We visit this park frequently it's such a nice park and well maintained. There are 2 separate…read moreplayground areas and today we just visited 1 side. We played on the side next to the tennis courts and it did have some updates. 1 of the slides was repaired, which was nice to see. They have a sizable restroom and lots of picnic tables under a pavilion. There are baseball fields and a paved walking path all the way around the park. They just installed a new fitness center for adults in the farthest field from the SRAC. My personal favorite is the playground with the pirate ship and rubber mats under all the equipment. My only complaint for today was that they had fresh mulch delivered, it looked like it was sitting, waiting to be spread and it was on top of one of the slides so the equipment couldn't be used. Other than that, it's a great park!

Its a very nice park that you can take your kid to play and walk. also has a green way that is 6…read moremiles. 3 miles all the way to downtown Smithfield and 3 miles on the way back to the park. I highly don't recommend coming when they are cutting the grass. The people that cut the grass don't care if they hit ur car. I had a guy blowing the grass off the cement with the leaf blower and he would blow the air on my car mind you I was inside my car and he could see me. I had several tiny rock hit my car as he was blowing air into my car. I would think its common since if your using the weed eater or an leaf blower you have the use it so when u cut the grass nothing would fly onto the cars or the people but they don't care about that so there is grass, rocks and stick thrown up in the air which can hit a car or a person!

Located at Mina Weil Park at 1012 South John Street, Goldsboro, this recreation center is the…read morecity's newest. The gymnasium, kitchen, multi-purpose rooms, picnic shelters and ball fields can be rented for your personal use. However, the City Parks and Recreation team of professionals create an outstanding offering of programs ranging from drop in to instructional and from informal to highly competitive for all ages, abilities and interests. Check out group fitness classes, Special Olympics, corn hole, Senior Games, basketball leagues, Zumba, volleyball softball, sewing, the after school program, the fitness center and so much more. More up to date info available at goldsboroparksandrec.com The park houses 2 softball/baseball fields, outdoor basketball court and tennis court, playground, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor fitness equipment, restrooms and 2 large picnic shelters. Ride your bike! Bike rack and various bike maintenance equipment available right at the entrance.

Went to the facility today 8/6/2022 for my Family Reunion we get There the refrigerator was full…read moreand there were pizzas in the over that didn't belong to us..... the staff wasn't friendly at all and one of the staff told everyone they had to leave at 3:40 when we had the facility until 4pm. We were already cleaning the place and everyone would have been out of the room at 4 but he didn't give us time to thank our families for coming and we love them and to be safe:( but yet he got in line to get a plate of food (I didn't know until later because he wouldn't have gotten that plate) rudeness shouldn't be a part of renting a facility....... we were very disappointed in the way the staff member treated us he was rude from the moment we arrived....... We don't recommend this facility for rental mainly for how ugly the Staff was. The facility itself was really nice but the staff not so much

This park is a hidden gem! Literally, it's down powhatan rd and kind of in the middle of nowhere…read more The restrooms were squeaky clean! Parking was right near the playground and close to the pavilion. They had paved handicapped parking spaces. The equipment looks brand new and they have hand sanitizer units on every section. They have shade umbrellas, 2 sliding sections, lots of climbers, 2 full swing sets, teeter saws, a sand volleyball pit and it looked like they're still developing. So happy to have found this place!

I had the pleasure of meeting both the director, Matt Smith, and recreation Program Supervisor…read moreTimothy Messer. Despite the pandemic, they are working to provide recreation programs and open facilities indoors and out, to the best of their ability. I enjoyed touring Benson and seeing ball fields, soccer fields, picnic shelters, the band stand home to summer concerts as soon as they can return, municipal park, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, playgrounds and the future site of a rehabbed space for a community center. While the Benson Civic Center at 1204 North Johnson shows its age, it was well maintained and designed for more active times. The weight room and cardio equipment are open with social distancing and masks required. The game room seemed so empty. There are two other under utilized meeting rooms due to the pandemic. The attached Benson Center for Active Aging was buzzing with volunteers at the clothing closet and also serves as a food pantry distribution site. Many virtual activities being offered as well.

this is sad man, first there is kids that look very sick, no shoes on, the playground looks very…read moreold and dirty. This playground is a health hazard, do better.

