boys.

Patterson Place

  • 501 Protein – Herbalife.
  • AT&T Store.
  • Big Lots.
  • Bull City Bake Shop.
  • Casa Bella Market.
  • DSW.
  • Home Depot.
  • Kohl’s.
  • Linden’s Dancewear.
  • Mattress Firm Durham.
  • Music & Arts.
  • PetSmart.
  • Sherwin-Williams Paint Store.
  • T-Mobile.
  • The UPS Store.
  • Total Wine & More.
  • Vape & Tobacco.

Renaissance Shopping Center

  • Best Buy.
  • J. Crew Factory.
  • New Balance Durham.
  • Nordstrom Rack.
  • Old Navy.
  • Popshelf.
  • Privei.
  • REI.
  • SAS Shoes.
  • Scrubs & Beyond.
  • Sticks & Vines.
  • Swish Durham.
  • Tuft & Needle Mattress Store.
  • Ulta Beauty.

Renaissance Village

  • Haverty’s Furniture.
  • HomeGoods.
  • Just Food for Dogs.
  • Kirkland’s.
  • Lane Bryant.
  • Michaels.
  • Petco.
  • Plato’s Closet.
  • Target.

Rockwood Shopping Center

  • Rent-A-Center.
  • Rumors Durham.
  • Wine Authorities Durham.

Shoppes of Hope Valley

  • AJ Tobacco and Vape.
  • Beautysmart.
  • Books Among Friends.
  • Boost Mobile.
  • Cato Fashions.
  • CVS.
  • Family Dollar.
  • Xpert Nutrition.

South Square

  • GameStop.
  • Mattress Warehouse of Durham.
  • Merle Norman Cosmetics.
  • Petco.
  • Ross Dress for Less.
  • Sam’s Club.
  • Target.

SouthPoint Crossing

  • BeautySmart.
  • Bull City Running.
  • Harris Teeter.
  • Oliver’s Collar.

The Streets at Southpoint

  • Aerie.
  • Aldo.
  • Altar’d State.
  • American Eagle.
  • Ann Taylor.
  • Anthropologie.
  • Apple Store.
  • Athleta.
  • Banana Republic.
  • Barnes & Noble.
  • Bath & Body Works.
  • Belk.
  • BoxLunch.
  • Buckle.
  • Casper.
  • Claire’s.
  • Cole Haan.
  • Crate & Barrel.
  • Evereve.
  • Express.
  • Finish Line.
  • Fink’s Jewelers.
  • Foot Locker.
  • Forever 21.
  • Free People.
  • Gap Kids.
  • Hot Topic.
  • It’sSugar.
  • J. Crew.
  • J. Jill.
  • J.C. Penney.
  • Kay Jewelers.
  • Kendra Scott.
  • Lafayette Jewelers and Repair.
  • Lids.
  • Light Years.
  • Lily Pulitzer.
  • Loft.
  • Lolli & Pops.
  • Lucky Brand.
  • Lululemon.
  • Lush Cosmetics.
  • Macy’s.
  • Madewell.
  • Michael Kor.
  • Nordstrom.
  • Pandora.
  • Paper Source.
  • Peloton.
  • Perfume World.
  • Pottery Barn.
  • Pottery Barn Kids.
  • Rack Room Shoes.
  • Sephora.
  • Sleep Number.
  • Soma.
  • Splash.
  • Sports Mania.
  • Sunglass Hut.
  • Swarovski.
  • The Athlete’s Foot.
  • The North Face.
  • Tic Tac Toys.
  • Ticknors Men’s Clothier.
  • Torrid.
  • Tumi Store.
  • Unleashed.
  • Untuckit.
  • Urban Outfitters.
  • Vans.
  • Victoria’s Secret.
  • Warby Parker.
  • West Elm.
  • White House Back Market.
  • Williams Sonoma.
  • Windsor.
  • Yankee Candle.
  • Zales.
  • Zumiez.

Triangle Village

  • Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More.

Westgate Shopping Center

  • Atomic Empire.
  • Li Ming’s Global Mart.
  • The Clock Depot.

Woodcroft Shopping Center

  • Food Lion.
  • Smallcakes.

SoDu We Drive?

Vehicle dealerships and services in and around South Durham.

