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.

Great park for a 3yo! He loved the splash pad and had a great time. It was clean and there were…read morelots of other children and families

Love taking my toddler here! Me and my husband usually jog the perimeter as well, nice big spacious…read morepark.

Wonderful facility with caring instructors. It has the best Zumba class I have ever been to. The…read morewater aerobics is great as well. It keeps you laughing. The chair yoga is not easy at all. It gets your heart pumping.

This use to be the Wellness Center - now Sampson County YMCA…read more I purchased a day pass which cost me $10. The gym is clean, large, and offers so much. Personal trainers are available, classes are offered, steam room, pool and hot tub. This gym is the best thing to arrive in Sampson County! Whenever I'm in town I visit. I'd recommend to anyone in the area looking for a local gym.

We have taken a couple of pickleball classes here and they have been a lot of fun. The staff are…read moreincredibly friendly and helpful. Every class has been informative and fun. It's great to have indoor pickleball courts available so you can play no matter what the weather is. The facilities and classes available have been great for helping us pick up a new sport to play together as a family.

Great and friendly staff and they have awesome indoor Pickleball courts. I highly recommend this…read morefacility

I would love to give this gym 5 stars but the outdated building is what keeps me from doing so. I…read morehave been a student at NC State for 4 years and I love this place! The workers are friendly and helpful, and the facility has a lot to offer. The aquatics center in particular is fantastic, the depth of the pool at it's deepest is 11 ft, and at the shallowest is 4 ft. For members there are times during the week and on the weekend for "kids swim" so that all members of the family can join! The basketball courts were recently redone this past year (2014) so that NC State's team could practice there for a few months, so they are really fantastic to play on. All and all I have had a great experience with this gym, it is very popular among students and almost never too crowded to break a good sweat. Definitely check it out! Even if you're not a member I believe the price for a day-pass is $10 which is pretty reasonable!

So I used to be a student at NC State and I cannot believe that I never checked this place out when…read moreI was in school. I lived off campus, so I always went home straight after my classes and omg when I found out about Carmichael's classes and facilities, I was like "Man, I was missing out the whole time!!". Couple of my friends started going to the gym and they dragged my ass one day and that's how I found about Carmichael's classes. I get bored super quick if I have to workout by myself, but I can take classes over and over as long as there are some people around me. My favorite classes are body pump and cardio dance. Becca and Jenna are my fav teachers and all of teachers are really nice. They motivate you throughout the entire class and I'm telling you, these classes? phew! a great workout! You may think that meh, school classes.. but I think classes that they offer here are the best & most fun classes I've taken in the Triangle by far. Reasonable price for member, lots of classes you can take and I love their facilities(omg you should see their treadmills! you can watch Netflix, do your SNS, watch TV, and so much more!!!). Also, they offer lots of fun events every Friday called Happy Hour! If you have a family member who goes to NCSU, I def recommend you to try them out!

Lake Johnson Park is one of Raleigh's best spots when you want a workout that actually comes with a…read moreview. The 3-mile loop gave me the perfect mix of cardio, scenery, and just enough challenge to keep things interesting. The trail is mostly paved and very well maintained, but there are also a few off-road paths if you want to switch things up. The lake views are gorgeous throughout the walk, and the heavily wooded sections make it feel peaceful and shaded even on warmer days. I also appreciated that the trail has a few solid uphill stretches. I'd say it's ideal for intermediate walkers, runners, or cyclists looking for a scenic challenge without venturing into hardcore hiking territory. The only downside is the parking situation, which can get pretty tight during busy hours. Still, once you're on the trail, it's absolutely worth it. Raleigh really lucked out with this gem of a park.

Natures finest!…read more Local park with free (but limited) parking. Walking trails. Kayak and paddleboard rentals. Birdwatching. Clean picnic and public bathrooms. Great place to go and enjoy nature.

Came here for Trail of Tears and it was awesome! Definitely worth 15.00 donation! There was a live…read moreband, great audience, light show and tons of scares!

I come here to work out. The biggest thing that stands out is how clean this place smells and is…read more I've never seen it get crowded and it's better at 8am than most gyms. They have plenty of equipment that's new in the gym. The track upstairs is great to walk or run. This is a wonderful alternative to a national gym.

There is a lot of history behind this facility. The vibe is family friendly and community oriented…read more They have different prices for residents VW non-residents. They have a indoor track on the second floor and they alternate directions each day. There is no charge to use the track. But to note, it does get pretty hot upstairs on the track, especially if you're running. There are no fans, open windows or moving air on the second floor. The equipment in the gym is decent. All the equipment functions properly. There are aerobic classes available for members. There is a variety of ways to bring a member. They offer after school, track out camps, and summer camps for the kids. There is an annual fee to hope your child's spot. They also have different senior programs. The cost for monthly membership cost about $1.00 per day /!; it last 30 days from whatever day you start it. I would recommend this facility. So many activities available to enroll in.