Rain Gardens

Rain Gardens are planted depressions that collect rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces (roofs & pavement) so that it can be absorbed into the ground. 

Examples of rain gardens on the Stormwater Solutions Self-Guided Tour:

Divine Creations
3095 Old Hollow Road
Walkertown
(Corner of Old Hollow and Darrow roads)

Private residence
2330 Loeschs Lane
Bethania
(Very back of lot; best viewed from Seidel St.)
 

Family Services
1200 S. Broad St.
Winston-Salem
(Far side from the entrance, next to greenway) 
 

Private residence
1197 Marietta St.
Kernersville
(At intersection with Cokesbury Drive)

Private residence
Corner of Stadium and Ridgecrest drives
Clemmons

Trinity Presbyterian Church
1416 Bolton St.
Winston-Salem