The Salem Creek Greenway is a beautiful trail that winds through Winston-Salem. You can park at the…read moreWashington Park parking lot and cross the footbridge to jump on the trail. Many people are seen enjoying the trail. There are Small/Large Dog Parks right on the trail for some great play time! Both are really large, fenced areas!!!! We volunteer to keep this area clean every other month! If you see us, stop and say, "HELLO!" Most Sincere, Dayla

This is for the Salem Creek Greenway, which is a 5.2 mile paved walking and biking trail running…read moreeast-west between the Market Place Mall (off Peters Creek) and Salem Lake. True to its name, it runs parallel to Salem Creek. I have no idea what the previous two reviews are about. Appears to be for some store but all of the pictures are of the Salem Creek Greenway. I think the other reviewers are freaking confused. This is a decent paved trail for walking or biking. If you are walking, keep in mind that someone on a bike can run up on you pretty quick so stay to the right. Dogs are welcome and it is a great trail for walking your dogs. The trail runs past a few parks including Washington park. You can also catch the Strollway to Old Salem and downtown if you wish. They have done a lot of improvements in 2017 on parts of the Greenway which has made it a lot nicer.

I love walking the trails here, beautiful and quiet! I go to…read morethe parks office to purchase my hunting license instead of going to Academy. Much easier and never a hassle!

-THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE SWIMMING POOL-…read more This place is the only public outdoor pool in Yadkinville. It's a plain pool with a kiddy pool off to the side. Admission is $3. No diving boards and the water is 5 feet at deepest. They have a snack bar. There were more than a few dead bugs in the water. I also hear that they sometimes close the pool early but I think that's mostly near the end of the summer.

It was my first time doing this trail and we absolutely loved it. We decided to do the 7mile round…read morehike.

Bald Eagle Trail is a fairly easy stroll through the woods, with near zero elevation changes…read morethroughout.  The entire trail spans from Brass Eagle Loop, along Lake Higgins, to Hamburg Mill Rd.  The total trip is about 7.5ish miles round trip, with an optional 3 mile loop (Bald eagle Loop).  Certain sections can be muddy after a heavy rain, but most of the low-ground has a sturdy boardwalk built, which adds flare to an otherwise boring walk.  There are a few stream crossings, but easy to keep dry if you're careful.  There were some downed trees, but we easily navigated around without any difficulty.  Dogs and bikes are welcome.  Plenty of parking at the Brass Eagle entrance; I'm not sure about the Hamburg side.  Bring bug spray, and don't forget to hydrate!

Yet another incredible trail near Greensboro. This trail actually runs concurrent with the MST…read more(Mountains to Sea Trail) for a good stretch. I have future ambitions to take on the MST, so going for a walk here gave me the opportunity to experience and complete a small section. The terrain varies from pavement to dirt to boardwalk and just about everything imaginable between that. There are offshoots and side trails along the way for added adventure. Lake views, fishing, bird watching, and an otherwise unexpectedly deep immersion into nature. Yet another incredible green space just minutes from town.

My son and I started this 5.7 mile round trip trail on a Sunday morning around noon. There is a…read moresmall lot right in front of the entrance and another lot across the street that is smaller. It took us a little over 90 mins to complete. It is mostly easy. The paths are clearly marked. You're near the lake, which offers nice views during the walk. There are a few points along the trail where you're able to get close the lake. I would be cautious as several parts of the trail have large roots. We both tripped up several times throughout. On the way back, we saw about 4 deer, which was pretty cool. The trail also goes behind several nice houses. I was surprised the homeowners don't have a gate up, but the houses were nice to admire. We enjoyed it! There are several other trails close by too.

This is one of my favorite parks to walk my dog. Its quiet and not crowded most of the time…read more The first thing you see after parking is the recreation area suitable for children and adults alike. It has kids play area, for adults there is a big field for sports and courts for pickle ball and tennis. Across the street are short trails that run by a creek and goes about a mile. The trail goes straight with a few ways to branch off. There is a short bridge that goes over the creek and ends near the Silas Creek area. Along that trail is an open field and a small stand of bamboo trees to seek a little shade. The main trail ends at a busy road and there is another trail on the other side of this road. If you get tired there are a few benches scattered in different parts of the trail for resting, reading or enjoying the surroundings. The benches have plaques dedicated to family loved ones but my fave is the bench plaque that simply says "Pay it Forward"..... Food for thought while sitting there.

