Colony Park is a popular neighborhood in west Durham, south of Duke Forest. Developed in the 1950s and 60s, the neighborhood features midcentury modern style homes on larger lots around .5-.7 acres. Homes in Colony Park are priced from the $200,000s to $400,000s. 

Colony Park is a great place to live if you love the outdoors. Duke Forest, a 7,000 acre forest owned by Duke University, is located within walking distance from Colony Park. Duke Forest offers tons of hiking trails, as well as fishing, horseback riding, mountain bike trails, and more. The Duke Lemur Center is also located in Duke Forest. The Al Buehler Cross Country Trail, a beautiful 3 mile trail that surrounds the Washington Duke Golf Course, is located within walking distance from Colony Park.