I started coming to the Beaver Dam entrance of Falls Lake since there is a public beach, as well as…read moreaccess to the lake where you can open water swim. I have been practicing some open water swimming here. It is populated but has plenty of parking, making it feel family friendly and safe. On warmer weekend days I've seen families come out and have a BBQ. It's the perfect spot to enjoy the summer if you do not have access to a pool or can't make it down to the beach.

It's always nice going out to the Falls Lake area to hike. There are many trails for that and for…read moremountain biking too. Some of the trails are easy while others more challenging. Some off shoot trails go along the shorelines and people come out here to fish or put a kayak in the water. There are plenty of birds and other wildlife to watch in the lake areas. Just a historical note. The Falls Lake area is part of the Neuse River system and is the main supply of water for Raleigh & Durham. It was created in the 70s to supply drinking water for a quickly expanding area of the state. Many valley, farms, and pasture lands were flooded to create it. In times of drought it's not uncommon for the top of an old barn to be seen in the water.

Kayaking, Tubing and Ground camping is always a unique experience. Great people!…read more We always pleased!

Friendly staff, easy booking process, and a very peaceful 3 hour float ! The river is pretty…read morestagnant, so you will need some upper body strength to get moving in some spots, but it is very relaxing for the most part. I was hoping to see some wildlife, but only saw a squirrel and a bunch of dragonflies! Highly recommended this company and would definitely do this again.

Falls Dam and the greenway trails around it are a great and quick escape to nature. In minutes…read moreyou'll be away from the traffic and the stress of your particular day. I hope plans to turn this into a white water park do not come about. Let nature be nature. We need it more than it needs us.

I feel so lucky to live close to the dam. I am an hobbyist photographer and the wildlife here is…read moreamazing. I have watched a Osprey dive in and catch a fish. I have seen numerous Blue Heron and have gotten pictures of them catching fish. Eastern Blue Birds, vultures, and too many other birds to count. The Neuse River Greenway Trail starts here and you can walk up and down the trail from here. There is ample parking and you will see numerous people there ready to jog, hike or bike from the parking lot. You can park at the dam during the hours it is open and hike across the dam. The place is clean and there are bathrooms and a visitors center where members of the Army Corp of Engineers will happily answer any questions that you may have. Great place and it is all free.

A great place to spend an hour or so playing with a variety of farm animals. Farmer Mary is…read morefriendly and helpful - offering to let you (or your kids) hold baby bunnies, new chicks, or teach you about the various animals on her farm. We brought our newly walking 14 month old to the farm and he loved feeding all the animals and watching the chickens, ducks, and pig wander around with him. There are some things you need to know before you go: - do a quick read on her website or Facebook. There's instructions about your visit including hours of the farm (she updates it daily), food to bring, etc. - it's $10 per person to visit. It's based on an honesty system - you leave your money in a box at the entrance. Adopted children are free (as she has a couple of adopted kids herself) - don't forget your food for the animals! She has some there for a fee, but you can easily feed the animals by raiding your pantry or fridge. Unsweetened cereals (cheerios, cornflakes, etc), crackers (like Saltines), carrots, lettuce, celery, apples... all sorts of stuff make good and easy food for the animals. - if you're looking to rent an animals, there's information on that too! Yes, you can 'rent a pet.' This includes rabbits, guinea pigs, and from her site... it sounds like goats, pigs, etc are available. When we were there she was telling some people about it. Just ask! She does birthday parties and other events too, but our guy is a little too young to partake in those now. In the meantime, I think we're going to try to go over there whenever we need to clean out the fridge or pantry. It seems like a fun place to keep my little guy familiar with all sorts of animals, and was just a nice afternoon activity. She has picnic tables and told us to ask her for a tour of the pasture next time. Oh, and if you need a run down of some of the animals we hung out with: donkeys, llama, emus, chickens, ducks, a goose, a pig, a bunch of rabbits and guinea pigs, some roosters, peacocks, and goats! This is one of those places that makes me so happy that we moved to the area. It's so fun and unique and just offers another bit of local charm.

Farmer Mary was so sweet and our pup Lucy had the best time running in the open area. My wife and I…read morelayed in the hammocks and let the pup roam and she loved it. Farmer Mary also showed us her petting zoo with bunnies and guineas and told us their stories of how they found their way to her. You can tell she cares so deeply about her animals and is very passionate about what she does. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

I would give 5 stars just on the quality of my personal trainer, Benaisha Doctor. She does an…read moreexcellent job of thoughtfully planning workouts that took my physical issues into account, making every session both safe and effective...much more so than other trainers I have had through the years. She's a great coach; kept me on track, always cheerful, positive, and motivating. This became something to look forward to, instead of dreading it, making it very helpful in meeting my goals. Membership here does require a long-term commitment and swimming around full team schedules. I like the personal feel of the gym; the lap pool is warm enough for me; and the outdoor area is GREAT for families. It's not a new facility, but the equipment is well maintained and there are a variety of exercise classes.

I asked Denice Adrian, who is the Assistant General Manager, Director of Sales if I could just pay…read moreto take water aerobics classes because I am disabled and on SSDI. She flat out told me no. That basically have to pay almost $1,000 for their membership and the about $54 to $200 a month in addition to. They don't just allow people to just sign up and pay per water aerobics classes package or per class. I am trying to find places close to home that do indoor and outdoor water aerobics to be active. And not having luck. But don't go to Granite Falls Swim & Athletics in Rolesville! What a joke and way too expensive!!

Love this park. The trails are well signed, great bathrooms and parking. When you walk around the…read morelake you get great pics and see the turtles sunning. You can find some fun surprises on the trails. Very safe atmosphere.

My partner and I love to come here for a semi-trail run. Short loop around the lake and a portion…read moreof it follows the greenway. Playground, fishing, and bathrooms so a good place to spend an afternoon.

My kiddos had a great experience here for an hour of "jumping."…read more Thank you for offering a military discount! We truly appreciate it. We only used the trampoline park portion. However there are games, laser tag, bumper cars and more! The place was packed when we visited, but we never felt that we didn't have room to move about. My husband and I were able to find seating easily while the kids jumped. Perfect rainy day activity

We came on a Sunday afternoon with our 2 kids. They had fun, obviously. But, it's definitely…read moreoverpriced! We are used to going to Frankie's fun park in Raleigh and the prices are much higher for the games and the activities. $3 for some of the arcade games! $1.50 for most of the basic arcade games. It's not very well maintained either. It was nice to check out but, unfortunately; we won't be returning.

Love it!! This is our third year enjoying kayaking with friends and family. The staff is amazing,…read morefriendly, and welcoming. The equipment is always in good condition and the process is very well organized. I love that you can email them and they respond quickly! Looking forward to next year's adventure!! i recommend them 100%!!

We did a family canoeing trip for an hour at Cape Fear River Adventures and it was nice. The…read morescenery was nothing exciting and it was full sun the whole time, but our daughter enjoyed the experience. I think tubing would be a little more exciting. Everything was very organized and well run. The grounds are nice too; there's some chairs to sit, relax, and watch the river while the kids play.