Found this hidden gem very close to Winston-Salem downtown and loved every but of it!…read more We headed there on a chilly Sunday morning (would have been nicer ifnit was a bit warmer though) and were very impressed with what this place had to offer. They had ample amount of parking space, from there it was a short walk to the kids play area, the giant man made cliff at the edge of the quarry and what seemed to be vast hiking trails. The kids park was supposed to be closed for renovations, but people were enjoying it nonetheless with the sign thrown to the side. The cliff was really nice too, you get a glimpse of the downtown skyline, the clean water filled in the quarry alongwith the giant flower (curious to know the purpose of that)! We walked around a bit and it was great place to fly a drone as well if you have it. Its a great place spend your weekend morning or evening and hangout.

Beautiful spot - hidden gem in W-S! One of the best to watch sunset or go on a date! More upkeep is…read moreneeded and wouldn't recommend being here after sunset.

Walking trails are well maintained and cleared for the many bikers. Goes all around the lake, some…read moreareas close to the lake have benches. People were fishing, riding bikes, letting the kids play at the park, saw a few birthday parties. Cute little office with fish tanks, snakes enclosed in glass and a small taxidermy bear ! There were horseshoe prints in the dirt alongside the paved trail.

I already reviewed Salem Lake just wanted to add more photos Go out enjoy a nice sunset and walk.read more

As far as outdoor spaces go, this is a great place to hang out in downtown WS. Plenty of grass,…read moreseating, and restaurants/shops nearby. They host guitars and gears, moonlight madness, and yoga in the park, among other things. Winston was small but this was probably one of the best spots to hang out in!

Amazing spot, with amazing event happening all the time. Perfect for a Sunday stroll with your dog…read moreor loved one's. Super peaceful and clean. Overall a nice place to relax.

Even though you're right off of Hawthorne, which is a major road, it feels like you're more rural…read morethan that. They did a good job of creating that feel with the stone walls and large fields. I wish the tennis courts allowed for pickleball, especially because they have lights and we don't really have any lighted options in Winston (except out in Old Town). That said, there is a bit of a homeless problem in the area that seems more manifest at night. Just a heads-up.

Nice park in West End. Has about everything you would want in city park. Walking trails, tennis…read morecourts, baseball field, large field (for soccer I assume), and kids playground area. There's a track as well but I'm not sure if this is part of the park or the school. You can walk on the trails that go parallel to Peters Creek. They have several bridges you can use to cross back and forth. The trails do go under the Glade Street bridge on the south side (park boundary ends here). The bridge is a little sketchy with all the liter and graffiti. Never had any issues though. Overall, Hanes Park is a nice park to enjoy the day. Dog friendly too.

It's a cool little park (or court) in the West End. Good place to come and clear your head, read a…read morebook or just sit and enjoy the scenery. Love the pavilion, which was recently renovated (2016 perhaps?). Fountains are cool. Lots of large trees. Several benches to sit on as long as you can avoid sitting on bird shit. As of Winter 2017, they were still working on the fence in the back section of the court. Park is pretty safe, especially during the day. Never had any vagrant issues or other problems here.

This is a sweet little park in the west end. There are lots of trees and bushes. I like the gazebo…read moreand fountains. It is very peaceful and I enjoy sitting on the bench taking it easy here.

One of my favorite places to take our dog on a walk. The trails and sidewalks are heavily wooded…read moreand provide lots of shade, which is incredible during the warmer parts of the year. There's fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, trails, creeks, picnic areas, and more all located in walking distance of the Ardmore neighborhood. Love this spot!

