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.

My grandkids absolutely love this park. There is so much for them to do. They have slides, big…read moreand small, large and tall. They have swings, places to sit, musical instruments, a sand box, and even a splash pad. The kids are able to run from one area to the next and thoroughly enjoy themselves. There is plenty of parking and they even have a concession stand..not sure of when it's open. Kids will definitely have an enjoyable time at this park!

Pleasant Park is absolutely massive and great for kids of all ages. It isn't gated all around but…read moreit's gated where it counts (there's a fence to prevent people from running out onto the road) so that's good. There is a big splash pad but it didn't have that many kids using it despite being unbearably hot. There is also a sandbox. It is also one of the parks that has a StoryWalk where you can read pages from a featured children's book (usually themed with nature or gardening or seasons) as you walk along a simple path in the park. I love these because it is exciting for children and engaging while also encouraging literacy and movement during family time. There is so much to do here. I really feel like your kid wouldn't get bored visiting this park. Also there is tons of parking. There were multiple groups celebrating birthdays when we visited on the weekend.

Bond Park Lake Trail is such a lovely spot for an easy outdoor escape in Cary. The trail is about…read morehalf paved and half unpaved, which made it feel a little more natural while still being very accessible. It was especially great for dogs -- there were so many happy pups out enjoying the trail, and the atmosphere felt super friendly and relaxed. A huge plus was how shaded most of the trail is, which made the walk comfortable even on a warmer day. The lake views along the way were beautiful and peaceful, and there are plenty of large grassy areas throughout the park that are perfect for picnics, tossing a ball around, or simply lounging outside with a book. The park itself is also very well maintained with lots of parking, clean restrooms, and helpful amenities. I also liked seeing the workout stations scattered along the trail for anyone wanting to turn their walk into a little fitness moment.

We had our baby shower at Buehler Shelter and had a great experience! You can pay ahead of time and…read morereserve the shelter. It was a large area with lots of picnics tables. It is somewhat secluded. Plenty of parking and bathrooms are nearby(but not too close)

Incredible park with something for everyone. Love love loved this park. It is in a nice shady area,…read morethere's playhouses, multiple picnic/patio table areas for parties and people to eat meals and/or snacks. It also has a big range of play equipment for different age ranges. Did I mention that I love this park? There are cool statues inspired from fantasy themes like a lion with a squirrel body or a tortoise with a hare's head as well as a giant sea monster on a hill, complete with a nest of eggs. There's also an area with water spray thingies. That's my best attempt at describing them. They had been off for the winter but they're back on since a couple weeks ago! The kids love it especially with the weather heating up!

"Can we go to the dinosaur park, mommy?" I don't think he fully gets the difference right now…read more There is a large dragon sculpture that kids can climb on but there's no dinosaurs. The park is in heavy usage and it seems like due to this, likely, there are often things broken here. A bench, a fence, etc. There are multiple different play areas and a water play area. It's a delightful park to visit. We have played here for two hours straight. There is a covered picnic area that you can rent and people often do so for kids birthdays. The variety of play experience make this play so popular - sandbox with play excavators, climbing areas, platform rocks, a tree house area, dragon area, water play, slides and Roller slides, instruments, young kids play areas. This park is recommended (by me).

You can see from my photos the ness teenagers left and 2 teenagers that wouldn't leave the tunnel…read more They also used strong language and dropped multiple f bombs. It wasn't until the 5th fuck that I said something. My 4 year old autistic child just wanted to go through the tunnel. Very disappointed, this used to be a nice family friendly park

Very nice new (2018) playground in Wake County. Located next to Salem Schools, and a small path…read moreconnects this park to the Wake Zone Espresso coffee shop. There is a .5 mike path around a pond adjacent to the park. There are also three picnic tables next to the playground. A small dedicated parking lot with about 25 spots is adjacent. At this time, there is no bathroom available. The playground itself is cute and well thought out. It is a Train theme and the rubbery ground has some printed train tracks and other related pictures. There are three structures -- one for younger children, one for older children, and one for climbing. There are also two kid swings (no infant swings) and one circle swing more than one child can play on. There is no accessible swing in this playground. There's a small fake pond with a crawling log and a stone to climb. Overall, it's a nice playground with good, new equipment. There's a spinning cage to play in for the sensory inclined. There's a "ticket window" for some imaginative play, as well as a small place to sit with a table inside the play area itself. The playground is not fenced but is adjacent to a fenced soccer field. Equipment was hot in the hot summer sun, but that is to be expected when it is 95+ degrees out. The playground is small but has a lot to do, and it would be easy to keep an eye on more than one child at the same time in the space. Lack of a bathroom is annoying, but another excuse to go grab a coffee at the Wake zone then come back to let the kids play more. I look forward to the future greenway connection to Davis Drive playground.

This park is absolutely beautiful! We visited for the first time when they had a free concert in…read morethe park. Delta Rae was playing and they were amazing as usual! We loved the setup of the playground right near the amphitheater. It allowed us to hang out there for a bit with our son before the show started. It was also nice that we could buy drinks in the park and walk around with them.

Rated number 1 by USA Today and for good reason. It is a beautiful space!!! Very modern and up to…read moredate. This is by far one of the best parks I have ever been to. There is a playground, splash pad, a cafe, air conditioned bathroom, botanical gardens, amphitheater, and a little cafe. There was also a communication board near the playground for our nonverbal friends! Signs mentioned a dog park but I didn't get to that. There was a free art cart for kids. There were signs for a parking garage, but there is also street parking nearby too. Overall a great and free place to spend time with kids.

Disregard the address listed on Yelp for apex nature Park. It takes you to town hall/community…read morecenter next door which was super clean and organized with friendly staff who helped me out with directions. Apex nature Park is on barbecue/Evans road (2600 Evans Road).

We got lunch from a nearby food truck yesterday and brought it here to eat.They have a covered…read morepicnic area with clean tables, bathrooms and recycling. There's even a small grill, but it doesn't look like it's used very often, if ever. The park includes a small playground, soccer field and tennis courts, and a walking path. It's a lovely place to spend a few hours near downtown Apex.

The dog park here is pretty spacious. There's enough space for dogs to roam around and play. The…read morewatering hole gets muddy, especially after it rains, but the dogs don't seem to mind, so neither do we. The place is pretty well maintained and the other guests here are friendly enough. You do have to pay an annual fee 50$ for a pass, and though I wouldn't mind it being for free, we do love coming here.

It's a clearly marked soccer field with goals in great shape and a backstop on one…read more It can be a little hard when conditions are dry yet when it is watered or rains, it does not hold water well; it is not a level field It is however in a great location and offers seating on both sides of the field. It is often used for recreational leagues and practices yet it may be available to the general public as well

I wasn't expecting this: a nice little neighborhood park. It has everything a neighborhood park…read moreshould have: a playground, a shelter, a picnic table, an open field, a paved walking trail, and a small pond with a dock. The walking trail is busy with joggers, walkers and sometimes, dogs, along for the exercise with their humans. The trail circles the small pond and winds through the trees. Although in the fall you can see the homes in the back of the park, during the summer you'll maybe never see them when the large trees are fully in bloom. The shelter, the grounds, the dock, the asphalt trail, the play equipment, appears well maintained. Fishing is allowed, with a license from the town of Apex, making this a perfect little spot for low-key relaxing in a not-so-intimidating setting.

Bad fishing spot don't waste your time--too many turtles and poop.read more

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!