Festival Park is a vibrant neighborhood known for its welcoming community spirit, charming single-family homes, and tree-lined streets. With its walkable layout and dedicated green spaces, Festival Park offers a cozy, close-knit atmosphere that residents love calling home.
High Point offers a peaceful residential environment characterized by quiet streets and a relaxed atmosphere. Housing options are predominantly single detached homes with two or three bedrooms, built mostly around 1980, providing a solid sense of community. Primary schools are conveniently located near all residential areas, complemented by private elementary and secondary educational institutions. The neighborhood features over 50 grocery stores and more than 250 restaurants, catering well to diverse culinary preferences. While the terrain limits cycling infrastructure, access by car is excellent, with most homes situated just a short drive from major highways and ample parking available throughout the area.
High Point offers a relaxed environment. High Point is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
A lakeside park adjacent to Festival Park featuring scenic picnic shelters, open fields, a stage, restrooms, and sweeping views of Oak Hollow Lake, hosting community events like the Music, Wine & Arts Festival and John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival.
The vast Oak Hollow Lake within the park complex offers residents easy access to boating—canoes, kayaks and rowing—fishing, and waterfront trails, making it a local destination for outdoor recreation.
The neighborhood falls within the Guilford County school system, with Jamestown Elementary (B‑plus), Welborn School of Science & Technology (magnet, C), and T.W. Andrews High School (C‑plus), providing public education right in the area.
Just a short drive away in Oak View, Odeh’s—voted the best Greek food in the Triad—and the Stock & Grain Food Hall offer eclectic dining options and social gathering spaces that serve Festival Park residents seeking diverse cuisine.
The nearby Piedmont Environmental Center provides access to an extensive greenway and conservation trails ideal for walking, nature study and environmental education, easily accessible from the Festival Park area.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
This free, family-friendly neighborhood festival is close to Festival Park and celebrates High Point’s historic Washington Street community. Residents can enjoy local vendors, food, music, community organizations, and activities in a welcoming outdoor setting without traveling far from downtown.
View event details →A convenient weekend destination for Festival Park residents, the market offers locally grown produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, and family-oriented activities. It is especially useful for combining a morning outing with library visits, downtown errands, or a walk through nearby High Point neighborhoods.
View event details →This two-day local music event brings regional performers to High Point and supports West End Ministries. The Friday program features a catered concert, while Saturday offers a ticket-free community event with live music and a drum circle—an appealing nearby evening or weekend activity for downtown residents.
View event details →High Point Market transforms the downtown area with showrooms, design displays, pop-up experiences, food trucks, and special programming. Even residents who are not industry buyers can enjoy the increased energy and public-facing activities, including Market-at-Market shopping and Center Stage entertainment near Festival Park.
View event details →This seasonal storytelling program offers a family-friendly Halloween outing within High Point. Visitors can hear ghost stories in an atmospheric historic setting and enjoy an October evening activity that is reasonably close to Festival Park, while also exploring the city’s local history and museum grounds.
View event details →Stories, updates, and things to know in Festival Park
Local characteristics and demographics for Festival Park
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