Summerfield

Polo Farms, Summerfield Neighborhood

Polo Farms offers a tranquil residential setting characterized by quiet streets and peaceful surroundings. The neighborhood features spacious single detached homes and townhouses, mostly built around the year 2000, with many properties having three or more bedrooms. Convenient parking is readily available, making car travel easy and efficient. While cycling infrastructure is limited due to modest terrain, residents have ready access to nearby parks and natural spaces. The area provides a calm retreat from busier environments, allowing for comfortable living. Polo Farms’s calm atmosphere and well-maintained dwellings provide a pleasant and inviting place to live.

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Polo Farms. Polo Farms is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Parks aren't well-spread out, making them occasionally difficult to access. Still, residents will be able to access green spaces in nearby neighborhoods.

Highlights of Polo Farms

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

🏊 Polo Farms Community Pool & Amenity Complex

A standout feature of Polo Farms is its private amenity area including a large saltwater pool complete with a slide and waterfall, as well as tennis courts, a clubhouse and playground centrally located on Polo Farms Drive—perfect for family recreation and social gatherings.

🐴 Equestrian Facilities & Pond at Horseman Court

The neighborhood includes dedicated equestrian facilities—stables and riding amenities—and scenic pondfront settings, especially around Horseman Court, offering residents tranquil riding opportunities and gorgeous water views.

🚶 Walkable Trails to Nearby Lake

Polo Farms is prized for its walkable and bikeable access to nearby lake and walking trails, allowing neighbors to enjoy nature walks and wildlife sightings right from Polo Farms Drive and surrounding streets.

🏫 Summerfield Elementary & Northern Schools Zone

Families in Polo Farms are zoned for Summerfield Elementary and Northern Middle and High Schools—well-regarded institutions just minutes from the neighborhood on Alley Road and nearby Spring Garden Street, making school commutes easy.

🌳 Future Bandera Farms Park Proximity

Polo Farms is located near the site of the planned 115‑acre Bandera Farms Park, a future public greenway and trail system including equestrian and hiking paths, adventure playground and picnic shelter, enhancing recreation options for residents.

Polo Farms

This September in Polo Farms

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

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Cocktails with Caren: Old Fashioned Edition

Summerfield Farms – The Back Porch • 3:00 PM–4:00 PM

A hands‑on cocktail class hosted less than two miles from Polo Farms, where residents can learn to craft and enjoy classic Old Fashioneds in a relaxed farm setting—with a shaker to take home.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Hearts For Hunger 2026 Fundraiser

Summerfield Farms • 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

A meaningful farm‑to‑table dinner and silent auction benefiting hunger relief right down the road at Summerfield Farms—an excellent way for locals to enjoy food, mingle, and support a trusted regional nonprofit.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Kids Markets — Northwest Guilford Farmers Market

Northwest Guilford Farmers' Market, 7200 Summerfield Rd, Summerfield • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

A fun, educational mini‑market where local kids learn entrepreneurial skills. Conveniently located in Summerfield, it's perfect for families in Polo Farms seeking a hands‑on activity for young children.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Alamance Wellness Summit: Activating Alamance’s Third Spaces

Alamance Dream Center, Burlington, NC • 8:30 AM–12:00 PM

A regional community wellness event less than 30 minutes away that explores how local ‘third spaces’ foster connection and well‑being—ideal for residents looking to engage with broader Triad wellness initiatives.

Throughout September 2026

Layers: A Retrospective Solo Exhibition by Beatrice Schall (plus related free art events)

Greensboro – Various venues (Greensboro History Museum, Downtown Greenway, Cohab Space, GreenHill Center)

A series of free, nearby art exhibitions and creative programming in Greensboro during September, offering accessible cultural outings for Polo Farms residents without requiring long travel.

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