McClenehan Park

(4 reviews)

15.7 mi

We're lucky to have friends that are members that occasionally bring us as their guests!…read more The pool is great and we love the shallow end for the younger kids. The Grill also has a good selection of items for meals or just a quick snack. We have also been to the clubhouse area and playground for some parties and events.

In Chapel Hill, "The Farm" refers to the private club of the UNC Faculty-Staff Recreation…read moreAssociation. It's kind of like a country club, but without a golf course. There are tennis courts, pickleball courts, swimming and diving pools, outdoor rock climbing walls, a gym, an outdoor basketball court, disc golf, beach volleyball, a clubhouse, playground, three shelters (pavilions) with wooden tables and benches, and more. Actually, it's more like a private park than a private country club. In terms of how nice The Farm is, I'd say it's on a public park level. When I saw The Farm is private, I was thinking it would be nicer and perhaps higher-end. Instead, it felt more like a small city park that happens to be private. My wife has been here multiple times for various UNC events. I attended one of the events with her. It took place at The Farm's clubhouse, the adjacent pavilion, and the playground. It was a family-friendly event. Parents brought their children who played on the playground. Food and drink were set up inside the clubhouse's kitchen. The clubhouse and overall grounds and facilities that I saw were modest. The shelter had string lighting lining the ceiling. The tables had a lot of what looked like dried-up paint/finger paint on them, presumably from kids' activities. It makes sense since the playground was right next to us. Also nearby was a bunch of bamboo which made for a good backdrop for group photos. During our Saturday afternoon visit, I saw people playing beach volleyball and the pool(s) looked busy. The Farm is located east of UNC campus, not far from the Chapel Hill-Durham border. It's off 54, accessible via Barbee Chapel Rd, just past UNC Finley Golf Course. It's due south from the Rizzo Center (south side of 54).

Google Street View image captured in August 2019 of the roadway entrance to The Farm. View facing south down Barbee Chapel Rd. Street sign.

Map of The Farm from The Farm's website.

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Chapel Hill Tennis Club

4.0

(7 reviews)

13.6 mi

Like a well oiled machine! Families out at the pool or tennis and lots of activities constantly…read moregoing on! Casual atmosphere loved it!

Great club, courts in excellent condition. Has everything a tennis player needs. Very well managed.read more

Outside pool and poolside lounge

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Tennis courts

Cone Kenfield Tennis Center

(1 review)

15.5 mi

What a great Tennis facility for The Tar Heels. The courts are set up for Competition play, both…read moreday and night. Indoor facility also if it does rain. You have grandstands for viewing, a canopy area to keep the sun from baking you. Bring a cushion , you never know how long a match is going to last.

Stadium courts. Viewing on each side.

Tennis courts

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The Lawn & Tennis Club of Nc - Pro Shop

3.5

(2 reviews)

40.0 mi

i've been a member this whole summer. i love taking my kids to the pool it's a nice area. but the…read moremanager of this establishment is the rudest person and so passive aggressive. when i tell you this man needs an attitude check im not kidding. not once but twice i've talked to him and he's the biggest asshole. i came on a day that was open and there was no one else there, he came up to my car and i asked if he was open since it wasnt monday when they are closed. he explained to me that the pool was open but he was going to clean the pool. then very rudely said to consider that and make the smart decision. like i'm the fucking problem here. i immediately rolled up my window and left. if you're trying to clean your pool on a day you're open you should have done it on FUCKING MONDAY! when you're actually closed and don't allow members to come! also you're lawn looks like a fucking disaster and i hate it! even though you're called the LAWN & TENNIS CLUB! fucking asshole

Personally, I love Lawn and Tennis !!! It's a place where anyone can come and feel like "home". You…read morecan chose to play, or watch some great tennis while relaxing on the deck and you are always welcome. Not only does Steve work very hard to keep the tennis courts looking awesome, he also has great "socials". Anyone is welcome and even after a long day at work, he finds the time to make the members and guests feel special by grilling out for them. It's always a good time.

The biggest tennis community in Pinehurst, NC!

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Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club

(1 review)

21.2 mi

I am an avid tennis player and love the club. The players atre very friendly and its easy to find…read moreplayer at every level. The pros are friendly and always willing to help. The clay courts make playing easy on the body.

From the owner: Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club is one of North Carolina's premiere, member-owned clubs. We have…read morebeen a staple in the Triangle sports community for over 40 years, and promote a friendly, welcoming and fun environment for all of our members and guests.

Beer Tap #2 - we always have local craft beers on tap.

Spring Break Camp CTF!

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The Greenway Club

3.0

(2 reviews)

35.9 mi

Cosmetologist should have better understanding in one's choices. And how to address clients needs…read morein an appropriate way.

