Wonderful trails for biking, hiking, walking (and also some trails are sign-posted to allow…read morehorses). Not crowded. Miles & miles of trails. Picnic tables and pavilions. Creeks and streams. Lakes and ponds. Boating. BE AWARE of closed trails, bridges, etc...stop by the park office AND check the website for closures.

Umstead is a great park with plenty of parking locations and different trail options. I hope to try…read moreout all of their walking trails. I've done at least 2 of their trails with the last being the Pott's Branch Trail. Pott's Branch is one of their easy trails at 1.3 miles. I recommend you wear tight/well fitting sneakers or boots as there are a lot of roots on the trails and you don't want to slip. Umstead does a great job of marking the trails and there were even paper maps available.

The Apex Community Center is a great place for Business Conventions for local business trade…read morefairs. They do a great job of promoting the Apex Community. The Center is a good size and accommodate a small to mid size convention. Also shared on the same property is the Town Hall. You can stop in and pay your utilities, turn them on and off. Very convenient and the people are always friendly.

Clean, modern venue for games and various organized sports, exercise classes, and events for…read moreseniors. Great for the community.

Cool park! We came here for a playdate on a Sunday afternoon and it was poppin. Lots of kids and…read moreplenty of playground for everyone. There were kids of all ages from toddler to preteen. My husband said the bathrooms were heated which was pretty cool. The park is right next to Lynn elementary and there is a ton of grass and walking areas around, including a soccer field. I think there was a basketball court as well but don't quote me on that. It's a great place to take your dog for a long stroll without feeling as crowded as some trails like Shelley lake can be.

A beautiful park filled with tons of play equipment as well as two tennis courts and a sand filled…read morevolleyball court with a fielded in grass area. Perfect for dogs and kids.

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.

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.

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.

It's a nice park in the area! You'll get to expose yourself to sunlight and nature! Great place to…read moredo picnic or outdooring like fishing and playing toys on the lake! Cool place

What a scenic experience! The wind and good weather blew me here and it was just the space I needed…read moreto clear my head.

There is a lot of turnover among the coaches, and the quality of coaches and consistency between…read morecoaches is low. There is a clear split between the competitive teams, the Stars 'teams', and tumbling. If you are on the Stars 'team' or in a tumbling class, your children will be bumped off of the equipment, or shortchanged on time regularly because there is not enough space in the facility for the number of kids enrolled in those programs. The Office Manager, Laura, is rude, condescending, and pretends to hold all the power in the gym. She does not like hearing about any issues with the gym, facilities, or coaches. She will tell you that you are the only one who complains, that other parents do not have any concerns, or that it must be your (or your child's fault) that there is an issue. Even if your child is injured, as several of our daughter's classmates have been, there is no care from the gym, and no extra attention given to safety amongst the coaches. Laura's only concern is that you sign the contract, pay the money, and act grateful that your child has the opportunity to attend such a great gym. RSG does not hold up their end of any part of the contract. If you have a problem, there is no one to turn to. The coaches are afraid of her. There is no communication when coaches leave, and a lot of them leave. When you show up, there is just a new person leading the class. There was an email recently that no water service was available at the gym, but that classes would continue anyway. You could not use the toilets, or drink from the water fountain, but were free to purchase water from the gym. WHAT? It is really a shame, too, because it IS a nice facility, and most of the coaches really do care about the gymnasts. But the entire place is poisoned by the fact that the Office Manager is the person you need to deal with for everything else. And for some reason, she walks the floor during practice, talks with the coaches, distracts them from teaching, and makes people wait at the front desk, and never answers the phone.

In August 2015, I enrolled my 2 daughters into RSG's competitive team classes (Level 2). The class…read morewas contracted to teach the girls competitive techniques/skills and a routine for competitions beginning in January 2016. Early on, I noticed that there seemed to be a lot of down time and they were not making it to each of the stations as promised. Some days the girls would even complain that they barely broke a sweat and that they felt that they kept getting kicked off equipment so that the higher levels teams could train. I spoke to the coach who also agreed that she was frustrated as well. The coach said it was too crowded and that something needed to be done. When I brought it to the manager's attention, she was very defensive and short with me. She argued that they were going to all the stations and that if they weren't it was a coach issue not gym issue. We were unhappy with how it was going, but decided to give it some time because the girls really wanted to train for the competitions and they wanted to better their gymnastics skills. Unfortunately, the girls' coach became sick in October and had to take some time off. Once she left, the girls were under the guidance of various other coaches. These coaches had the girls run through the basics, but it seemed more like babysitting than training and still nothing had been mentioned about the routine for the upcoming competition. One day, the substitute coach stood there talking to another adult and when my daughter approached her with a question about what they should be doing, she very rudely said, "Whatever you usually do is what you should do." Then she turned and resumed her conversation. On another occasion, the entire team of girls sat waiting for class to start and it wasn't until 20 minutes past the start time, when a parent finally asked who was teaching that day, that the manger finally pulled someone to cover the class. One day, my daughter came over and asked me if we could just go ahead and leave because the person who was covering that day was just talking to another coach while the kids sat waiting. Sure enough as I watched, the girls were just sitting on the mat as the coach stood chatting with another adult. Another parent and I approached the gym manager to point out what was happening and she immediately became defensive and even challenged my daughter as though she was not telling the truth. I told her not to address my daughter, but to talk to me directly. I told her we were dissatisfied with the gym's instruction and that we would like to talk to the owner because they were not getting the instruction that I signed them up for. She told me the owner was very busy and couldn't talk to all the parents whenever there was a problem. She said it was policy to pay for the next two months of training whether we came or not. Again, I asked if she could have the owner call. My husband also called two more times in the following weeks requesting to speak to the owner, but we have yet to hear from him. RSG does not care about parental feedback and their main concern is just getting paid regardless of the situation. If you choose to go with this gym, be sure that you understand that the owner does not care to talk to parents if they are not personal friends of his and the manager is defensive and unwilling to listen to problems within the program. RSG expects us to pay another $855 even though we are no longer attending classes because they require a two month notice when withdrawing. I think it is such a shame that we have already spent $2137.50 for five months of training that mainly consisted of the girls sitting, watching, and waiting. Rather than paying the extra $855 for nothing, don't you think RSG should be offering to reimburse us for not holding up their end of the contract? Or at the very least, don't you think a return phone call is the least they could do?

Great center to play pickleball. Three courts for open play. Staff is very kind, restrooms and…read moreparking pleasant. I will definitely continue going to play there.

Millbrook Exchange Park Tennis is hands down one of the best places to play in Raleigh! I went the…read moreother night after 8pm and had the best time. They have plenty of courts, which makes it easy to find a spot to play without feeling crowded. The courts are always super clean and very well maintained. The lighting at night is excellent it feels bright and safe, which makes evening matches really enjoyable. Parking is convenient and stress-free, and I also appreciate that there's staff on-site until closing, which adds an extra sense of security. Whether you're playing casually with friends or getting in some serious practice, this park is such a gem. I'll definitely be backnight tennis here is unmatched!

Love this park. The trails are well signed, great bathrooms and parking. When you walk around the…read morelake you get great pics and see the turtles sunning. You can find some fun surprises on the trails. Very safe atmosphere.

My partner and I love to come here for a semi-trail run. Short loop around the lake and a portion…read moreof it follows the greenway. Playground, fishing, and bathrooms so a good place to spend an afternoon.