Trinity Park

historic east · 27701

Trinity Park is the porch-swing answer to the question, where do Duke faculty actually live. Bungalows and Foursquares on tree-lined streets east of East Campus, with the 1.7-mile wall loop functioning as the neighborhood's communal living room at dusk. Walkable to Ninth Street, biddable for Brightleaf, and close enough to downtown that an Uber home from a first date at Mateo runs you eight bucks. The tradeoff is honest: rentals get snapped up by faculty and grad students, so listings move fast and starter homes price like investments. If your date mentions they live here, assume tenure track or trust fund.

$45,618

median income

$1,351

median rent

The data

Trinity Park by the numbers

Median individual income in Trinity Park is about $45.6k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Trinity Park pays about $1,350 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Trinity Park

Trinity Park
Activity
Bull City Escape
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 1,870
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 1,870 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Trinity Park
Dining
Viceroy
Indian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,369
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,369 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Viceroy.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10:30 PM
Sat5 to 10:30 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Trinity Park
Dining
Parizade
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,121
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,121 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Parizade.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Trinity Park
Activity
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Art museum★ 4.6 · 956
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 956 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Dining
Taberna Tapas
Spanish restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 858
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 858 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Taberna Tapas.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10:30 PM
Sat5 to 10:30 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Drinks
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery
Winery★ 4.4 · 821
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 821 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Dining
Rue Cler
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 736
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 736 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rue Cler.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9:30 PM
Wed5 to 9:30 PM
Thu5 to 9:30 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Trinity Park
Cafés
Pincho Loco Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 696
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 696 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pincho Loco Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Dining
Cucciolo Osteria Durham
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 681
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 681 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cucciolo Osteria Durham.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Dining
Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 540
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 540 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 10 PM
Tue7 AM to 10 PM
Wed7 AM to 10 PM
Thu7 AM to 10 PM
Fri7 AM to 10 PM
Sat7 AM to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Drinks
The Wine Feed
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 346
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 346 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Wine Feed.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Dining
Convivio Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 268
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 268 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Convivio Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Drinks
Apéritif
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 214
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 214 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Apéritif.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Drinks
The Waiting Room
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 193
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 193 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Waiting Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Drinks
LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 138
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 138 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Drinks
delafia
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 84
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at delafia.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Site Maps
Trinity Park
Drinks
West End Social
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 80
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 80 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at West End Social.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 1 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 1 AM
Fri3 PM to 1 AM
Sat3 PM to 1 AM
Sun3 PM to 1 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Dining
Liberty & Plenty Distillery
Distillery★ 4.9 · 56
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Liberty & Plenty Distillery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun1 to 8 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
English
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Cafés
Tous les Jours Bakery Café - Durham
Dessert shop$$$$★ 4.1 · 35
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 35 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tous les Jours Bakery Café - Durham.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 8 PM
Tue8 AM to 8 PM
Wed8 AM to 8 PM
Thu8 AM to 8 PM
Fri8 AM to 8 PM
Sat8 AM to 8 PM
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Trinity Park
Drinks
Pinheiro - Vinho e Vida
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 22
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 22 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pinheiro - Vinho e Vida.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps

Trinity Park

Trinity Park by the numbers

Local date spots

Bull City Escape

Viceroy

Parizade

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

Taberna Tapas

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

Rue Cler

Pincho Loco Ice Cream

Cucciolo Osteria Durham

Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar

The Wine Feed

Convivio Restaurant

Apéritif

The Waiting Room

LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage

delafia

West End Social

Liberty & Plenty Distillery

Tous les Jours Bakery Café - Durham

Pinheiro - Vinho e Vida

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