Hillside Park is a historic Durham park. It has a baseball field and basketball courts available for use. The basketball courts were refurbished by FILA USA and the Tamia and Grant Hill Foundation in 2019, featuring a mural by local artist Sarahlaine Calva, as well as the City of Durham Flag.
The LeRoy T. Walker Physical Education and Recreation Complex at North Carolina Central University is the university’s premier hub for athletics, wellness, and community recreation. Named in honor of Dr. LeRoy T. Walker, an esteemed coach, educator, and Olympic leader, the facility offers a wide range of state-of-the-art amenities that support both competitive athletics and student well-being.
Inside, the complex features multiple gymnasiums, an Olympic-sized swimming and diving pool, fitness and strength-training spaces, and areas for group exercise and informal recreation. With a seating capacity of roughly 1,500, it hosts basketball, volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, synchronized swimming, and numerous other events, serving as both a campus and community destination. More than just a sports facility, the Walker Complex embodies NCCU’s commitment to health, wellness, and excellence, while honoring the legacy of one of the university’s most influential figures.
McDougald-McLendon Arena is the beating heart of NCCU athletics and campus life, hosting not only Eagles basketball and volleyball but also a wide range of community and cultural events. With seating for more than 3,000 fans, the arena has been the stage for unforgettable MEAC basketball tournaments, high-energy homecoming concerts, commencement ceremonies, and student showcases that bring the campus together. Named in honor of alumnus Richard L. McDougald and legendary coach John B. McLendon, the arena blends tradition with excitement, serving as both a sports venue and a gathering place where competition, celebration, and Eagle pride all shine.
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Card Gym is located on Duke’s West Campus adjacent to the Wilson Recreation Center. The building opened in 1955 and serves as a practice facility for varsity sports, Sport Clubs and has hosted the ACC Fencing Tournament. Card Gym operating hours are in conjunction with the Wilson Recreation Center.
Cameron Indoor Stadium is located in the middle of Duke University’s campus and is known as one of the most iconic venues in all of college sports. Cameron is best known for being the home to the Duke men’s basketball team, but with a capacity just over 9,000, it can be hard to get tickets during the season. But there are plenty of other great opportunities to experience Cameron.
Three additional teams play their home competitions in Cameron, including Duke Wrestling, Duke Volleyball, and Duke Women’s Basketball, who has established themselves as one of the top women’s basketball programs in the country with back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Cameron Indoor has also served as the host for a number of championships, including the 2023 NCAA Fencing National Championship and the 2025 ACC Wrestling Championships. It will once again host the National Collegiate Men’s and Women’s Fencing Championship in 2027.