The park is situated on the site of a former R.J. Reynolds tobacco processing facility.
The landscape architecture intentionally incorporates remnants of the site's industrial past, such as preserved structural elements and reclaimed materials.
The park features a high-definition LED screen integrated into the infrastructure for public movie nights and live presentations.
It is centrally located within the Innovation Quarter, a district dedicated to biomedical research and technology development.
The park provides high-speed public Wi-Fi access to support the surrounding tech and research community.
Bailey Park is a 1.6-acre urban green space located in the heart of Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter. It serves as a community hub that integrates modern landscaping with historic industrial remnants from the former R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company complex. The park features a large outdoor stage and a permanent LED screen used for public screenings and event programming. It is explicitly designed to foster collaboration and recreation among the professionals, students, and residents of the surrounding innovation district. The grounds provide expansive lawn areas for open-air seating during its frequent public concerts and wellness events. It is managed as a public-access space that doubles as a venue for private corporate and community functions.
The elevated walkway near the Bailey Power Plant, offering a wide-angle view of the lawn against the industrial backdrop.
Check the Innovation Quarter online event calendar before visiting to confirm if a private event has restricted public access to the main lawn.
Bring a portable chair or blanket, as permanent seating is limited to the periphery of the park.
Visit during the weekday lunch hour to witness the park's primary role as a social hub for local researchers and tech workers.
Do not assume the park is available for public use during large-scale private ticketed events or corporate festivals, which occasionally secure the entire lawn.
The park may close periodically for private corporate events or film production.
Casual attire; pets must be kept on a leash.
