This fabulous park is "inclusive" which means that it's available for children who are abled and…read morechallenged! Lots of ramps throughout for those who are playing in the park in wheelchairs or who have trouble walking. Awesome. Lots of climbing frames and slides and fun things to do, all of it in bright primary colors. The park is in excellent condition with lots of shade. The park is in a small depression area which means that it's really easy for parents to keep an eye on their kids and harder for the kids to wander off. [Review 2423 of 2024 - 3879 in North Carolina - 23436 overall]

Public pool with nice play area large deck with chairs covered tables and concessions. Registration…read moreis online and allows nonresidents of Wake Forest. Sessions are for 3 hrs and limited to a total of 200 people. At least 2 lifeguards always on duty. A nice way to spend a lazy hot day.

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)

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.

We visited E. Carroll Joyner Park for Easter and brought Luna, along with my nephew for a little…read moreEaster egg hunt. The park is very pet-friendly, with plenty of open space and trails for dogs to enjoy. While there were a few other pups around, I have to say--Luna was definitely the cutest dog (and bunny!) at the park that day.

This park is large if you walk down each trail or you can do a quick loop. I walked here this…read moremorning and got in 4 miles and after lunch just 1 mile. The best part is all the green surrounding you. There was a nice breeze today and made it enjoyable even with the heat and humidity. The trails are good for dogs, stopping and sitting along the way and even picnics as well as photo opportunities. There are a few restrooms and even a place to buy water if you forgot yours. Additionally, parking is adequate, but Im sure at peak times then maybe not. So what are you waiting for, get your shoes on and head over to E Carroll Joyner Park to get some fresh air and maybe even some exercise. Don't forget, it is pet friendly as long as it's not an alligator.

More than just a people park, there's also a pretty decently sized canine park here!…read more The people park includes a community center with a gymnasium, game room and meeting rooms with a small kitchen. There are three lighted baseball/softball fields, four lighted pickleball courts and four lighted tennis courts. I spotted picnic shelters, stocked fishing ponds (catch and release) and a bunch of walking paths. The dog park was really busy today with at least a dozen in the "large" side and two on the "small" side. Running about and parking while their humans chatted and watched. The park has plenty of parking. [Review 2422 of 2024 - 3878 in North Carolina - 23435 overall]

Flaherty Park in Wake Forest is located on the north end of town on N White Street. They've put…read moresome money into upgrades to the ball fields and the dog walk in the last few years. I was there Friday for a Wake Forest Fungo baseball game. The team and league are comprised of college baseball players (mainly division 2 & 3) who play for the summer. The field they are on has been improved from an open cut infield to a grass one and they built an announcers box and snack stand. They also added batting cages and covered stands on both sides. It was fun coming out although is was hot and close to 100 degrees at game time which was 6:30pm. They do sell light snacks, soda and beer at the venue.

I visited Laurel Hills today while attending the city's Wake County Genealogical Society Find Your…read moreFamily History Event & Holistic Wellness Expo. I've visited years ago while bringing my daughter to the playground. The playground is very modern here. A lovely place for young children. They also have several basketball courts and a nice gazebo picnic area. The Genealogy event was very informative. Staff were very engaged and helpful. Very well organized. It was intriguing to learn about my loved ones and where we come from.

The playground equipment is well-maintained and suited for all ages, with plenty of swings, slides,…read moreand climbing structures that kept my kids entertained for hours. The area was clean, with lots of shaded spots and benches for parents to relax while keeping an eye on the little ones. There were also picnic tables and ample green space, which made it easy to enjoy a snack or quick lunch. Plus, the park had restrooms and drinking fountains nearby , which were a much-needed convenience on our long drive. Overall, Laurel Hills park was a great place to refresh, relax, and let the kids have some fun. Highly recommend it for anyone traveling through the area with young children!

This park is a hidden gem! Literally, it's down powhatan rd and kind of in the middle of nowhere…read more The restrooms were squeaky clean! Parking was right near the playground and close to the pavilion. They had paved handicapped parking spaces. The equipment looks brand new and they have hand sanitizer units on every section. They have shade umbrellas, 2 sliding sections, lots of climbers, 2 full swing sets, teeter saws, a sand volleyball pit and it looked like they're still developing. So happy to have found this place!

Best playground I have ever visited!! So many great things. Clean and a lot of running…read moreopportunities. Climbing areas. Zip swings. Sun spots and shade spots. Absolutely loved it here for my little guy.

This playground really deserves its own listing. I am always searching for playgrounds on Yelp and…read moresometimes parks have playgrounds but not always. I tried searching for playgrounds and this one never came up. It can be time consuming to search parks and the read through reviews to see if there is a playground or not. This one is located right next to Laurel Hills Park, but it has its own name and it is large enough that I am deeming it necessary to have its own page so voila! Here we go. This playground has several tables surrounding it where you can bring a picnic lunch and watch the kids play. Some are shaded but not all. The play equipment is highly accessible since there are ramps and walkways that are wide enough for strollers and wheelchairs. There are multiple swing sets including the full body chair swings. There are a few zipline-type rides, one that zips down and is designed to return you to the starting platform. There is a sandy area that you can use with beach toys. There is also a basketball half or quarter court with an adjustable height basket. There is plenty of equipment for kids to play on so it could easily keep kids busy for more than an hour. There is a community center that neighbors the playground as well. Rock on, Sassafrass!

Looks very promising but currently under major renovation construction. Parts of the park are…read moreclosed down not useable. Noise and dust everywhere. It will be open this summer so I'm going to try again!

This is a nice, well guided park. We started off on the Falls Lake Trail, did the Laurel Loop and…read moretook the Beaver Point and Azalea Loop to get back to the parking lot. We really enjoyed the views from the loop that we hiked. This park features hiking trails, fishing, playgrounds, picnic areas with and without grills and Go Ape Treetop Adventure.

Parking can be a little tight. But once you're parked you go walking through the forest and you…read morecome upon games being played by kids, a playground for kids, a dog park and a bunch of other structures meant to bring joy and happiness. But often bring defeat and sadness hahaha the place is absolutely beautiful

I understand it states pickleball on Saturdays 3pm-9pm but y'all should at least leave a half a…read morecourt for basketball. Even the outdoor court would be fine. Nobody was playing pickleball on the outdoor court so why can't my kids and I play ball. Guess we have to drive farther from our neighborhood or come in the morning while I'm at work somehow