Only two words comes to (my) mind when I (finally) wandered upon this quarry that I've heard so…read moremuch about ever since relocating here: P-E-A-C-E & Q-U-I-E-T! With their maze of walkways, wonderful views with nothing but nature sounds all around and modern playground that can ONLY be described as "chic," I spent hours doing nothing but admiring and taking in the sweet silence alongside of my afternoon date. Whether it's a romantic moment alone that you're seeking as a pair or the total opposite where you're trying to escape any and all around you, this quarry provides!

At Grant Park getting my picture taken with Mr. Tim Grant whom the park is named. On a tour of the…read morecity and visiting this hidden gem with a view over a quarry that is 175 deep feet. Worth a visit.

If you are looking for a great fall activity, Salem Lake Park offers gorgeous views of the fall…read morefoliage. We chose to hike the 7mile loop around the lake and had a great experience! When you arrive, there is plenty of parking, a public restroom, and a playground. This is a perfect place to bring the family for some outdoor fun! We were very impressed with how clean the trail was. Throughout the trail, there are trash cans and benches for resting about every mile or so. The trail was also very flat! This is a great trail for walking, running, or biking! We will definitely be back.

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.

Bailey Park and the area of the innovation quarter in general, is such a nice urban oasis for when…read moreyou are in downtown Winston-Salem and need a quiet place and some green to settle your mind. This is the perfect space to have a lunch as there are an abundance of tables and chairs for public use, and you'll have a great view of the fountains, green space, and the new/renovated buildings surrounding you. As far as facilities, there are public restrooms, a snack bar that is open on specific days and times, as well as a performance stage where I have seen some open air exercise and yoga classes holding a lesson every now and then. If you are a Pokemon Go player, there are many pokestops and gyms surrounding this area and within it. There is an abundance of free public parking all around the park, but sometimes even with all the spaces available, it can get full and difficult to find a spot.

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!

A sprawling park in Winston-Salem's historic West End neighborhood which has amenities for all ages…read moreand activities! The park entrance can be found off North Sunset Drive and during busy times parking can be tight. Overflow parking can be found on Sunset Dr. or in YMCA parking lot. The park features 20 paved tennis courts, three baseball diamonds, two open fields and a quarter mile track. All fields are lower than average quality except for the baseball diamond along Reynolda Rd. which is where Reynolds High School has their home games. Of the 20 tennis courts the six next to the parking lot are the highest quality and often hold lessons and leagues. As a parent of toddlers the best part of the park is the well-constructed playground! It features two play structures and ample swings in a wood mulch bed. One play structure is aimed at a younger child while the other is for higher skill levels and towers three levels into the air! During high traffic times (Saturday mornings) it can get pretty crowded but usually slows down in the afternoon. In the summer, large trees provide some shade but the fact that Peters Creek runs through the center of the park can bring the mosquitos! Overall, this well-kept park is a great place to get you tennis fix or bring kids of all ages to burn off some pent up energy!

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.

Grace court is cool at the right time of day. This is key. I would not suggest going here after…read moredark. Unless there is an event going on.

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.

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.

Great large pool. Safe with a ton of parking…read more I suggest you to bring your own lounge chair due to them having none.

Nice area. Interesting folks I enjoyed talking with.Late afternoon or dusk is a very good time to…read morego out there.

I want to keep this place secret. It's my thinking spot…read more A small park right on the Forsyth/Yadkin county line, it has lots to offer. A swingset, two charcoal grills, a walking trail and a volleyball court....not to mention a great view of the river. It's not a big park by any means, but if you like naturally beautiful places, it's a hidden gem.

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

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!