The Greenway Club is a wonderful membership athletic club for the whole family, and is open to…read moreanyone in Wake County. They have a junior olympic swimming pool, another pool with a waterslide, and a swim team. You will find lots of lounge chairs and shade covering for relaxing. There is also poolside basketball, a pool party / picnic area with grill, and outdoor showers. While the pool area is certainly a highlight, there are many other amenities that make the Greenway Club a true hidden gem. The multiple tennis courts include an on site tennis pro. They have sand volleyball and a playground. Games include corn hole and air hockey. And they even have a snack bar! On Friday nights you can enjoy the sounds of live outdoor music, and there are a wide variety of fun social events for all ages. The club house is beautiful and inviting without being pretentious. It has a vaulted ceiling, is surrounded by trees, and is always clean. There is a pool table, a kitchenette / bar area, and a video screen for presentations. The facility seats about 35 people, and is available to rent for events. The staff is great, especially the general manager Liz. Stop by and visit, you won't be disappointed!

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Do It Right Sports

(6 reviews)

18.5 mi

BEST TENNIS Coach in the area! Robert is the best coach one can learn form; he is very…read moreprofessional, extremely knowledgeable and has trained many students to advance to making Tennis as a career. He takes time to evaluate the game and designs lessons to work on both strengths and weaknesses. Robert has a unique style that teaches the real anatomy of tennis focusing on P-C-T-V (ask him about that when you call him). He is a real coach and not just a tennis teacher. I highly recommend him for all tennis enthusiasts.

Robert was referred to me by my mother and brother who also take lessons from him. He is very…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and really takes the time to evaluate my game, and instruct me on how to improve. I am looking forward to future lessons!

We learn that all things can balance.

The butt of my racquet is all messed up I can't balance my racquet coach?????

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Municipal Park

3.7

(3 reviews)

40.5 mi

Municipal Park is the main park for the city of Clayton, a suburb of Raleigh North Carolina. It's…read morethe main event where they do their fairs and July 4th fireworks events. Lots of parking and plenty of space for recreation. There are horseshoe pits, a basketball court, tennis court and a large well cared-for lighted baseball field. They do have a permanent structure with bathrooms. The fenced-in sand-based playground was in good shape, too. Several benches in the shade for parents to sit and watch. [Review 11821 overall, 1603 of 2019.]

I stopped by this park again today to get some good pictures…read more My kids have played here a couple times so we are familiar. It looks like they have updated some of the equipment, which is nice. The location is kind of hidden, its in a residential area, tucked away. They have a basketball court, baseball fields and play equipment including swings. The landscaping is not a neat as the other nearby parks, so its hard to give more than 3 stars. The city does host a 4th of July festival here every year as it has lots of space. Overall, its a cute little park that never gets very busy.

Municipal Park, Clayton NC

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Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club

(2 reviews)

30.5 mi

Fun great place to bring the family. They also have an "adult only" pool; 3 pools in total + mini…read morekiddy pool. For the kids and young at heart, there is a twisty water slide!! Snack bar offers hamburgers/hot dogs/ chips/ beverages/ice cream. You can bring your own drinks; but for safety reasons no glass beverages.

Great fun for the whole family, they step it up on holidays and the lifeguards take their job…read morepretty serious. Try the grilled cheese!

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Exchange Swimming Pools

(6 reviews)

15.5 mi

The Exchange Pool saved our Covid Summer! Our family has been going to Exchange Pool for two…read moresummers now. A great family atmosphere. The Exchange Pool went above and beyond during the 2020 summer with Covid precautions. Clean, careful, and professional. I look forward to returning 2021.

It's the little pool that could. Yeah, it's not exactly luxurious and if you are used to…read morehigh-falutin' pools like at the Tennis Club you might not be exactly impressed but it serves a vital purpose for the community and with reasonable memberships you can be okay that there isn't a snack bar and upscale amenities or a baby pool WITH a fountain. It's been home for the Cyclones , a local swim-team for kids preschool-12th grade, which keeps them conditioned, learning and honing their strokes and developing team building skills. This experience has been invaluable to many in the community. They have ample room for adult swimmers during adult swim. The kids all look like they are having a great time whenever I have been there.

Chalmers Pool

4.0

(10 reviews)

47.2 mi

This is the absolute worse pool for anyone that has any strength issues. I know a lot of…read moregrandparents take their grandkids swimming in the summer. This pool doesn't have regular ladders to get out of water. The steps are built into the wall, too far apart, very hard to maneuver, my shins got totally bruised after trying to climb my way out. Someone told me that on Tuesdays they bring out a regular ladder ‍, only Tuesdays! Very strange!

I visited this pool 7 years ago and when back in the area visited again. My 5 star review still…read moreholds! The kiddie pool was large and had some fun water features. There are plenty of chairs. The only thing I would wish for is a little more shade but it made me get in the Water more to cool off. The staff was friendly.

Came back about 8 years later while in town. Stiff a great place !

Family time at the pool.

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Can get full early on a HOT day.

Sandling Beach at Falls Lake

(6 reviews)

35.0 mi

The beach is spotless, with no trash anywhere. You'll see a few hair ties and bottle caps, but…read morenothing major. The sand is coarse because of scattered pebbles and bits of wood, so bring floppers for comfort. The water is clean and safe. Two large buildings are available for changing and showering. Picnic tables sit under the trees, and grills are open for cooking. The park has multiple trails, a children's playground, and it's dog‑friendly for walking. Entrance fees: $10 per vehicle, $5 for seniors.

