Holden Farms is a middle-class neighborhood southeast of Greensboro. The neighborhood is .309 square miles and is located near highways 29, 70, 73, 85, 218 and Old 12. It is bounded to the north by Morning Dew Road, to the south by West Vandalia Road, to the west by the Holden Village neighborhood and Highway 73, and to the east by South Holden Road. Houses, townhouses, apartments, and mobile homes make up Holden Farms.
The neighborhood is close to downtown Greensboro for restaurants, museums, historic sites, and cultural events. NewBridge Bank Park, opened in 2005, is a state-of-the-art stadium with 7,499 seats and room for future expansion. Outdoor events, sports and concerts are held here. It is home to the Greensboro Grasshoppers, a baseball club and a Class A team with the South Atlantic League. Since 2003, the Greensboro Grasshoppers have been a farm team with the Florida Marlins.
The family friendly Natural Science Center of Greensboro has many exhibits and hands-on science programs for children. It is a science museum with a planetarium, theater and small petting zoo. A 36-foot long Tyrannosaurus Rex is on permanent display.
Hagan Stone Park is a nearby wildlife refuge on 409 acres. It has four fishing lakes, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and campgrounds. Walkers, hikers, and runners enjoy its trails. The park hosts cross country events for high school and college runners.