Future Bandera Farms Park

Bandera Farms Park: A Regional Conservation and Recreation Collaboration

Bandera Farms Park is a 120-acre site located along Bunch Road, I-73, and Reedy Fork Creek. Initially, 115 acres were acquired through a multi-jurisdictional conservation effort involving the Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC), Guilford County, the City of Greensboro, and the towns of Oak Ridge and Summerfield. An additional adjacent 4.8-acre tract was later acquired, bringing the total to 120 acres. The Town of Summerfield owns and stewards the site, which lies entirely within its boundaries.

 This future park is a key component of the planned Piedmont Greenway, a major regional trail expected to eventually connect Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Bandera Farms Park is being developed as a nature-based, equestrian-focused preserve, featuring approximately 4.5 miles of dedicated horse trails. Plans also include a destination-quality “Adventure Playscape” and designated parking areas for each core zone of the park. The greenway will run parallel to the horse trails, starting with a natural surface and eventually being paved as part of the full greenway buildout.

The conceptual park design was developed by Destinations by Design. After acquiring the additional land, the original trailhead areas were reimagined (see conceptual plan link below). The park will also enhance protective buffers along Reedy Fork Creek, a vital source of Greensboro’s drinking water.

Pond has been hired to complete the design and engineering plans needed to move the project into construction. Pond is a full-service consulting firm offering integrated solutions in engineering, architecture, planning, and program/construction management.

This project marks the first time all four local governments have partnered on a joint conservation and recreation initiative. It serves as a powerful example of watershed collaboration and embodies the principles of a One Water approach—promoting shared stewardship of water resources and land preservation.

Project Funding and Timeline

The Bandera Farms Park project has received substantial grant support, including:

• $2.3 million – Guilford County

• $500,000 – North Carolina Great Trails State Program

• $500,000 – Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

• $500,000 – Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)

• $100,000 – Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

• $50,000 – NC Horse Council

We are grateful to our funding partners and agencies, especially the Piedmont Land Conservancy, for their dedication and key role in making this vision a reality.

The current goal is to open Bandera Farms Park by November 2026.