Vehicle Dealerships

  • BMW of Southpoint.
  • Boulevard Pre-Owned.
  • GTI Auto Exchange and Service.
  • Hendrick Acura Southpoint.
  • Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Southpoint.
  • Hendrick Southpoint Auto Mall.
  • Johnson Lexus of Durham.
  • Johnson Volvo Cars Durham.
  • LDA Auto Group.
  • Mark Jacobson Toyota.
  • Mercedes-Benz of Durham.
  • MGS Auto Sales.
  • Michael Jordan Nissan.
  • Morgan Motors.
  • Premier Auto Group.
  • Southpoint Honda.
  • Sport Durst Hyundai.
  • TGR Auto Sales & Service.
  • Tony’s Pre-Owned Autos.
  • University Ford Durham.
  • University KIA of Durham.

Vehicle Repair and Service

  • AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care.
  • AW’s Auto Service and Tires.
  • Carmedix.
  • Chapel Hill Tire – Woodcroft.
  • Chavis Auto Repair.
  • Colonial Tire & Automotive.
  • David’s Automotive.
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care.
  • Gil’s Automotive.
  • Jiffy Lube.
  • John’s Automotive Services.
  • JR Auto Repair.
  • Milex Complete Auto Care.
  • Morgan Automotive and Tire.
  • Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers.
  • Precision Tune Auto Care.
  • Snappy Lube.
  • Sprocket Auto Repair Center.
  • Wasp Automotive.

SoDu We Love Our Pets?

Pet services in and around South Durham.

Boarding

  • Creature Comforts Inn.
  • Furever & Paways.
  • GoDog Durham.
  • Loving Bond Pet Service.
  • The Pet Wagon Hotel.

Grooming

  • A Puppy Love Pet Grooming.
  • Livy’s Lavish Self-Wash & Grooming.
  • Petco Grooming.
  • Petsmart Grooming.
  • Trilling Cat Inn & Spa.

Veterinary Services

  • Avian Veterinary Services Clinic.
  • Banfield Pet Hospital.
  • BluePearl Pet Hospital.
  • Colony Park Animal Hospital.
  • Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital.
  • Falconbridge Animal Hospital.
  • Park Veterinary Hospital.
  • Parkwood Animal Hospital.
  • Petco Vaccination Clinic.
  • Southpoint Animal Hospital.
  • Triangle Veterinary Hospital.
  • Truss Vet.
  • Tyson Animal Hospital.
  • Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital.

SoDu We Get Things Done?

SoDu We Lead?

Local government leadership for South Durham.

Durham City Council

  • City Manager Wanda Page.
  • Mayor Leonardo Williams.
  • Mayor Pro Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton (Ward 2).
  • Nate Baker (At Large).
  • Javiera Caballero (At Large).
  • Chelsea Cook (Ward 3).
  • DeDreana Freeman (Ward 1).
  • Carl Rist (At Large).

Durham County Board of Commissioners

  • County Manager Kimberly J. Sowell.
  • Chair Nida Allam.
  • Vice Chair Nimasheena Burns.
  • Heidi Carter.
  • Brenda Howerton.
  • Wendy Jacobs.

Durham Public Schools Board of Education

  • Interim Superintendent Catty Moore.
  • Chair Millicent Rogers (District B).
  • Vice Chair Jessica Carda-Auten (District 3).
  • Bettina Umstead (District 2).
  • Natalie Beyer (District 4).
  • Emily Chavez (District 1).
  • Wendell Tabb (District A).
  • Joy Harrell Goff (At Large).

SoDu We Get Settled?

Apartment Complexes

  • 54 Station Apartments.
  • Alden Place at South Square.
  • Amber Oaks.
  • Autumn Woods.
  • Avon Crossings.
  • Cadence at RTP.
  • Chandler at University Tower Apartments.
  • Cortland Research Park.
  • Crossings @ 501.
  • Elevate the Park.
  • Encore at the Park Apartments.
  • Forest Glen Apartments.
  • Kelby Farms Apartments.
  • Lakeside Gardens Apartments.
  • Lodge at Southpoint.
  • Mission University Pines.
  • Notting Hill by ARIUM Apartments.
  • Park Ridge Estates Apartments.
  • Realm at Patterson Place Apartments.
  • South Point Apartments.
  • South Square Townhomes.
  • Southpoint Crossing Apartments.
  • Southpoint Glen Apartments.
  • Southpoint Village Apartments.
  • Sutton Station Apartments.
  • The Bailey Apartments.
  • The Berkeley at Southpoint.
  • The Heights at Meridian Apartments.
  • The Mews Apartments and Townhomes.
  • The Reserve at Patterson Place.
  • The Village at Auburn Apartments.
  • Trails at Southpoint Glen.
  • Woodlake Reserve.

