Murraysville

Bent Tree, Murraysville Neighborhood

Springview features a peaceful and quiet environment that many find appealing. This neighborhood primarily offers single detached homes and duplexes built between 1960 and 1980, providing a classic and comfortable residential setting. Many residences feature two or three bedrooms, creating an inviting variety of housing options. Convenience is enhanced by easy parking and close proximity to major highways, making commuting by car practical. Dining options are available within a short distance, adding to daily convenience. While bike lanes are limited, the terrain is mostly flat, making outdoor activity a pleasant experience in the area’s calm surroundings.

The character of Springview is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Most areas in Springview are quiet, as the streets are generally reasonably tranquil.

Highlights of Bent Tree

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

🏫 Southwest Elementary, Middle & High Schools

Bent Tree residents benefit from a cluster of three walkable Guilford County Schools — Southwest Elementary (A rating), Southwest Middle (B), and Southwest High (B+) — known not only for strong academics but also for a championship-winning athletic tradition that makes it a standout asset for families in the neighborhood.

🌊 Oak Hollow Lake & Oak Hollow Festival Park

Just a short drive from Bent Tree, Oak Hollow Lake and adjacent Oak Hollow Festival Park offer lakefront recreation, summer concerts, and host the popular John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival, injecting scenic and cultural life into the neighborhood.

🏀 Deep River Recreation Center

Situated within the neighborhood, Deep River Recreation Center offers youth baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playgrounds with a picnic shelter, giving families easy access to active, community-centered outdoor amenities.

🍴 Wendover Avenue Dining Corridor

Immediately accessible from Bent Tree, the Wendover Avenue strip includes restaurants like Sammy G’s Tavern for relaxed steak and seafood, Odeh’s Mediterranean Kitchen for shawarma, and Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill, ensuring a solid mix of nearby casual and flavorful dining options.

🛒 Retail Hub Near Wendover & Interstates

Thanks to proximity to interstates I‑40 and I‑74, Bent Tree residents enjoy convenient access to everyday shopping at Harris Teeter, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Food Lion, plus entertainment at the nearby Regal Palladium theater.

Bent Tree

This September in Bent Tree

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

September 5 – October 3, 2026

Pick‑Your‑Own Muscadine Grapes at Cauble Creek Vineyard

Cauble Creek Vineyard, Salisbury, NC

A short drive from Bent Tree, residents can enjoy a charming farm outing picking fresh muscadine grapes amid peaceful vineyard scenery—an ideal early fall family activity.

September 10–13, 2026

2026 SmokeOut Rally

Rowan County Fairgrounds

Motorcycle rally featuring custom bike shows, live music, pancake breakfast and biker church—a lively motorsports‑themed weekend not far from Bent Tree for enthusiasts and families alike.

September 12, 2026

Rock the Park

Rockwell Park, Rockwell, NC • 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Free live music, food trucks, vendors and kid‑friendly activities make this community festival in Rockwell a fun local outing just a short drive from Murraysville.

September 21–26, 2026

Rowan County Fair

Rowan County Fairgrounds • Opens 5 p.m. Mon–Fri, 3 p.m. Saturday

Classic fair experience with rides, fair food and entertainment—perfect for families and conveniently within Rowan County for Bent Tree residents.

September 17, 2026

Tour des Trees at The North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, NC • 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Educational and family‑friendly afternoon hosting cyclists and arboriculture presentations, combining nature, learning, and a scenic drive from Bent Tree.

September 19, 2026

Randy Travis Music Festival

Downtown Marshville, NC • 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

A free, full‑day, family‑oriented music festival celebrating country heritage in downtown Marshville—well‑worth the drive for music lovers near Bent Tree.

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