Loved Lake Devin. While visiting my mom in the area, I decided to bring an early dinner and enjoy…read moreit lakeside. This is the perfect little quiet place to enjoy nature, and soak up the sun locally. It's a little difficult to find the entrance. Oxford is very rural and there is a lot of empty land. Look for the Lake Devin sign. Parking is available on the gravel providing easy access for those with mobility challenges. This was perfect for mom. We sat under the sheltered picnic area which kept us cool from the sun. There were families fishing for catfish on the docks and the weather was perfect. I've found a sweet little escape on sunny days.

Driving through NC and stopped to pick up food and found this cute park to eat our lunch outdoors…read moreduring this Covid time. Sat at a covered picnic table with a view of the lake on one side and corn fields on the other.

Beautiful, easy to walk up piece of lake it's usually pretty busy when it's hot they have a lot of…read morewildlife and places to sit They're not too far from a couple of places to eat (pizza, Chinese, grocery store) Great location for a picnic

Love the hiking paths at West Point in the eno! There is a few shelters and a bathroom!…read more During the summer you will find families swimming in the river The old mill is open some days with a guide to answer any questions!

This neighborhood passive park has some walking paths, a very pretty gazebo and several picnic…read moretables. It's a lovely spot to hang out or host a party. The park does not offer reservations. According to the town's website, the park is available first come, first served. There is street parking and the park was nice for a short walk before heading onwards. [Review 2420 of 2024 - 3876 in North Carolina - 23433 overall]

Very close sights and very loud. Great for families. There were a lot of kids on our visit. Seemed…read morelike cars were driving around all night, car doors slamming, and the distant sound of babies crying. We probably wouldn't visit this site again due to the fact we are empty nesters and prefer seclusion.

This recreation area and campsite is a hidden gem in east Durham. There are numerous piers for…read morefishing and swimming access, campsites for individuals and groups, and boat rentals. Drive all the way to the end of the road to reach the playground and beach area with shallow water that is perfect for kids. Bathrooms are clean and include lots of changing stalls. We saw many hiking trails and will be back to explore those. Nature was pristine -- so well maintained, no trash, absolutely gorgeous. We felt like we were in a magical place on a vacation, not right within Durham. We will be back regularly!

This is notably a place where you can find parking for the greenway trail, as well as picnic…read morefacilities, basketball courts, and a few other amenities. Despite it being slightly chilly, the parking lot did fill on the midweek day I stopped in, so it is a popular place.

Beautiful park and nicely shaded for a cooler hike. Not overly populated. It wasn't marked like…read moreother trails I've been on so compass skills were useful.

This is one of those random things that you find after you try driving through a region a different…read moreway a bunch of times. There is a gravel parking area with shade, and a trail that leads to an abandoned dirt road that was once used to race cars. Some linkages exist with other parks and I ended up taking a detour to the nearby creek. There were no bridges across the creek (a map promised that one was planned) and no bathroom facilities that I was able to locate. The vibe is interesting, with some preserved and apparently reconstructed buildings around an area that once held spectators. A few historic vehicles are sitting there as well. As a walking or running area, the road itself is excellent and you could certainly just do laps if you want to exercise. Trying to picture the place as a working NASCAR arena in the 1950's is a leap of imagination, but for those with the openness to try, an interesting exercise.

Just under 1.5 mile hike from the parking area. Easy trail with signs and well maintained. This…read moreoriginal track was a half mile horse track built by Julian Carr for okonochee farms. It was later expanded and used by NASCAR, active from 1948 -1968. It is the only surviving dirt speedway from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season! Such a fun adventure to explore this site and see what remains!

Nice little playground park in Heritage 2 area with a nice size pond with a few docks for…read morepicnicking or fishing. Great walking path all around it. Kids love to come here for change from our park! Never too crowded!

We rented a canoe from Frog Hollow for a couple of hours on the weekend. It was SUPER affordable,…read morecheaper than anywhere I've ever been and much cheaper than renting a boat by far. They provided everything we needed (paddles, life jackets) and gave us a quick 60 second refresher on how to use the canoe before we headed off. We were at one of the channels off of Falls lake, and they gave us advice on which direction was the best to go off towards. It was pretty hot out, but being so close to the water made it cooler and the shade lowered the temperature a lot too. Along the way, we saw turtles, fish, and a couple of herons. The whole experience was very peaceful, relaxing, and low-stress. It was a great day to spend a warm morning outside, although I would recommend booking an earlier or later time in the summer since around noon there isn't really much shade on the water. Will definitely come back for another paddle!

Frog Hollow is a gem for paddling enthusiasts!…read more As someone in my mid-40s learning a young person's sport, I've had two incredible 1-on-1 sessions with Jer on flat water, with another scheduled this week and I can't recommend them enough. Jer's technical expertise, constructive criticism, and what i consider endurance training have been invaluable to build confidence for white water. It's easy to think you understand the sport by reading, watching, and listening, but reality hits when you're underwater and upside down. Jer has been fantastic in sharing both the positive and realistic sides of whitewater paddling, making the experience both challenging and rewarding. I still remind myself "nothing worthwhile comes easy at first". Lastly, if you're looking to improve your skills, fix bad habits, and gain a deeper understanding of the sport, Frog Hollow is the place to be! Thanks, Josh