Cable and Internet Providers

  • AT&T.
  • Frontier.
  • Google.
  • Spectrum.
  • T-Mobile.
  • Verizon.

Homeowners Associations

  • Alliance Properties of the Carolinas.
  • Auburn Owners Association.
  • Community Association Management.
  • Community Focus of NC.
  • Eagles Pointe Homeowners’ Association.
  • Hope Valley Farms Homeowners Association.
  • Hope Valley Neighborhood Association.
  • Parkwood Association.
  • Providence Glen Homeowners’ Association.
  • Treasured Property.
  • Wood Lake Home Owners Association.

Real Estate Brokers

  • A Wicker Realty.
  • Allen Tate Realtors.
  • Classic Carolina Team.
  • Keller Williams Realty.
  • Kharmika Alston, Realtor.
  • Kreger Realty.
  • Logan A. Carter.
  • Mia Deng.
  • Nest Realty.
  • Option A Properties.
  • Our Triangle Homes.
  • Peak Swirles & Cavallito Properties.
  • Phoenix Realty and Property Management of Durham NC.
  • Real Estate by Design.
  • Real Estate Co.
  • Right Time Realty.
  • SVN Real Estate Associates.
  • Tarheel Home Buyers.
  • The Honeycutt Realtors.
  • Ticon Properties.
  • Tiffany Elder.
  • Trixie Matthews.
  • Weichert Realtors.
  • VG Realty.
  • Your Connection Realty.

Self-Storage

  • 10 Federal Storage.
  • Ample Storage Center.
  • Brassfield Self Storage.
  • Cardinal Self Storage.
  • ClearHome Self Storage.
  • Extra Space Storage.
  • Life Storage.
  • MyPlace Self Storage.
  • Public Storage.
  • SecurCare Self Storage.
  • Security Self Storage – Durham.
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Research Triangle.
  • US Storage Centers.

Utilities

  • Dominion Energy North Carolina.
  • Duke Energy.
  • Durham One Call.
  • Durham Water & Sewer Maintenance.

SoDu We Learn?

Education and libraries in South Durham.

NC Pre-K: The NC Pre-K Program is a high-quality educational initiative designed to improve school readiness for eligible four-year-old children in North Carolina. It’s a state program that is offered for free and aims to provide children with the foundational experiences necessary for academic success. The program emphasizes the importance of a quality pre-kindergarten year in enhancing student readiness for kindergarten, highlighting that such early educational interventions can have a significant positive impact on a child’s school trajectory. North Carolina’s pre-K program stands out nationally for meeting benchmarks that denote a quality, cost-effective program, making it one of only five in the nation recognized for such standards.

NC Head Start: The North Carolina Head Start and Early Head Start programs are designed to prepare young children from low-income families for success in school and later life. These comprehensive programs focus on developing social competencies and promoting self-sufficiency among children aged 3-5 years. In addition to preschool education, Head Start provides health and mental health services, parenting education, and nutrition support. The program is available at no cost to qualified families, emphasizing a whole-child approach to early learning and development. The North Carolina Head Start Association serves as a one-stop resource for both NC Head Start programs and for parents, community partners, and collaborative partners, working to build capacity and support the program’s aims.

Durham PreK: Durham PreK is a collaborative initiative designed to provide no-to-low cost, high-quality preschool education to all 4-year-olds in Durham County, North Carolina. Through a universal application process, families can apply for consideration at over 30 pre-k sites within the county using a single application. This inclusive approach simplifies the process for families seeking quality early education for their children and reflects Durham County’s commitment to investing in early childhood education. Since 2016, Durham County has invested over $16 million into early education efforts, highlighting the region’s dedication to building a strong foundation for its youngest residents. Durham Public Schools, supporting Pre-K through 12th grade, emphasizes the importance of preschool education in laying the groundwork for lifelong learning, with parents acknowledged as their child’s first teacher.

