Tanglewood Park - Clemmons, NC - Arboretum, Golf Course, and Festival of Lights

Located at 4061 Clemmons Road in Clemmons, North Carolina, Tanglewood Park features a combination of woodlands, grassy pastures, streams, gardens, and recreational activities. Tanglewood Park is in Forsyth County by the Yadkin River. The park has horse stables and a public pool. In addition, Mallard Lake provides visitors with the opportunity to fish or rent a paddleboat.

Much of the property that Tanglewood Park rests on was purchased in 1921 by William Neal Reynolds, who was president of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Reynolds and his wife expanded and renovated the Manor House. The expansion gave the Manor House 28 rooms. In addition, Reynolds increased their land ownership to 1,114 acres. After the death of Reynolds in 1951, Tanglewood was left to Forsyth County's citizens for use as a playground and a park. In order to help maintain the land, Reynolds also left a permanent endowment in the form of stock in the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

Tanglewood Park is also home to the Tanglewood Park Arboretum and Rose Garden. The Arboretum is situated at the rear of the Manor House and functions as a somewhat formal garden. New plants are introduced annually. The garden is comprised of herbs, native flora, landscape designs, and unique shrubbery.

The purpose of the garden is to educate adults, youths, and landscape professionals while also providing enjoyment to residents. The Arboretum is available for weddings and other social events. In addition, the Arboretum offers Adult Workshops and Children's Programs, which are typically offered at no charge to area homeowners. The Arboretum also is available for weddings and other social events.

The park is also home to the Tanglewood Park Golf Course. The golf course features two driving ranges. There are two features courses: Reynolds and Championship. While there is no lounge area, the course does offer a locker room and a pro shop. Lessons are available, and banquet facilities that can accommodate up to 300 people are also available.

Tanglewood Park hosts the "Tanglewood Festival of Lights'' annually. Open to the public, the Festival of Lights began in 1992. Held each winter, the festival is made up of a display of lights that celebrates the holidays. The display of lights takes place on one of the park's lakes and has included approximately 180 displays. For a fee, visitors can take a ride through the festival on a horse-drawn carriage. Holiday hayrides are also available to groups (up to 25 people) for $125. In addition, the festival features a holiday gift village.

Tanglewood is open from 7:00am to sunset every day, with the exception of Christmas Day. Hiking trails, golf, and horseback riding are available year-round. The gardens are also open year-round, although blooming seasons do vary. From April to November, tennis is one of the activities offered. Activities on the water are offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission is $8 for buses and $2 for all others. Tanglewood does offer annual passes, which can be purchased at the Welcome Center or the Front Gate. Annual passes are $25. Regular admission fees do not cover admission to special events.

Additional information about Tanglewood Park can be obtained at the Welcome Center, which is located at the park's entrance, or by calling 336-778-6300.