Summerfield

Polo Trails, Summerfield Neighborhood

Nestled amid lush landscapes, Polo Trails offers an inviting blend of custom-built homes on spacious lots, creating a harmonious balance of elegance and privacy. With its tree-lined streets, welcoming sense of community, and tranquil atmosphere, Polo Trails stands out as the perfect retreat to call home.

Summerfield offers a peaceful atmosphere thanks to its calm and quiet surroundings with minimal street noise. The town features a variety of single detached homes, including many built after 2000, alongside charming mid-century residences. Spacious properties with four or more bedrooms are common, accommodating larger living needs comfortably. Accessibility by car is convenient, with generally easy parking availability. Educational opportunities include primary schools within reasonable distance, and daily necessities like groceries are accessible via car trips. Green spaces are present throughout the area, providing occasional natural spots for relaxation while preserving the tranquil environment of this inviting community.

The character of Summerfield is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Summerfield is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Green spaces are sparse, making it very difficult to get to them.

Highlights of Polo Trails

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌲 Future Bandera Farms Park

Scheduled to open in November 2026, this major 115–120 acre regional park just off Bunch Road in Summerfield will feature 4.5 miles of unpaved equestrian and hiking trails, an adventure playground, picnic shelter and restrooms, and serve as a critical link in the Piedmont Greenway network.

🏞️ Summerfield Community Park

Located at 5404 Centerfield Road and centrally positioned for Polo Trails residents, this park offers walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters, exercise stations, a fishing pier and outdoor amphitheater—ideal for daily recreation and community events.

🏫 Historic Summerfield School Gymnasium (Rock Gym)

Just a short drive from Polo Trails, the Rustic Revival–style stone gym built in 1938–39 as part of a WPA project now serves as a community center and landmark, offering historical and architectural significance to the neighborhood.

🚴 Piedmont Greenway Trail Segment

Polo Trails enjoys proximity to the planned Piedmont Greenway corridor running through Bandera Farms Park, offering residents future access to a multi‑use crushed stone trail that will eventually connect Greensboro to Winston‑Salem.

🐕 Summerfield Paw Park

Located nearby, the Summerfield Paw Park provides a dedicated, fenced space for neighborhood dogs to run off‑leash and socialize, adding to the family‑friendly appeal of Polo Trails.

A Summerfield Neighborhood

This October in Polo Trails

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 2, 2026

October Food Truck Rally

Summerfield Community Center, 13011 Summerfield Blvd • 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

This nearby neighborhood food-truck gathering is an easy evening outing for Polo Trails residents. Enjoy dinner, music, and time outdoors without driving into Greensboro, while bringing chairs and connecting with other Summerfield-area families and neighbors.

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October 3, 2026

Touch-a-Truck

Town of Summerfield • 10:00 AM

Young children and vehicle enthusiasts can get an up-close look at service and work trucks in a local Summerfield event. It is especially convenient for Polo Trails families seeking a short, hands-on Saturday activity close to home.

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October 10, 2026

Bur-Mil Park Fall Fest

Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

This free, family-friendly fall festival is a worthwhile nearby regional outing for Summerfield residents. Children and adults can enjoy demonstrations, bounce slides, and a hayride in a park setting, making it a relaxed way to celebrate the season without traveling far from Polo Trails.

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October 17, 2026

SRA Wiffle Ball Monster Mash

Summerfield Elementary School, 7501 Summerfield Road • 4:00 PM

Families near Polo Trails can join or watch an accessible Halloween-themed wiffle-ball tournament organized by Summerfield Recreation Association. Costumes, team themes, prizes, and youth divisions create a festive community activity, and players do not need to be current SRA athletes to participate.

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October 22, 2026

Hocus Pocus Halloween Bash

Summerfield Farms, 3203 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerfield • 5:00 PM–approximately 8:30 PM

Summerfield Farms offers a close-to-home Halloween night with trick-or-treating, farm animals, food trucks, wagon rides, a bouncing house, and an outdoor showing of Hocus Pocus. It is a strong seasonal choice for Polo Trails families who want a festive farm experience nearby.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Polo Trails

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Polo Trails

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