Honestly, after going for another run here, I have to up my rating to 5 stars. The greenway is…read morepretty darn beautiful, and there's parking right next door to it. In my last review, I should have also noted that there's a fishing pier (no idea if people actually catch anything, but I did see a few trying!) and a covered "shelter" where people can hang out on their laptops and enjoy the outdoors. Overall, I think this park will become one of my running staples.

We walked to this park from our house in Cary for years !! We moved and I will have to admit that…read moreI miss it. The paved walking trail goes all the way around a small lake. There are a few sets of stairs and a small hill that you can train on as well. Baseball fields and volleyball and swingsets. We spent many a day here playing tennis and soccer with my kids. It's a great little park. Give it a visit - you will be glad you did.

This is an excellent nature trail. It runs along the Neuse River. It is well maintained and is…read moreperfect for walking, running, or biking. The leaves are just starting to change and will be beautiful in a couple of weeks. If you are in the area and need to stretch your legs, then I would suggest doing it here.

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 4 Location: 4 Decor/ambiance: 5 (its nature!) Customer Service: na The Neuse River Greenway was the BEST gift the city could have given us! You'll find yourself finding a trailhead all over of the city. Some of these trails stretch across several counties. There is always somewhere to park. The best part of these trails is they are FREE to use! I meet with the Raleigh Road Runners each week where we have ran most of the trail!

My go to Place to reflect and unwind…read more Peaceful at times is an understatement. Weekends are a lil. Crowed if the weather is nice. Bugging obviously after the rains and warmer weather.

This is a nice place to explore! I enjoyed walking and relaxing at a picnic table there. Be aware,…read morethough, that the only bathroom option is a portapotty, which is better than nothing, I guess.

I checked this out after work and rode my bike around the trail. It was a beautiful ride with great…read moreviews. It isn't too long but it's a great spot in a central area.

There is something here for everyone! A playground, walking trails, basketball courts and more! The…read moreviews here are beautiful and there is plenty of free parking! This lake is so peaceful and gives you time to connect with nature!

My dog and I love this park! There's lots of parking spots, a beautiful pond and lots of ducks. We…read morewill walk the perimeter a few times and head over to Sunni Skies for a treat. There's also a baseball field and a playground for the kids.

I come here every summer and the kids love it. It is rarely overly crowded. There are plenty of…read moreways the kids can enjoy themselves; 2 playgrounds, skateboarding, fishing, baseball, basketball, volleyball etc. There's plenty of nature. But a brown duck with an orange bill did chase us when we got to close! Hahah so let them be. You could get bitten‍

Very well kept park located in south west Raleigh not too far from downtown. The parking is…read moreeffortless. The restrooms were clean. The trails were scenic and relatively easy to navigate. I enjoyed the trails and I recommend hiking here. There is a nice pond loop trail area that's really nice. I'd definitely return. No pets are allowed here. That's the only downside. Besides that it was a great time here. This is a nice 3.5 miles when covering all the trails.

Although out of the way from Wake Forest, this park is nice. Not too easy and not too difficult…read more Very little elevation change, however the trail is mostly dirt. So, if it is raining be prepared for some muddy conditions. The trail is pretty much covered by trees that provides some shade. Yesterday it was in the 90s, but with the breeze and shade, I was able to get 12000 steps. There are clean restrooms at the entrance/exit of the park. There was also ample parking. The trail is a little over 1 mile if you just go around the lake. There are more steps if you take the trail into the woods. Stay on the paths and they will loop you back. Yesterday, the only disappointment was the water wheel wasn't being used and we didn't get any pictures of that.

I was in the area and looking for a nice place to enjoy my lunch. Being in Cary frequently, I can…read morealways find a well-maintained and beautiful park close by. This Nature Preserve was super close so I paid it a visit. Wow is it gorgeous here. Even though you can hear traffic from the parking area, you are quickly whisked away into some of the best nature scenes that Cary has to offer. There is plenty of signage, so you always know where you are. There's also plenty of signage describing what's around you and how to get there. This is one gem of a park!!

I attended the Fall Salamanders Program yesterday and saw two large marbeled salamanders! It was a…read morebeautiful day for an outdoor learning experience with our salamander expert Stephanie. We hiked into the woods and she knew exactly where to look for the stunning little creatures. I have hiked the Preserve and it is lovely and a good workout with steps and small hills. There is a great visitors center with info and bathrooms too. Hemlock Bluffs is a small park that makes a huge impression. You should definitely check it out and have fun!

I had already done my daily walk at another park but I wanted to explore a little bit of the…read moreBrookhaven Nature Park. Definitely away from noise and civilization, this park is only noisy from the nearby school. It is quiet and secluded and there is a network of both paved and natural trails. The trails follow and cross Crabtree Creek. At the entrance, there is a handicapped accessible observation deck with picnic tables. I did not spot any other active features and there did not seem to be a restroom. The park is well-maintained and full of wonderful spots to see nature. I did see a deer who ran off when they spotted me. It was a great little break from Raleigh traffic. [Review 2466 of 2024 - 3920 in North Carolina - 23478 overall]

A small patch of woods where a number of streams converge. Trails are not really handicap…read moreaccessible, even though it's advertised, but this is a pleasant escape in suburban Raleigh. There are picnic tables (some covered) and shaded benches along the paths.