Durham Public Schools: Durham Public Schools (DPS) operates a Pre-K-12 school system, recognizing the pivotal role of preschool education in building the foundational skills for learners. DPS emphasizes that parents are their child’s first teachers, underscoring the importance of early involvement in the child’s educational journey. The system offers a collaborative application process through the Durham PreK program, allowing families to apply once and be considered for placement in multiple public Pre-K programs within the county. This initiative is aimed at providing no-to-low cost, high-quality preschool education accessible to all 4-year-olds in Durham County, regardless of income or immigration status. To be eligible for enrollment, children must turn 4 by Aug. 31 of the school year they are entering. The process for enrolling a child involves being assigned by the Office of Early Education and utilizing the online enrollment portal provided by Durham Public Schools.

Private Pre-K

  • Bryson Christian Montessori Schools, Inc.
  • Carolina Friends School.
  • Christian Prep Academy.
  • Duke School.
  • Durham Academy.
  • Goddard School of Durham.
  • King’s Park Preschool.
  • Lerner Jewish Community Day School.
  • Montessori School of Durham.
  • Primrose Schools.
  • Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.

Public Pre-K

  • A New Beginning. 3807 University Dr. (NC Pre-K)
  • A New Beginning II. 1821 Chapel Hill Rd. (NC Pre-K)
  • A New Beginning IV. 212 Davidson Ave. (NC Pre-K)
  • Another Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center. 1309 Angier Ave. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Brown’s Eary Learning School. 2724 Atlantic St. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Bryson Christian Montessori School. 6701 Garrett Rd. (NC Pre-K)
  • Burton Elementary School. 1500 Mathison St. (DPS, NC Pre-K)
  • C.C. Spaulding Elementary School. 1531 S. Roxboro St. (DPS, NC Pre-K)
  • Children’s Campus at Southpoint. 7317 Fayetteville Rd. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Childcare Network, Inc. No. 57. 921 Ruby St. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Childcare Network, Inc. No. 166. 117 W. Woodcroft Pkwy. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Christian Prep Academy. 1405 NC Hwy. 54. (NC Pre-K)
  • Creative Schools at Davis Park. 4523 Hopson Dr. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Durham Head Start. 215 W. Seminary Ave. (Durham Head Start, Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Eastway Elementary School. 610 N. Alston Ave. (DPS, NC Pre-K)
  • Fayetteville Street Elementary School. 2905 Fayetteville St. (DPS)
  • First Chronicles Day Care Center. 712 Linwood Ave. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • First Presbyterian Day School. 305 E. Main St. (Durham PreK)
  • Growing Legacy Early Learning Center. 613 William Vickers Ave. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Kiddie Kollege. 618 Hope Ave. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Lakewood Elementary School. 2520 Vesson Ave. (DPS)
  • Leathers Meachem Head Start. 908 Liberty St. (Durham Head Start, Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Lyon Park Head Start. 1309 Halley St. (Durham Head Start, NC Pre-K)
  • Lyons Farm Elementary School. 906 Scott King Rd. (Durham Public Schools, Durham PreK)
  • McDougald Head Start. 1101 E. Lawson St. (Durham Head Start, NC Pre-K)
  • Oak Grove Elementary School. 3810 Wake Forest Hwy. (DPS, NC Pre-K)
  • Parkwood Elementary School. 5207 Revere Rd. (DPS)
  • Pearsontown Elementary School. 4915 Barbee Rd. (DPS)
  • Primary Colors Early Learning Center at Dixon Rd. 3008 Dixon Rd. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Primary Colors Early Learning Center at Riddle Rd. 1301 Riddle Rd. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • R.N. Harris Elementary School. 1520 Cooper St. (DPS)
  • Randy’s Five Star Academy, Inc. 1020 South Miami Blvd. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Spring Valley Elementary School. 20151 Northern Durham Pkwy. (DPS, Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Toddlers Academy, Inc. 2811 Beechwood Dr. (NC Pre-K)
  • W.G. Pearson Elementary School. 3501 Fayetteville St. (DPS)
  • White Rock Child Development Center. 3400 Fayetteville St. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • The Whitted School. 1210 Sawyer St. (DPS, Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)
  • Y.E. Smith Elementary School. 2410 E. Main St. (DPS)
  • Yates Baptist Child Development Center. 2819 Chapel Hill Rd. (Durham PreK, NC Pre-K)