Like some others have mentioned, the problems with the park aren't really pertaining to the park…read moreitself. It's usually the people who come to the park. Every so often you get someone not cleaning up after their pet, a rambunctious pup that doesn't know their own size, a h*mper, or an aggressive dog. Those are more owner issues, and with a park being public space, there's no real way to curb that. You just have to be on alert. Besides those things, my main issue is the height of the fences and that IS a park issue. It's right by a road people usually speed through, and among the many dogs I have and foster, one of them is a treeing walker coonhound. If you know anything about that breed, you know they be tree-walking. They tree-walk trees mostly, but they'll happily tree-walk their furry butts right over a fence if it's short enough. These fences are more cake-walk than tree-walk for my hound. I can't bring her here. She will yeet herself over that fence and right off the doggie census. That said, assuming your dog is not a fence-jumping maniac, it's a fun place.

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness Man oh man oh man!! If this had a water feature it would be a five-star Park!! The big dog park and the little dog park are two completely separate parks, in fact you have to walk over a little Bridge to get to the big dog park from the little dog park!! There are plenty of poop bag holders and trash cans and there are a few little benches around for you to sit on. There are a couple of agility items and a fire hydrant!! Wouldn't be a dog park without a fire hydrant. The ground covering is kind of like bark chunks? If you have weak ankles it's a little hard to walk on. But there are some old groceries and plenty of room for your dogs to run around and have fun. There is parking very close although you do have to walk across a little Bridge unless you're going to the small dog park.

I-95 took this park from large and spectacular to just a tiny little park. The signs on the 95…read morestill say huge park with lots of acres. Reader beware: It used to be. Now the 95 is spreading and it took over 75% of the beautiful dog park. There is a dog friendly hotel there and while it's fine for a hotel dog park, don't stop for just this little dinky fenced in park. There are much better ones to visit.

We stopped here on our way down and then on my way back. Great stop for our fur baby! She had…read moreplenty of room for the zoomies action and sniffs, even in the rain. This last time was on Monday, Feb 7th. The trash can was either full or people just dumped their bags around the canister. Appeared that most owners did pick up after their dogs, but unfortunately there's always those few who don't! This will be definitely be one of our stops when passing through with our fur baby!! Thank you, town of Benson for this lovely break!

My first visit to the public pool. I attended for the free Swim Lesson offered on June 20. Its part…read moreof the Worlds Largest Swim Lesson adding Selma, NC, to a worldwide effort to promote water safety and the importance of everyone learning how to swim. The Lesson was well attended, the Parks and Recreation director and his staff were organized, attentive, and energetic in an effort to break the worlds record. Great job! The Town of Selma recently bought this pool in 2019. It is now under the management of the Parks and Recreation Department that uses a private contracted pool management company to staff and maintain it. Typically there is a cost to enter this public pool. Summer passes called memberships for individuals and families are available in a limited number. Daily passes are also available. The pool has two sets of steps in the 3 foot (most shallow end) and two ladders on the 10 foot end (deepest end). A safety line divides the shallow (3-4 feet) from the deep end (5-10 feet). Ample comfortable lounge chairs and regular chairs are available along with two picnic tables. Gravel parking Pool has handicap access as well.

Veterans Memorial park is a serene and dignified space dedicated to honoring local veterans who…read moreserved and sacrificed across generations. Located at 290 East Walnut Street, the park features a thoughtfully arranged landscape of memorials, plaques, and monuments that pay tribute to Wayne County natives lost in service. The layout encourages visitors to walk through its commemorative spaces, each designed to evoke contemplation and reverence and be reminded of the enduring legacy of service and sacrifice in Wayne County. It is also a popular site for weddings, photo shoots, patriotic gatherings, and quiet reflection. [Review 751 of 2025 - 4183 in North Carolina - 24311 overall]