I was looking for a new trail to explore since the weather is warmed up and it's not freezing…read moreoutside. This park wasn't too far from where I live so I decided to check it out. It definitely needs some TLC but overall, it offers playground dog park, baseball basketball and restrooms. I wasn't crazy over the trails so I decided to skip it and I'm gonna continue my search looking for other parks that I feel like I feel more fit what I'm looking for. The signage and overall vibe of the park could use some updating.

Decently large and well-maintained park near Carrboro. There are a few small hiking trails but they…read moreare a bit overgrown. Nice, new tennis courts are available, and a couple small playgrounds, but not much else. You can fish in the lake, but it's small and murky. Beautiful nature but if you're looking for trails, try elsewhere!

Nice clean park with several pickleball courts. Courts are clearly marked and always clean. Plus,…read morethe bathrooms are clean too.

Lots of gated areas to make sure there are no escapees. All dogs when outside of the gate were…read moreleashed. Dogs must be registered before coming! There is also a tennis court and soccer field basically on the/ next to it. We assumed it is all the same place. Wish it included some walking trail type areas but there was also a covered space with picnic benches and bbq grills. So a pretty well rounded little spot for multiple needs. Water fountains weren't functioning closest to bathrooms on tennis side when we went though...

Small trail but easy and well maintained. We went on a Wednesday afternoon and it was pretty quiet…read more It was great for me and my dog but I don't recommend if you have a hard time with stairs and steps. Not a ton of stairs but you run into them every so often with little bridges or walkways. Overall it was very enjoyable.

The trails are well-maintained, but I didn't think they were very fun. There is a new apartment…read morecomplex being built right next to the trail, so you see and hear a lot of construction.

Oval Park is your prototypical neighborhood park. It's snug enough to make you feel at home, but…read morelarge enough (it does span across West Club Boulevard after all) that you can run away from your friends or family if you want and still stay within the confines of the park. If you don't have kids, the high point of the park is probably the two tennis courts on the adult side of the park. If you do indeed have a few little rugrats, the most attractive asset of the park is most likely the playground complete with giant tortoise on the opposite side of the park. Aside from during the cold of winter, this half of the park is always teeming with parents and their little kiddies. Personally, I can't even handle a dog at this point in time so I probably won't be venturing over to that side of the park anytime soon. I'm not a tennis player, but the courts here do seem to be in decent shape and are usually unoccupied. If you're reading this, don't you dare come and swarm "my" courts because I just might take up tennis any day now and when I do I want a free court to make a fool of myself on! Despite my ineptitude in the tennis realm, I do enjoy playing a bit of basketball (also not well) and thus have done so here at Oval Park. The court here is not in terribly great shape and is only half-court. To make up for the lack of the other half of the court, the architects behind this park seemingly decided to jack the rim up to 11 feet. Thanks, guys. Come on, though--it's street ball! You deal with the conditions. As mentioned by Christina G., the park hosts monthly picnics and mini food truck "rodeos" during the spring and summer, which are obviously pretty sweet and a good excuse to get outside and enjoy the local 'hood!

I'm pretty grateful to have this park in our neighborhood. My husband uses the tennis courts, and I…read more... well, I'm more of a tennis ball retriever than a tennis player. The courts are on the South side of Club; but on the North side, there's a kids play area with pretty new equipment. And a giant tortoise. What's not to love? The community hosts monthly picnic/food truck get-togethers here, and it's truly the perfect place for a little outdoor/live music/get to know your neighbors action.

....my favorite place after work!!!!....today's 5 on 5 was great!!!!....time to get some shots up!read more

Decent park located right next to Fayetteville Elementary, so be warned it gets noisy during…read morerecess. The park includes two gated basketball courts, a grill and small picnic shelter with picnic tables. Field lights and eight gated tennis courts with bathroom and water fountain. A small playground which is slightly separated from the rest of the park (by trees). If you don't live ON the American Tobacco Trail, it might seem overwhelming to find an access point. However, Elmira Avenue Park could make for a convenient place to park and run. There's direct greenway access to Rocky Creek Trail, which will lead you to about the 2 mile point on the ATT. What makes me second guess this park is it's location. There are so many regularly trafficked very safe feeling parks, and Elmira isn't one of them. It's proximity to a lower socioeconomic demographic leaves me feeling slightly on edge and very aware of my surroundings. Overall, this wouldn't be a park I'd spend a lot of time at, but makes for a good spot to know about if you need to stop along the ATT in case of bathroom, water or parking needs.

My grandkids absolutely love this park. There is so much for them to do. They have slides, big…read moreand small, large and tall. They have swings, places to sit, musical instruments, a sand box, and even a splash pad. The kids are able to run from one area to the next and thoroughly enjoy themselves. There is plenty of parking and they even have a concession stand..not sure of when it's open. Kids will definitely have an enjoyable time at this park!

Pleasant Park is absolutely massive and great for kids of all ages. It isn't gated all around but…read moreit's gated where it counts (there's a fence to prevent people from running out onto the road) so that's good. There is a big splash pad but it didn't have that many kids using it despite being unbearably hot. There is also a sandbox. It is also one of the parks that has a StoryWalk where you can read pages from a featured children's book (usually themed with nature or gardening or seasons) as you walk along a simple path in the park. I love these because it is exciting for children and engaging while also encouraging literacy and movement during family time. There is so much to do here. I really feel like your kid wouldn't get bored visiting this park. Also there is tons of parking. There were multiple groups celebrating birthdays when we visited on the weekend.

Great spot to take the dog for a nice walk. Friendly neighborhood in between paths…read more It was a bit busy with people running and biking so you just have to stay alert. Maddy loved the new smells and the cooler weather!

Indian Trail park is a teeny little park in Old West Durham. However, despite its small size, it…read morepacks a decent amount of charm. The main reason I've passed through this park (don't blink because you may miss it) is that the West Ellerbee Creek trail runs into it, and I've run on that trail a time or two. In fact, it seems as though the trail brings a lot of runners, walkers, and dog walkers into this park. Aside from the running, I've also had a couple early evening picnics here as there's a sizable field that lends itself to picnicking (as well as football, soccer, frisbee, kite flying...you get the idea). Indian Trail also features a small playground, a handful of benches, and some outdoor exercise stations. So if you're looking to compete in an international monkey bars competition, Indian Trail park may serve as solid training grounds. Yup, it's not the biggest park in the world, but it's clean, well-maintained, and does what it does well!

This pocket-sized park has a small walkway and a small terrace with benches. There is a large…read moreartwork featured at the center of the park, a clay-fired sculpture originally cased and fired on the Downtown park property in 2012. Kay Struffolino is an active volunteer for the Town of Cary events and programs. She's won a number of recent statewide "volunteer of the year" and "citizen of the year" awards. The park was formerly called "The Meeting Place" and I like that they changed the name to honor Ms. Struffolino. It's a neat park though there is not much parking. A good place to sit with coffee. [Review 11847 overall, 1629 of 2019.]

The town of Cary bills this as a "pocket park" and that's a good description. It's small, within…read morewalking distance of the Cary Arts Center and a nice spot to relax under the big shady trees. There's a small walking path, a couple of benches ideal for enjoying the landscaping. The focal point seems to be the clay sculpture that was moved from another spot in Cary. It's an interesting piece that, as the description suggests, resembles a church spire. The sign across from it, between the two benches provides a description. There's no parking available so when you visit, you'll most likely live in the neighborhood or be parked at or near the art center. On a nice day it's a relaxing spot to do what the park name suggests: Meet your friends before the show or as you explore other parts of downtown Cary.