Best playground I have ever visited!! So many great things. Clean and a lot of running…read moreopportunities. Climbing areas. Zip swings. Sun spots and shade spots. Absolutely loved it here for my little guy.

This playground is perfect for kids of all ages and abilities! My 1 year old always wants to be…read morewith big kids and this was the perfect spot for her. There are ramped ways up certain spots and a nice sand area. My daughter loved the swings as well and the playground is huge with lots of features.

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.

This park is smaller in comparison to the larger Raleigh parks, however, it is clean and features a…read morebaseball field, indoor, and outdoor basketball courts. The Community Center is very well kept and modern. It also features a Teen Zone for teens 13-17. They have activity rooms, a video game room, gym and indoor basketball court. We attended the Teen Hang Out event Friday night and the staff was excellent. Everyone was very welcoming and engaged very well with the teens. My daughter enjoys basketball so she spent a lot of time in the gym doing a small tournament and in the video game room. I appreciate how Raleigh Parks Dept invests in their parks and rec centers. I just wish they had Teen Zones in NorthWest Raleigh. We have to drive 25 minutes in traffic to visit teen zones like Saint Monica, Green Road and Tarboro. It would be fair if Brier Creek or Millbrook had a Teen Zone. Teenagers need a safe space where they can gather and feel supported and appreciated.

I stopped in to check out this park today and found that the bigger ball field was being used for…read moresome sort of semi-pro game. Both teams had uniforms, there were a lot of fans, some folks had cookout stuff and folding chairs. It looked quite exciting! Other than that ball game going on, the park has a large picnic shelter located next to the volleyball and tennis courts. There is a concrete-surface basketball court, four lighted tennis courts and two lighted sand volleyball courts. There are two baseball fields (the larger one is 350 feet to the fence!) and a woodchip-surface playground for ages 5 to 12. I would guess that normally there is enough parking here, but with the event going on, just about every space was filled and so were some "creative" spaces. [Review 11655 overall, 1437 of 2019.]

This is a smaller neighborhood park and features a small picnic shelter with a grill. They also…read morehave a concrete-surface basketball court and a small grass volleyball court. The highlight is obviously the two small woodchip-surface playgrounds. One for ages 2-5 and the other for ages 5-12. There is street parking but not everywhere so check the signs. [Review 11736 overall, 1518 of 2019.]

This is an intersting park nestled in the Five Points area of Raleigh. I say interesting because…read moreit's the only park I've come across that has all sorts of kid's toys! My guess is when a neighborhood kid outgrows a toy their parents donate it to the park pile. It's great because there are all sorts of options, but not so great that a lot of items are pretty run down. A few metal items were super rusted and sharp. Makes way more sense to just stick with plastic here. My husband who is obsessed with germs was having a hard time coping with the place. The small playground has two baby swings, two kid swings, a play structures, large sand pit, and a play car pen. They also have a basketball court and a decent sized grass/field area. The only parking is street parking, but since it's in the middle of a neighborhood I had no problem parking. Across the street is Anisette so it's a good spot to grab a coffee then play at the park.

What a huge playground and play plaza! I came here with my niece and some family, and we all had a…read moregreat time. There's something here for kids of all ages, and the place is so big we didn't even get to try everything. We played at the water structure, along with tons of slides, climbing structures, and rope activities. The bathrooms were clean, parking was free, and there were plenty of shaded areas to cool off in. I especially loved all the water features for kids to beat the summer heat. We spotted a splash pad and a waterfall on our way out too.

When my brother-in-law and his children came to visit from St. Louis, there was one destination I…read moreknew had to make our itinerary: Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park. With temperatures soaring, it felt like the perfect place to spend the afternoon, especially knowing the kids could cool off in the park's interactive water features. From the moment we arrived, it was clear why Gipson Play Plaza has quickly become one of Raleigh's most beloved public spaces. Spanning 18.5 acres, it's the largest adventure playground in the Southeast, thoughtfully designed with climbing towers, imaginative play spaces, gardens, public art, and sweeping views of the Raleigh skyline. Parking was plentiful, making it easy to start exploring. Our first stop was the beautifully restored House of Many Porches Market, where you'll find snacks, cold drinks, indoor restrooms, and a welcome escape from the summer heat before heading back outside for more adventure. The children loved moving from one area to the next: running through the water play features, climbing, exploring, and discovering something new around nearly every corner. One of the most memorable moments of our visit was feeding the fish, a quiet pause that became an unexpected highlight amid all the excitement. One thing to note is that on especially hot days, some of the metal slides may be temporarily closed for safety. While completely understandable, it can be a little disappointing for children eager to experience every part of the playground. If I could change one thing, it would simply be adding more traditional swings on the playground. That's purely personal preference, though, and certainly didn't take away from what is an incredibly well-designed space. Gipson Play Plaza is more than just a playground: it's a place where families can comfortably spend an entire afternoon. Between the thoughtful amenities, imaginative design, and variety of activities, it's easy to understand why it's become a destination for both locals and visitors alike. Despite the summer heat, we had a wonderful time, and I can already picture how beautiful it will be to return on a crisp fall morning.

This fabulous park is "inclusive" which means that it's available for children who are abled and…read morechallenged! Lots of ramps throughout for those who are playing in the park in wheelchairs or who have trouble walking. Awesome. Lots of climbing frames and slides and fun things to do, all of it in bright primary colors. The park is in excellent condition with lots of shade. The park is in a small depression area which means that it's really easy for parents to keep an eye on their kids and harder for the kids to wander off. [Review 2423 of 2024 - 3879 in North Carolina - 23436 overall]

Public pool with nice play area large deck with chairs covered tables and concessions. Registration…read moreis online and allows nonresidents of Wake Forest. Sessions are for 3 hrs and limited to a total of 200 people. At least 2 lifeguards always on duty. A nice way to spend a lazy hot day.

My grandsons love coming here, it's one of their favorite spots to play. There's a great dedicated…read morebaby/toddler area that's perfect for the little ones, snacks available for purchase, and clean restrooms (which is always a win for parents and grandparents alike!). I also appreciate that shoes aren't allowed inside, it keeps the play space nice and clean. Overall, it's a fun, safe, and well-maintained place for kids to burn off energy.

Blast off! Staff were very matter of fact, they'd check you…read morein and tell you the rules. The space itself is nice and open, fun for all the littles. There is a baby corner too. Some highlights= spaceship to climb up and slide down, a lego room, small aquarium, free coffee and tea, nursing room, tinker toys creation that's 3.5yrs in the making! Would come back if ever in the area

It had been quite a while since I took my kiddo here and I kind of forgot how nice this little…read moreplayground is! There are two sand areas: one smaller presumably for littler kiddos, and a larger one with some dig machines and a playhouse. There are also baby swings as well as big kid swings (separate sides if the play area), and a smaller play structure beside a larger one. Around the play area are some shaded benches and tables which are nice too. I always liked the little wooded area surrounding the playground where there is usually a structure in progress made out of sticks in various stages. This last time there was one completed and another in the beginning stages: I like how it encourages kids to create their own play places. Just a short walk away are the boathouse and lake. It's nice to refresh the kids if needed with a quick departure from the playground and then you can return to play some more if desired. It's also nice to have that option if the playground is especially crowded for whatever reason. There is shade around the outer edges, but the play area is mostly in the sunshine so sunblock is a good idea. It's also nice that the playground is kind of tucked away from the road for safety...especially since kids may be in the wooded area exploring and playing in nature. Overall, a great little playground. I need to remember it and add it into our rotation again!