Full disclosure: I only go for the pickleball courts, but they are in great shape. Easily my…read morefavorite spot in Winston. And if they're full, there's such a nice walking trail that you can take across the street to "warm up" while you're waiting.

This is a wonderful resource for the Winston-Salem and even the Triad region. A direct link to one…read moreof the first if not the first settlers of the area. Religious migration of MORAVIANS from the North Eastern states. And ultimately the MORAVIAN RELIGION hails from Germany from the 1400's. Their church emerged from the Hussite movement, which predated Martin Luther's Reformation by over 50 years. This park honors a long heritage, that laid the foundation that predates both Winston and Salem, now Winston-Salem. This public park hosts several festivals a year. And it hosts outdoors summer concerts that can be held under a open air shelter. Great for families and peoples or all ages and their pets. Nice and flat for strolling. The grounds houses structures and reconstructed structures from the original settlement back to 1753. Several of the structures house demonstrations for the living skills needed back then: food production, black smithing, etc. A modern welcome center has a model reproduction of the center and is a sort of mini museum. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to educate. There are presentations in the center on the history. Nice bathrooms are there also. And a limited # items are available for purchase and I believe funds go to support the park. The main old structure is a house of worship with an organ that dates from very early on. Consider HISTORIC BETHABARA a quicker trip that to say WILLAMSBURG in VA (granted that is larger and more historically important on a National Level) but nonetheless a way to take a quick step back in time. Also consider OLD SALEM a little to the south in Winston-Salem. Another MORIAVIAN SETTLEMENT (really a follow on, since BETHABARA was meant to be temporary whilst SALEM was planned to be permanent). More along the lines of a mini-WILLAMSBURG. With a reopened TAVERN restaurant. And historical sites and demonstrations to experience. And SALEM is the home to the 1st ever official 4TH OF JULY celebration in the Nation. And back to HISTORIC BETHABARA, take a stroll through the vegetable garden housing genetically same fruits and vegetables that were grown back in the 1700's. Salem also has the same type of gardens.

I was very pleased with my experience here. Originally came to explore the walking trails but…read morehappen to come on a day they were doing live demonstrations. It was quite fun to try the food that was a representation of what they would have eaten during that time period and see it cooked over a fire. It was very delicious too! The staff was so friendly and genuinely happy to answer any questions and include us in the process. I admired their authentic outfits too, it was like being transported back in time. The grounds are beautiful and the walking trails go much further than I had anticipated. There is also a creek in one section of the park, which is a peaceful place to cool off on a summer day and also a great place for kids to explore freely. I have not personally been to one of their festivals but have heard nothing but good things in regards to them. Overall this is a great FREE place to visit. Friendly staff and clean bathrooms!

Didn't see a page for this place yet, so decided to make one so I can recommend it to everybody!…read moreIf you're looking to get outside, get some activity, fresh air, something good for the kids, or even just a place to catch some zen either alone or with a partner, this is the perfect place! It's about 2 miles total in hiking, so not very grueling, but the terrain does vary quite a bit throughout. The trails are chock full of inclines, declines, and roots to navigate. There is also an "easier" trail (which is considered moderate by trail standards around these parts) and a red marked trail. We stayed on the regular trail with the kids and had a fine time enjoying our stroll through nature. Some areas of the trail are rather narrow, and the entire place is well shaded during the summertime, making this a great place to come even on the hottest and most humid of days. No sunscreen needed! While I do have to admit that the "cascade" was a little underwhelming compared to what I had pictured in my mind's eye, the trickling sound of water always makes for the most tranquil of moments. This place is another deserving mention on the list of absolutely beautiful nature places to check out in the Triad!

Nice hike with well marked & maintained trails. Parking across road from trailhead. Quiet hike…read morethrough woods with a portion of hike along a stream bed. Parking area was patrolled by the police while we were there. There were some areas to take a break, catch your breath and I am sure at different times of the year enjoy a view. Enjoyed seeing an Ovenbird while hiking, saved my birding day - LOL

This small square is located across from Salem College. The clean and well kept grass is…read morecrisscrossed by smooth brick paths. There are several large trees providing excellent shade in the park. This is a nice spot for a picnic or a walk, though there are no picnic tables. At the southwest corner, there is a fresh water spring. [Review 14990 overall, 492 of 2021, number 2856 in North Carolina.]