Kernersville

Kingswood, Kernersville Neighborhood

Nestled among mature trees, Kingswood offers a welcoming atmosphere with its charming, well-kept homes and spacious yards. This friendly neighborhood is cherished for its quiet streets, classic architecture, and a true sense of community where neighbors know each other by name.

Kernersville offers a calm and inviting atmosphere with predominantly single detached homes and a variety of unit sizes to suit diverse needs. The neighborhood features approximately 20 grocery stores and several restaurants that enhance daily convenience. Residents have access to both public and private high schools. The community benefits from multiple nearby public green spaces, such as Fourth of July Park, providing peaceful outdoor areas. While driving is a common way to get around, parking accessibility contributes to ease of transportation. Overall, the area combines a quiet environment with practical amenities and a wide range of housing options built mainly around 1991.

People who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Kernersville. Most areas in this town are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Lastly, there are a few green spaces nearby for residents to visit, like IVEY M. REDMON SPORTS COMPLEX and OLD KERNERSVILLE LAKE, making them easy to reach.

Highlights of Kingswood

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

🏫 Caleb’s Creek Elementary, Southeast Middle & R.B. Glenn High

This well-regarded trio of public schools serves the families of Glenwood‑Kingswood (part of the Kingswood area), offering dual‑enrollment at R.B. Glenn High and a strong elementary/middle progression just steps from neighborhood subdivisions.

⚽ Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex

Just east of Kingswood, this expansive 103‑acre recreation complex offers soccer and baseball fields, concessions and cross‑country trails, anchoring neighborhood life with youth leagues and community gatherings.

🎣 Century Lake Park

Located a short drive from Kingswood, this tranquil public park provides serene catch‑and‑release fishing, picnic spots and wooded scenery—an easy outdoor escape for residents.

🛍️ South Main Street Retail & Local Dining Corridor

A few minutes from Kingswood, South Main Street hosts a vibrant mix of national chains like Target and Kohl’s alongside grocers like Lowe’s Foods and local favorites such as Sixty Six Grill & Taphouse and Brewer’s Kettle, offering both convenience and neighborhood flavor.

🚴 Union Cross Road and Nearby Mountain Bike Single Track Park

Union Cross Road serves as a bike‑friendly route into downtown Kernersville, and not far off is the Mountain Bike Single Track Park, providing trails and cycling infrastructure ideal for active residents.

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This April in Kingswood

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

April 4, 2026

Annual Egg Hunt & Egg Dying

Kingwood Park

A charming, local tradition happening right in Kingwood where families in the Kingswood area can enjoy an egg hunt in the park — perfect for young children and neighbors gathering together.

April 11, 2026

Kernersville’s 155th Anniversary & America’s 250th Celebration

Various locations around Kernersville (including Museum, Founders Park, Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex) • Activities from 10:00 AM; evening festival 4:00 PM–9:00 PM

A major community festival celebrating local history with crafts, live music, a cake-cutting at noon, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks — a lively celebration easily reachable from Kingswood.

April 18, 2026

7th Annual Spring Vintage Market

Historic Körner’s Folly • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

A delightful market of vintage and handmade goods, local artisan food, and art on the beautiful lawn of Körner’s Folly — ideal for Kingswood residents looking for shopping, strolling, and spring vibes.

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April 29, 2026

NCPMA Spring Workshop: Biting & Stinging Pests and Formosan Termite

Paddison Memorial Branch Library Auditorium • 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

An informative workshop offering credit-approved sessions on local pest topics at the Kernersville library — great for homeowners or gardening-minded residents in Kingswood.

April 8, 2026

Forsyth County Library: Teen Crafts & Writers’ Group (Walkertown & Paddison Branches)

Walkertown Branch and Paddison Memorial Branch Library • 3:30 PM–7:00 PM

Creative afternoon sessions including e-reader cover crafting, snack trivia, and a writers’ group for teens — well-suited for Kingswood families with teens looking for engaging local programs.

April through mid-April 2026

Senior Programs at Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville

Kernersville Parks and Recreation Center

Regular drop-in games like bingo, bridge, chess, cornhole, and card games offered weekdays — a welcoming social activity hub for seniors living in or near Kingswood.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Kingswood

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Kingswood

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