Hey, what do ya know!? Another beautiful park in the Triad! This one is closely located to main…read moreroads, but removed enough to enjoy the nature while wrangling your kids along! This park has a walking trail that is paved and stroller friendly, and a couple of playgrounds intersect this on either side. Looks like one playground also contains a splash pad, but this was closed off when we went. Not sure if because it was still early in the season or if it's still shut down due to the pandemic. On the other side of the parking lot is a unique outside gym area with several pieces of equipment. Elliptical, stepper, pull-up bars, resistance trainers, and signage accompanying with instructions. This is under a canopy and looks well maintained. Adjacent to this is also a court area for playing horseshoes and pétanque. They also host a friendly and free pétanque league here! I had to look up what pétanque was, and seems like it's very similar to bocce ball. I might join up this summer! They gather on Sunday afternoons.

Good place to practice laps. I came here over the summer a few times to swim while training for a…read moremini triathlon. It's a nice 50y (or m, not sure which) pool with a dedicated lap lane too. Not very crowded the times I went, so it was nice to not have to share the lanes. Lots of kids and families around overall though. I personally would not come for leisure/relaxation. $3 pool fee - hard to beat!

The revitalized playground that they did a few years ago is awesome, especially for kids 4 and up…read more I've been here a few times with older children and they love the zip line and all the climbing features. I've seen some adults love it too! Lol. There is a few things that a toddler would enjoy, such as the one of a kind swings that allow you to sit with your baby as you swing together, and a mini playground but overall I think this is geared for preschool aged and up. There is a big pavilion with plenty of picnic tables, bathrooms, a walking path and workout station towards the entrance. I only wish there was shade for the playground because I can imagine it getting pretty hot in the summer!

Renovated and much nicer than it was in my previous review. Wish there was a trail along the river.read more

This is a cute park on the border of the county. They only have a porta potty since.it is so small…read more They have a nice ramp to access the river. There are also a few picnic tables and a small climbing area for kids. Unless I was parking to the use the river or go biking a probably would not come back to this park.

Highlights - Great place to walk, run, bike or walk your…read moredogs - Restaurants and places to get a drink are not far off the Strollway - Old Salem section is great - Runs from 4th Street to the Greenway The Downtown Strollway runs from Salem Avenue, past Old Salem and into downtown, ending (or beginning) on 4th Street. Great trail for walking, running, walking the dogs or riding a bike. The Old Salem section of the Strollway is a 5 star. The trail takes you right past Old Salem. You will pass right by the Old Salem Visitors Center and the Heritage Bridge. You can cross over the street using the bridge and visit Old Salem if you like. The trail in this section is wide enough for all people coming and going. If you follow the Strollway south you will end up at the Greenway, which you can take to Winston-Salem State or Salem Lake to the west, or Washington Park to the east, but that is another review. You do have to cross over a busy street (Salem Avenue) but there is a nice wine shop on the other side. The northern route past Old Salem takes you to downtown and ends at 4th Street. This takes you under Business 40 and past Corpening Plaza park. Nice part of this section is you end up right into the heart of all of the downtown restaurants on 4th Street. This section requires crossing 3 streets in downtown. The only reason I don't have the Strollway rated 5 stars is the section running under Business 40 can be a little sketchy. This will change after the Business 40 renovations are completed.

A pleasant 1.2 mile trek from downtown Winston-Salem to Old Salem/Salem Ave. it's a leisurely walk…read moredown tree lined sidewalks passing residential areas, cafes, and historical Old Salem which is where the Moravians settled in the early 1800's. Whether leisurely, or for hard core exercise, this is a magnificent adventure!

I come walk here pretty often, it's a 1/2 mile figure eight loop trail and it's pretty pleasant…read more It's kept pretty well maintained and there is a nice ship themed playground for kids, tennis courts that seem to get plenty of use, a covered picnic area. The trails usually have at least a few people walking and it feels very safe.

Nice little park/playground near Robinhood Rd with about half a mile of dirt path for walking in a…read moreloop to get your exercise. There's a tennis court and a real nice playground for the kiddies. Looks like a ship with plenty of room to climb, slides, swings of course and a unique rope swing as well. It's not the most impressive park overall but if you live nearby it's a nice spot to get some walking and outside playtime in!