Hix Recreation Park is the perfect spot to hop over to from the local bakery with kids in tow…read more There's a ton of playground equipment to choose from. The nearby Hix Complex has these amenities: - Lit Multi-Use Field - Fields are opened to the public from dawn to dusk (except when in use for scheduled programming) - Gymnasium - one(1) regulation basketball/volleyball court with bleachers; rentals permitted; seating for 400. - Multipurpose Room - Tennis Courts - two lit regulation courts - Outdoor Basketball Court - Skate Park (adjacent to the basketball court) - Playground - children's playground and shelter; reservations for small groups (less than 30) and school groups available; a small fee applies for shelter rental. - Fenced-In Dog Park - Public Restroom (located in the playground area)

Easy trail around the island with nice river views. Good for beginners but lots of rocks and tree…read moreroots on the path.

For all the Triad parks we visited in 2020 (earning the Yelpie for Explorer of the Year,) this one…read moreis our favorite yet by far! It took a bit of travel for us, slightly over an hour each way, but it was worth it! The grounds here, the trail, the surrounding river, and the playground all make for the perfect day for kids and their parents, too! The nature trail is packed well and overall very stroller-friendly, with shortcuts in case you need to cut your walk short. There are also lots of great vantage points to sit for a moment and take in the scenery, if your kids will afford you that luxury. As for the playground, this is one to remember. It is so unique, constructed out of wood and fitting right in with the natural vibe of the surrounding woods. And the added bonus is listening to the flowing current nearby while your young ones enjoy going down the fish slide, swinging, and building a fort with bamboo. Also a lot of good spots for bird watching here! Be sure not to miss the part of the trail by the gravel parking lot. That takes you to the waterfall area, and there's a spot with 4 hammocks rigged up for kicking back and enjoying! Make a plan to come visit this place on a warm, sunny day. If you like nature, you and your family will love this! And if you are a history buff, interested in environmental conservatism, or a homeschool parent, this area is a good experience and opportunity to learn about the Saxapahaw/Sissipahaw natives' life on the Haw River and the development of the hydro mill as a source of energy. This area checks boxes for spiritual wellness, educational opportunity, and physical exercise as well. Aside of that, just fun and enjoyable!

I took my two grandchildren, ages five and six to Burlington City Park. It was the perfect place…read morefor them. It was a great place to visit! So many fun things for them to do, and very reasonably priced. Tickets were $1 each. The train and carousel took 2 tickets each. All other rides only took one ticket.

We came here with our two year old granddaughter on a Friday late afternoon. There were almost no…read morepeople here, which was great. This was our first time on any rides, and we went on the train first. The train made four laps around the track. For the first two lapse, our granddaughter was getting used to the train. By the third lap, she was OK and started pointing things out and enjoying it. By the fourth lap, it was all smiles and excitement. We also bought a ticket for the boats, and we're the only people there. But she was not ready to ride by herself, so that got nixed. We were going to get tickets for the carousel but the little one was getting tired so we left to head home. All of the people working there were super polite and friendly. The park was spotless and well maintained. The cost of the rides was only a dollar or a dollar fifty, which is a steal. They had snacks beside the ticket booth, but we didn't have any. All in all, this is a wonderful place for families or even couples to just enjoy the beauty. Five stars all day long!

We enjoyed visiting this playground. The Toddler playground has three slides and is the perfect…read moresize for the little ones. It's partially shaded by the nearby trees. There's no benches but parents can sit on the concrete brick wall. The bigger playground is a short walk away. It has two big slides and a few little ones. It's perfect for all ages. There is open green space pretty close by. There are a few benches and even picnic tables around the playground area. However, there is almost no shade in the immediate area. There is an indoor bathroom facility near the big playground. They also have conveniently located trash cans. Parking is mostly along the road and a few spaces near the toddler playground.

We stayed at a dog-friendly AirBnB over Thanksgiving and found this nearby dog park. The parking…read morelot was a little difficult to find as the ground was covered in leaves, but we figured it out. This was one of the most fun and nostalgic dog parks I've ever been to - the entire dog park has obstacles and materials made from old McDonald's playgrounds, like from the 80s and early 90s. It was a blast from the past and very fun to identify which items I remembered. The pups both loved the park - there were tennis balls everywhere and it was surprisingly clean.

A beautiful little hidden gem tucked away! It was a beautiful day and I wanted a spot to eat my…read morelunch and found this park. My picnic table was right by the water. If you don't see this lake on the map, you will miss it!

Water is so calming! If you're stressed or overwhelmed I suggest you find a body of water! This…read morelake is stunning. There are two trails to walk, lots of green grass for picnics, two play structures and they offer boats! You can also fish!

Brought my kids here for my son's first birthday on a whim. Although there was a small section for…read moresuch little guys, it's really not suited for the tiny ones. My older two loved it! The play equipment was fun and in great shape. The walking paths were very pretty. The building has bathrooms inside which is great, although more than half of the stalls were lacking toilet paper. There was a truck in the parking lot selling water ice which was super yummy! Overall great park trip.

I stopped at this large park to walk off a little of my dinner and digest a little more of my beers…read morebefore I got back onto the highway. It's a top notch park with a lot of features. Baseball, basketball, picnic shelter with tables, playground and tennis courts. Add some seating around the basketball courts and perhaps a few more benches around the super awesome playground and you'd have five stars. There is a large parking lot here and the building has restrooms (currently closed). [Review 15530 overall, 1034 of 2021, number 3069 in North Carolina.]

The Burlington Arboretum is far from where I was staying. I found it going for a walk one day…read more This park is absolutely peaceful and memorials for the one who served in the Air Force which is amazing. The eagle statue stand between the American flag and the North Carolina State flag. The arboretum is very well kept you and definitely tell the town of Burlington puts in the finances into keeping their parks well kept and maintained. This is where I would come to take walk or just sit in the grass and relax and take it all in. I've considered moving to NC and if I decided to make that move Burlington will definitely be where I'll call home.

We chose the Arboretum for our small wedding and it was a perfect setting. Beautiful green…read moresurroundings and shade of large trees. Free wedding venue!

This nice, well kept park includes a big playground. Lots of room for kids to play. It is on a soft…read morebase and is probably one of the taller playgrounds I've seen. The park also includes a sand volleyball court and a very large picnic shelter that has 9 or so tables and two charcoal grills. I was hoping for a walking path but there is not one. There are restrooms and there is street parking available. [Review 13930 overall, 1252 of 2020, number 2573 in North Carolina.]