Private and Charter Schools (K-12)

  • Bethesda Christian Academy. 1914 S. Miami Blvd.
  • Cresset Christian Academy. 3707 Garrett Rd.
  • Duke School. 3716 Erwin Rd.
  • Durham Academy. 3601 Ridge Rd.
  • Durham Academy Middle School. 3116 Academy Rd.
  • Empowered Minds Academy. 311 Oakwood Ave.
  • Faith Assembly Christian Academy. 3120 Fayetteville St.
  • Five Oaks Seventh-Day Adventist Christian School. 4124 Farrington Rd.
  • Gift of Knowledge Academy. 2722 E. Main St. (Legit? Only 2 students?)
  • Hill Learning Center. 3200 Pickett Rd.
  • Hope Creek Academy. 4723 Erwin Rd.
  • Immaculata Catholic School. 721 Burch Ave.
  • Insight Colearning Center. 1325 Arnette Ave.
  • International Montessori School. 3001 Academy Rd., Ste. 300.
  • Lerner Jewish Community Day School. 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd.
  • Liberty Christian School. 3864 Guess Rd.
  • Montessori Farm School. 2400 Broad St., Ste. 2.
  • Montessori School of Durham. 2800 Pickett Rd.
  • Quality Education Institute of Durham. 800 Elmira Ave.
  • Southpoint Academy. 7415 Fayetteville Rd.
  • The Studio School of Durham. 1201 W. Woodcroft Pkwy.
  • Triangle Day School. 4911 Neal Rd.
  • Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill. 4011 Pickett Rd.
  • Tutorial-1/2 Christian Schools. 3026 Holloway St.

Public Schools (K-12)

  • Bethesda Elementary School.
  • C.C. Spaulding Elementary School.
  • Charles E. Jordan High School.
  • Fayetteville Street Elementary School.
  • Forest View Elementary School.
  • Hillside High School.
  • Hope Valley Elementary School.
  • J.D. Clement Early College.
  • Lakewood Elementary School.
  • Lowe’s Grove Middle School.
  • Lyons Farm Elementary School.
  • Parkwood Elementary School.
  • Pearsontown Elementary School.
  • R.N. Harris Elementary School.
  • Rogers-Herr Middle School.
  • Sherwood Githens Middle School.
  • Southwest Elementary School.
  • W.G. Pearson Elementary School.

Libraries

  • South Regional Branch.
  • Southwest Regional Branch.

SoDu We Play?

Parks, recreation, leisure, and youth activities in and around South Durham.

Durham Parks

  • C.M. Herndon Park. 511 Scott King Rd.
  • C.R. Wood Park. 417 Commonwealth St.
  • Campus Hills Park. 2000 S. Alston Ave.
  • Cook Road Park. 602 Cook Rd.
  • Cornwallis Road Park. 2830 Wade Rd.
  • Elmira Avenue Park. 540 Elmira Ave.
  • Forest Hills Park. 1639 University Dr.
  • Garrett Road Park. 6815 Garrett Rd.
  • Leigh Farm Park. 370 Leigh Farm Rd.
  • Meridian Park. 2539 Meridian Pkwy.
  • Old Chapel Hill Road Park. 3751 SW Durham Dr.
  • Piney Wood Park. 400 E. Woodcroft Pkwy.
  • Rockwood Park. 2310 Whitley Dr.
  • Sandy Creek Park. 3510 Sandy Creek Dr.
  • Solite Park. 4704 Fayetteville Rd.
  • Southern Boundaries Park. 100 3rd Fork Rd.
  • Weaver Street Park. 3000 E. Weaver St.

Arcades and Amusements

  • Angel Island Fun Park. 3330 Westgate Dr.
  • Augmentality Lab. 3519 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 104.
  • Chuck E. Cheese. 3724 Mayfair St.
  • Frankie’s Fun Park. 11190 Fun Park Dr.
  • Game On Escapes & More Boxyard RTP. 900 Park Offices Dr., Ste. 110.

Botanical Gardens

  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 420 Anderson St.

