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.

We frequent this pool often. It is $5 per person. They accept cash/card. The main pool parking lot…read moretends to fill up on the weekends. There is an overflow gravel lot right around the corner, which is still a short walking distance from the main entrance. I advise if you can't get there when they first open, to bring your own chair or towel to sit on (and plenty sunblock). The chairs fill up quickly and I'm sure the chairs with the umbrellas fill up even quicker. I actually prefer using my own chair. Bring extra cash (they take cards too), because they have a pretty decent snack bar. The snack bar sells chips, drinks, frozen pizza (you heat it up with their microwave), ice cream, etc. There are lifeguards on duty. They take breaks every hour. Kids have to exit the pool when the lifeguards take a break, but most don't complain because that is an excuse to get snacks or go to the rest room. On the weekends, the pool gets pretty packed. There are two diving boards and a kiddie section. I enjoy the music they play. Tons of great hits. I found myself singing a little They have covered picnic tables, but those fill up quickly. My kids love going and it is a great inexpensive way to entertain them for the summer.

Beautiful pool with a water slide, new lounge chairs, shaded tables and lifeguards on duty. The…read moreTwin Lakes pool is for residents only and you need your key fob to enter. Alcoholic drinks in cans and plastic containers are allowed. You can rent out the club house for private parties and events. I love the palm trees and the pool has a very nice resort-like feel. It is one of the perks of living at Twin Lakes and is definitely a highlight when it opens in May.

It is a great pool. I used to live in twin lakes but not anymore and I still come here. The water…read moreslide is awesome. You are a little scared at first but then when you go down the water is so fast and it is so fun! You come down at 3.5 feet and it is overall amazing! The lifeguards are always on duty and pay close attention and have very short breaks. It is a great pool!!!!!

This is an awesome neighborhood pool. The lifeguards are friendly neighborhood kids and they have…read moregood deck chairs and a nice baby pool area. The pool is surrounded by tall trees and gets a bit of shade later in the afternoon. There's a small diving board. You can buy drinks and popcorn fairly cheaply or get pizza delivered, and there's a grill for cooking out. It's a relaxed place to take your kids to the pool, or get a bit of sun. It's not optimal for swimming laps for a serious workout, but you could definitely do a few laps if you wanted to get in a little exercise. We were so happy to find this easygoing local spot to cool off in the summer in Hillsborough!

I have been coming to lake Jeanette swim and tennis for 5 years, and my family loves it. There's a…read morespot dedicated for smaller kids and two slides in the pool.

Nice big main pool that is very family oriented. I can say there are no shortage of kids at this…read morepool. They have slides, diving boards and mushroom shaped water falls for kids to play in/on. There is quite a bit of seating but it does get very busy especially on weekends and holidays. The snack bar is a nice addition that the smaller Turnstone pool doesn't have, it has pretty good food and is pretty cheap. I do wish it had more parking because it does get busy at the pool but also shares the same parking lot as everyone going to play tennis.

I had a great summer at Friendly Acres Pool. The pool was always clean and for the most part the…read morewater was always warm. It is a shallow pool no deeper than 4' without a diving board. There is a kiddie pool. During the week, the pool area is quite empty. It can get really busy over the weekends if the weather is wonderful. The tennis courts have just been refurbished. You must be a member at Pinetop Neighborhood Resort to utilize this facility. I met many new friends here. There is enough parking in the lot. I'll be back next year.

Very nice swim club and you don't have to live in the neighborhood to join!…read more The pool is pretty shallow, I think 5 feet at the deepest point, which makes it great for kids and for relaxing. There are 2 seating benches in the pool - really good feature to stay cool while still reading your book. The only downside is the pool isn't that big. You can't really use it for swimming. And if there are a lot of kids in the pool, its hard to avoid getting splashed. There's ample seating, plenty of tables and umbrellas throughout the dry deck. The dry deck and the bathrooms are always clean!

Great community pool. Laid-back vibe, friendly staff and patrons. My 8 yr old (and myself ;) make…read morenew friends every season.

Scottish Hills is a great community pool! Our family joined last summer and it quickly became our…read morefavorite place to be. They have great social events all summer long including food trucks and a BIG Forth of July celebration. Our family participated in the early bird swims, private swim lessons and have three children on the Sea Lion swim team. If you are in Cary and looking for a pool to join, I highly recommend SHRC.

We absolutely LOVE Woodcroft! Mr. Mike and staff are always so polite and welcoming. I do think…read morethere should maybe just a pool membership. As we're new members and I'm curious of what the rest of the year looks like once the pool is no longer available. But overall amazing experience so far

Best pool in Durham!!! The location, convenience, and amenities are wonderful. They have 3…read morelifeguards, a diving board, an awesome slide, and a kiddie pool area with fountains. The concessions stand offers alcoholic beverages and a lot of drink & food choices. The two large pavilions are great for parties and can be reserved. Membership is year-round, so they do hold events for kids, families, and seniors throughout the year and have the clubhouse to support gatherings. Our son loved the summer camps when he was younger and price was truly affordable.

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).

Easy trail around the island with nice river views. Good for beginners but lots of rocks and tree…read moreroots on the path.

For all the Triad parks we visited in 2020 (earning the Yelpie for Explorer of the Year,) this one…read moreis our favorite yet by far! It took a bit of travel for us, slightly over an hour each way, but it was worth it! The grounds here, the trail, the surrounding river, and the playground all make for the perfect day for kids and their parents, too! The nature trail is packed well and overall very stroller-friendly, with shortcuts in case you need to cut your walk short. There are also lots of great vantage points to sit for a moment and take in the scenery, if your kids will afford you that luxury. As for the playground, this is one to remember. It is so unique, constructed out of wood and fitting right in with the natural vibe of the surrounding woods. And the added bonus is listening to the flowing current nearby while your young ones enjoy going down the fish slide, swinging, and building a fort with bamboo. Also a lot of good spots for bird watching here! Be sure not to miss the part of the trail by the gravel parking lot. That takes you to the waterfall area, and there's a spot with 4 hammocks rigged up for kicking back and enjoying! Make a plan to come visit this place on a warm, sunny day. If you like nature, you and your family will love this! And if you are a history buff, interested in environmental conservatism, or a homeschool parent, this area is a good experience and opportunity to learn about the Saxapahaw/Sissipahaw natives' life on the Haw River and the development of the hydro mill as a source of energy. This area checks boxes for spiritual wellness, educational opportunity, and physical exercise as well. Aside of that, just fun and enjoyable!