Sandling is a man made beach within Falls Lake State Park. They charged $10 for the holiday…read moreweekend entrance fee. Sandling is accessible to the fire pits for barbecuing and is very small. Perfect for families and small children. You can access the beach on Creedmoor Rd. This was the perfect place for a convenient beach day 4th of July weekend. It saved me the 4 hour trip to Bear Island. I arrived early around 10:30 a.m. and there were no crowds. We camped out near the showers and bathrooms. This park is perfectly lined with trees in abundance. Perfect for barbecuing. We enjoyed our morning picnic and the water was very relaxing. I appreciate how clean the sand area was and the garbage was well organized as well. I brought my mother who is 72 and I had concerns about the proximity of the restrooms and showers and overall access. I was relieved to discover how convenient the beach access was for those with mobility impairment and disabilities. There are no pets allowed and no alcohol permitted. I watched the park rangers escort someone with a pit bull to the parking lot to return home and a woman was asked to dump out several beer cans. You have been warned. They run a tight ship here. I plan to return throughout the remainder of the summer months.

View of the beach from the sand. (Cloudy at this time)

Lake Beach

Beachfront

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Wee Pines Miniature Golf

3.3

(12 reviews)

39.2 mi

Two courses, one course is handicapped accessible. Both courses are creatively designed,…read morewell-kept & very clean. They offer special pricing at times, a 90-Day Pass and are available for events & parties. Wee Pines Miniature Golf is the only mini golf course in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines & Aberdeen area and their pricing is reasonable.

I am not one to write reviews however as a small business owner myself in the community, I think…read moreownership should be aware of what is going on in their establishment. Posted hours are "open until 9pm". We arrived at 7:50pm Attendant was bringing the sign in prepping to close already. When asked if they are closed she stated, the last tee off is 8pm. We paid and began play before 8pm. At 8:45 the music went completely off. At 8:50 half the lights went off. At 9:00pm all the lights went off. There was our foursome and another foursome left out in the pitch black dark on holes 16 and 14. Very lucky we did not trip getting off the course in the dark! We will never go back there and will not recommend this to anyone. Ownership should take a hard look at what's going on there. A Friday night and only 2 foresomes.....obvious what is wrong!

Fountain

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Flour Power

(4 reviews)

18.8 mi

I had my daughter's Birthday here August 2nd and I was very happy with how well Jamie and Christina…read moredid helping all the kids make cookies and their herb cheese pastry puff pastries. The kids had so much fun and loved participating in each step. The staff was so supportive and organized to keeping the flow moving so we had time for all the activities. Their kitchen is very clean and they are great at making sure all the chefs continue to wash their hands after each step to keep the work space safe. Working with management to plan my party was also easy and helpful to choosing options safe for young chefs. I have also come to their themed kitchen events with my daughter and she really enjoys them so we will continue to come back! Thank you Flour Power Team for creating a great space to make lasting memories!!!

We just did this amazing cooking class for adults this past week. Wanted to just give them an…read moreawesome review because the Ms Tammy made us feel so welcomed in the class! It felt like we were cooking with our mom! There were some other really awesome ladies there that were having a mom's night out and they were awesome as well! Highly recommend!

Nov Thanksgiving cooking class for adults! Super affordable

Kitchen

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Cute photo op area

Changing Tomorrow Farm

3.7

(3 reviews)

18.9 mi

So, I worked here and have been wanting to post this for a very long time…read more This camp is not somewhere I would send my child to. First of all, one of our activities and I have proof of this somewhere, was cleaning the barn stalls. Which I was "forced" to make the kids do. Second, the rabbits do not get proper care whatsoever. They live in a small shed with no hay and only pellets. They have pine shavings (which are harmful to rabbits) and rarely get time to run around. I have begged animal control to do something but the only thing I can do now is use my words. Rabbit teeth never stop growing, that's why they need hay. I will continue to call animal control until I know things are taken care of. I will continue to tell people what I know about this situation as it is animal abuse. Third, the small animal room is a joke. Those animals also do not get exactly what they need. It is a tooth and nail fight because the owner Jeff is completely cheap. Fourth, From 2019- now, I have heard several counselors tell me that Jeff yells at the kids during lunch. Or explains how horrible all of the food their parents give them is. Fifth, Jeff and I got into several disagreement about the scheduling with activity's for the kids. It was the same thing every day and the kids began to get bored like children do. Kids don't want to do the same nerf gun war every single day. Upon arrival in the morning your children basically help feed the animals which is great and all but this really isn't teaching them what you think. Send your kid to camp at the Hunts Center, Active Tracos, or Lifetime in Cary. There, your child won't be limited by what they can bring and you won't be supporting this.

Changing Tomorrow Farm is a fantastic track-out and farm camp designed for your children to have an…read moreincredible experience with animals and the environment around us.