This is a quaint little park right on the Neuse River Trail. It has a a boat launch, clean…read morebathrooms, bicycle repair station, paved trail, and a kiddie play area. The area is really clean, and a nice place to take your little ones to play, or as an access point to reach the trail. It is right behind the River Bend School, almost in the back of the parking lot. I would recommend this as a nice place to drop the small ones to play for a little bit. #460

Small park but plenty of things to climb, slide and play on to release energy and have some fun…read more Small slide for toddlers, big swing, climbing ropes, climbing rocks, and see-saw. They also have some places in the shade for parents and caregivers to sit.

Forest Ridge Park offers a little something for everyone. Nice sized playground area, picnic…read morepavilions, short hiking trails to Falls Lake, an intro mountain biking 3 mi loop, a welcome center, disc golf, fishing, kayak or paddle boarding if you bring your own. There is no swimming, wading, or beach area. Plenty of parking available.

This is a very nice park in North Raleigh which offers a playground and many walking, hiking and…read morebiking trails that loop around parts of Falls Lake. There is ample parking and there are bathroom facilities on site. You can see lots of birds and other wildlife on the trails. Just keep in mind that during hunting season, there will be hunters in the area and people who are hiking are advised to wear either abs orange vest or sweatshirt.

This place is quite cute. Very good for small children under 8. If children are running about and…read moreyou have a toddler, you better keep an eye out if those kids aren't. Nice place to take children when it is warm out and when done, plentiful for dining to choose from and desserts afterwards. Also, you can book children's birthday parties here too.

Love it. It's the perfect place for indoor play and great for kids that are climbers. Technically…read morethe indoor playground is meant for ages 5-12 but it's not strictly enforced or monitored or anything. Just like any other park, just keep an eye on your kid and you're fine. It's air conditioned which is awesome. What a fantastic place for kids to play during the warmer days or rainy weather. Apparently it's the first rec center in Raleigh with an indoor playground and rock climbing wall. They offer a number of programs, camps, and rental options as well. They're closed on Sundays.

I used to visit this park w/ my now 8 year old daughter when she was a toddler & lived nearby and…read morewere members at the gym across the parking lot. I revisited for the first time since then with my 1 year old son today to soak in the warm weather. The playground isn't huge but it's nice, with fairly new equipment and a little something for all ages. They have a couple of toddler swings (as in 2), a couple of "big kid" swings (also, just 2), and a good-sized playground with several slides (including a nice, tall one for the big kids!) They also have a bunch of picnic tables under a large, covered shelter, a soccer field, and tennis courts. Oh, and there are bleachers next to the playground (for the soccer field, I'm assuming) so there's plenty of room to hang out/eat lunch while the kiddos are playing!

Great center to play pickleball. Three courts for open play. Staff is very kind, restrooms and…read moreparking pleasant. I will definitely continue going to play there.

Millbrook Exchange Park Tennis is hands down one of the best places to play in Raleigh! I went the…read moreother night after 8pm and had the best time. They have plenty of courts, which makes it easy to find a spot to play without feeling crowded. The courts are always super clean and very well maintained. The lighting at night is excellent it feels bright and safe, which makes evening matches really enjoyable. Parking is convenient and stress-free, and I also appreciate that there's staff on-site until closing, which adds an extra sense of security. Whether you're playing casually with friends or getting in some serious practice, this park is such a gem. I'll definitely be backnight tennis here is unmatched!

This park is a little deep into the residential neighborhood but it does have some decent parking…read more I thought the large rubber-base playground was very cool - it has modern playground equipment and plenty of places for the adults to sit. Also two concrete-surface basketball courts and the only official handball court in the city. I did not check out the community center here, but it apparently runs computer training programs and some after-school stuff. [Review 11928 overall, 1710 of 2019.]

Amazing gem of a park. I mainly use it for the calisthenics area, which has everything you need…read more Pull-up, dip, push-up, low bars, high bars. As someone who is shorter, it's also nice that their pull-up bars aren't built too high. I really enjoy not having to jump up to a bar for once, and I bet kids could easily use them as well. I've seen a team of inspectors checking out the park and picking up trash while I was working out, it's definitely upkept.

Roberts Park is a large green space with a bunch of stuff to keep you busy. Picnic shelters with…read morebarbecue grills, an outdoor basketball court with concrete surface, lighted tennis courts and a baseball field. The playground is for ages 5-12 and has a rubberized surface. Perfect for tiring out toddlers! The Roberts Park Center has an indoor weight room, gym, activity room, meeting room and a warming kitchen. The meeting room and kitchen are available to rent. I did not visit those today when I stopped by. There is street parking as well as a small parking lot. [Review 12739 overall, 51 of 2020.]

More than just a people park, there's also a pretty decently sized canine park here!…read more The people park includes a community center with a gymnasium, game room and meeting rooms with a small kitchen. There are three lighted baseball/softball fields, four lighted pickleball courts and four lighted tennis courts. I spotted picnic shelters, stocked fishing ponds (catch and release) and a bunch of walking paths. The dog park was really busy today with at least a dozen in the "large" side and two on the "small" side. Running about and parking while their humans chatted and watched. The park has plenty of parking. [Review 2422 of 2024 - 3878 in North Carolina - 23435 overall]

Flaherty Park in Wake Forest is located on the north end of town on N White Street. They've put…read moresome money into upgrades to the ball fields and the dog walk in the last few years. I was there Friday for a Wake Forest Fungo baseball game. The team and league are comprised of college baseball players (mainly division 2 & 3) who play for the summer. The field they are on has been improved from an open cut infield to a grass one and they built an announcers box and snack stand. They also added batting cages and covered stands on both sides. It was fun coming out although is was hot and close to 100 degrees at game time which was 6:30pm. They do sell light snacks, soda and beer at the venue.