First off, I'm a photographer. And we photographers LOVE Coker. In part it's because it's so close to Franklin Street (and the area churches) that it's an easy portrait spot for seniors, weddings and kids. The garden is lovingly maintained by volunteers and University groundskeepers. But for me the true spirit of Coker is the students and the community visitors.... More

Relaxing and peaceful place to go for a walk, read, dream. Very well maintained. Nice place to take family and guests. Our friends from Belgium found it enchanting.

It was mid march when I was there. There were early signs of spring, but still lingering reminders of winter's dormancy. I did find a self-guided map about two thirds of the way through exploring the grounds, but it did not provide the depth of information I sought. This stop was not planned, but an opportunity which presented itself. From... More

Walking around the arboretum is very pleasurable. Everything is so green, well kept and clean. You want it to go on forever! We met some students who were singing and playing guitar. To the Coker - you won't regret it.

When everything is in bloom, nothing beats a warm afternoon in the arboretum. You'll often see students and professors and nature lovers taking in the scenery and sunlight. Great photo opportunities here as well.

This is a really lovely place to stop and study or just relax. It's tucked away on campus, and even though it's not terribly large, there are lots of things to see .

Right of off Franklin St is the Coker Arboretum. It is small, not Kew Gardens or the Jardin Botanico, but it is an oasis in the bustling metropolis that is Franklin st. Go in with a coffee or a picnic or just sit down and enjoy the silence

The Coker Arboretum is such a nice place to wander while visiting UNC. There are several paths that wind through it and so many types of trees and plants to explore. It would be a great place to take a picnic or have coffee in the morning and read the paper.

Wonderful gardens and natural beauty. Quiet and peaceful. Lots of benches for reading and meditating.