Nice park, as beautiful as the location dictates. Senior friendly. I'm a senior and require a…read morerollator to walk any distance and the paths were accommodating.

Simple neighborhood park, came from FL with my 3.5 y.o. daughter and was looking for something easy…read moreand accessible. Not much parking but didn't matter in our case as there were a few open spots the afternoon we went. Not a whole lot of shade and a couple benches/tables throughout.

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).

Found this park when we tried to go to the library after it closed. Pretty new, play structures are…read morein great condition and have a lot of interesting designs and obstacles. Both structures are pretty low to the ground so are pretty good for young children. What sets this apart is the small amphitheater and seating options. Looks like it would be great for a small party, school class or just an informal play date with lots of kids. There is a large gazebo or pavilion right in the middle and lots of trees for shade. A few downsides: it may not be as adventurous for older kids, grassy area is small but useable and there is only one swing, which is a tire swing. Small things, but overall this was a great find right next to the library downtown!

I like this park mainly because it's secluded and virtually across the street from the Lakewood…read moreYMCA. Lots of kids came out to play even though there isn't much equipment to play on. My son loved the twisty slide best and it seemed that the other kids did too. There's a picnic area and a shelter area which I assume had bathrooms but I didn't check. There's also a huge sports field near the playground which means big kids can mingle with little ones once they are done with practice. Lots of shade from pine trees, and the company of squirrels, hawks, and various birds.

A combination park and swim center…read more You can drive by this small park and almost miss it. At the bottom of a hill and near the more visible swim center, this park has some large trees to shade the locals using the small the picnic area and playground while others use the nearby pool. It's quiet when you're at the bottom of the hill -- enough so that the sounds of traffic are muted -- but I suppose being in a residential area, with a cemetery on one side, helps with the noise level, too. No doubt the sounds of children playing (and in the summer, the noise from the nearby pool) are enough to counter the quiet and bring you back to neighborhood summer boisterousness. That's what a neighborhood park is for, after all.

This park is pretty run-down, in what would be called "Old Apex" and has no public bathroom…read morefacilities. My kids like it, but they like anything with slides and swings. I will most likely not return here as they are far better places in and around Apex.

Trinity Park is one of my favorite parks in Durham. It's safely located directly off Trinity Street…read morein "Trinity Neighborhood" (around the corner from Duke East Campus). It has two playgrounds, one that is enclosed by a gate for younger children, while the other is open and has features that would interested 5+ ages (i.e. slides, monkey bars, fireman's pole, etc). Several swings, picnic tables, two grills and a water fountain are also on site, as well as a lovely gazebo. I've seen lots of birthday parties hosted here and it draws in a large neighborhood crowd as well. The only real downside to the park are the missing bathrooms. This is a problem if you're making this a destination spot, but it also keeps the crowd more neighborhood only. You can find parking on the street off Watts or Trinity and there's a "Little Free Library" right off Watts that you won't want to miss! This is a great spot for an afternoon (especially if your child is in diapers...), they also do a wonderful job of keeping up the landscaping and have some lovely flower gardens and herbs on site.

Great park that had been around for years. There is access to the Greenway, which also includes a…read morenew extension, along with a basketball court, baseball fields, and pickleball courts.

This park was so fun! We went on a Saturday morning when it was raining on and off and had the…read moreentire place to ourselves. Even in the rain our toddler had a blast! Surprisingly, the equipment was not slippery in the rain. A lot of the slides were tube slides so we just wiped down the bottom of them. There was a large sandbox with a bunch of trucks and sand toys in it. Lots of picnic tables and some covered shelters.

As my family and I were visiting my sister, we had heard that Durham Central Park was hosting a…read moreReggae Event. We decided to go to get a taste of the Caribbean in the South. We arrived and there was a live DJ playing Dancehall and Reggae, which had a great selection of music. There were tents and food trucks around the perimeter which had long lines and for good reason. There was good food and great merchants which my sister bought a shirt and I got a bucket hat with the Panamanian flag on it. My sister told me that there were a couple events being hosted in the coming weeks. I would definitely return when I go visit my sister.

Downtown Durham is cool and Durham Central Park is a big reason why. When I think of Durham Central…read morePark, I mainly think of The Pavilion and Foster Street, which hosts the Durham Farmers' Market (https://www.yelp.com/biz/durham-farmers-market-durham), and the adjacent public greenspace, playground, and skate park located between Foster Street and Rigsbee Avenue. However, Durham Central Park extends well beyond that. It's really a neighborhood, encompassing some of the coolest spots in the city. Aside from the aforementioned farmers' market, highlights at Central Park for me have included: * Boxcar Bar & Arcade: https://www.yelp.com/biz/boxcar-bar-arcade-durham * Durham Food Hall: https://www.yelp.com/biz/durham-food-hall-durham * Foster Street Coffee: https://www.yelp.com/biz/foster-street-coffee-durham Additionally, my wife and her co-residents are big fans of: * The Glass Jug (bar): https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-glass-jug-durham-3 There's also a lot of great stuff around Central Park like: * M Sushi: https://www.yelp.com/biz/m-sushi-durham * Pizzeria Toro: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-toro-durham * The Blue Note Grill (barbecue and live music): https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-blue-note-grill-durham-2 * The Parlour (ice cream): https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-parlour-durham-2 * Viceroy (Indian restaurant): https://www.yelp.com/biz/viceroy-durham My wife likes to get her hair cut and styled at: * Rock Paper Scissors Salon: https://www.yelp.com/biz/rock-paper-scissors-salon-and-gallery-durham-2 The neighborhood also includes the DAP (Durham Athletic Park), former home of the Minor League Durham Bulls baseball team. According to artwork on the south side of the Liberty Warehouse Apartments, Durham Central Park was established in 2001. The Pavilion opened in 2007. There's lots of amazing public art in the neighborhood too. The municipal space is ideal for events like the farmers' market, festivals, live entertainment, food trucks, etc. It's perfect for the community.