Bowling

  • Bowlero Durham. 4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

Breweries

  • Beer Study-Durham. 2501 University Dr.
  • Beer Tooth Taproom. 105 NC Hwy. 54, Ste. 263.
  • Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom. 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 201.
  • Hi-Wire Brewing Durham. 800 Taylor St., No. 9-150.
  • Starpoint Brewing. 2501 University Dr.
  • The Glass Jug Beer Lab – RTP. 5410 NC Hwy 55, V.
  • Tobacco Wood Brewing Co. 2500 Meridian Pkwy.

Comedy Clubs

Golf Courses

  • Hope Valley Country Club.
  • Old Chatham Golf Club.
  • Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.

Movie Theaters

  • AMC Southpoint 17. 8030 Renaissance Pkwy.
  • Silverspot Cinema. 201 S. Estes Dr., No. 100.
  • The Carolina Theatre. 309 W. Morgan St.

Museums

  • Bennett Place. 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.
  • Duke Basketball Museum. 306 Towerview Rd.
  • Duke Homestead. 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.
  • Hayti Heritage Center. 804 Old Fayetteville St.
  • Museum of Durham History. 500 W. Main St.
  • Museum of Life and Science. 433 W. Murray Ave.
  • Nasher Museum of Art. 2001 Campus Dr.
  • North Carolina Central University Art Museum. 1801 Fayetteville St.

Music Venues

  • 9One9. 2223 NC Hwy. 54, Ste. LMNO.
  • Huron Stage Music Venue. 2329 Huron St.
  • Sharp 9 Gallery. 4608 Industry Ln.

Theater

Youth Athletics

SoDu We Take Care of Ourselves?

SoDu We Stay Informed?

Information and media outlets for South Durham.

SoDu We Help?

Volunteer organizations.

SoDu We Pray?

  • All Saints Church.
  • Ark Church.
  • Beacon Light Missionary Baptist Church.
  • Bell Yeager Freewill Baptist Church.
  • Berea Baptist Church.
  • Beth El Synagogue.
  • Bright City Church.
  • Christ the King Church.
  • Christus Victor Lutheran Church.
  • Church of the Abiding Savior.
  • Church of the Good Shepard.
  • CityWell.
  • Community Baptist Church.
  • Cornerstone Anglican Church Durham/Chapel Hill.
  • Covenant Presbyterian Church.
  • Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church.
  • Elevation Church.
  • Emmanuel AME Church.
  • Encounter Church.
  • Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
  • Faith Assembly Christian Center.
  • Faith Gospel Tabernacle United Holiness Church.
  • Faucette Memorial CME.
  • First Calvary Baptist Church.
  • First Congregation United Church of Christ RDU.
  • Fisher Memorial United Holy Church of America.
  • Five Oaks Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
  • Fusion Point Church.
  • Gethsemane Baptist Church.
  • Greater Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Faith Church.
  • Holy Infant Catholic Church.
  • Hope Valley Baptist Church.
  • Immanuel Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
  • Jamaat Ibad Ar Rahman (Mosque).
  • Judea Reform Congregation.
  • King’s Park International Church.
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
  • Life Church of Durham.
  • LifeSpring Church.
  • Lincoln Memorial Baptist Church.
  • Long’s Memorial AME Zion Church.
  • Lowe’s Grove Baptist Church.
  • Markham Chapel Baptist Church.
  • Massey’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
  • Monument of Faith Church.
  • Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.
  • Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ.
  • Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
  • Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
  • Mt. Zion Christian Church.
  • Muhammad Mosque No. 34.
  • New Creation United Methodist Church.
  • NewHope Church.
  • New Life Chapel.
  • New Metropolitan Baptist Church.
  • O’Kelly’s Church.
  • Oak Church.
  • Parkwood United Methodist Church.
  • Peace Covenant Church of the Brethren.
  • Peace Missionary Baptist Church.
  • Pilgrim Baptist Church.
  • Raleigh RPTP Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
  • Rescue Church.
  • Restoration of Faith Church.
  • St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
  • St. Joseph AME Church.
  • St. Mark African Methodist Church.
  • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
  • South Durham Church.
  • The Cov Church International.
  • Triangle Grace Church.
  • Triumphant Church.
  • Unfailing Love Christian Church.
  • Victorious Life Fellowship Church.
  • West Durham Baptist Church.
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church.
  • White Rock Baptist Church.
  • Yates Baptist Church.
  • Zion Temple United Church.

SoDu We Need Help?

Agencies that help South Durham residents.