TLDR: Peaceful lake in Holly Springs. Check out the retreat center (they have animals!). Relax in a…read morerocking chair on the deck and listen to the flowing water and birds. Note that you cannot fish off the deck. Why have I not visited this lake before?? I have passed by it several times and decided to stop and enjoy my breakfast here on a gloomy morning. The lake has benches on the grass near the shore, ample parking, trash cans, lost and found, restrooms, water fountains, dog waste stations, posted rules, weight scale, and marked trails. The retreat center has a large, clean deck with picnic tables and umbrellas. The deck provides a beautiful view of the lake and plenty of bird sounds (mainly from the geese). Inside they have resources and reptiles. Excellent area in Holly Springs to learn, exercise, fish, and appreciate nature.

Enjoyed a walk around the lake after breakfast. Beautiful walking trail and a nice dock area with…read morerocking chairs overlooking the lake. The trail is unpaved with lots of trees, perfect for walking and running.

Surprised I haven't reviewed this park yet. We have been exercising here for several years. The…read morepark is clean and well marked. It has ample walkways mostly flat with some intense hills. It used to be a golf course converted to a public park. Previously it included a large area across Hilltop Needmore Rd, which now houses a new community center. Overall lovely place for family walk.

My dog and I like to walk the trails at this park. There are (3) trails; I consider the red trail…read moreto be the hardest because it has the most hills (it's a little over 2 miles), so your legs really feel the burn, the yellow trail (also a little over 2 miles) is an average hike, and the blue trail (0.6 miles) is easy breezy. This park is very scenic and it used to be a golf course. It's surrounded by large homes, and you can peek at everyone's backyard and sometimes that's awkward. Lol. My biggest complaint is that the trails need to be wider. It's impossible to social distance and when someone is walking in the opposite direction, someone ends up in the grass (usually me). I appreciate all of the doggie poop bag stations, and there are several bathrooms located off the trails. I give this park 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up because I'm generous.

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.

Peace and quiet on the Peninsula Trail…read more Wonderful trails for hiking and biking and open fields for soccer and other picnic activities. Clean restrooms. Disc golf is fun too. Never busy during the week ... not sure about weekend crowds.

This is a great park and there is a ton to do here. They have a playground, as well as a disc golf…read morecourse. I love that there is a stocked pond to fish.

Lots of nice shaded areas and climbing things for kids. There's also a walking loop. Lots of soccer…read morefields.

This park can hold a lot of activities! From trail walking/running, holding field games and is dog…read morefriendly. The bathrooms are pretty clean and spacious. Tucked away into a neighborhood, it can be easy to miss!

This is a nice park with soccer fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, a disc golf…read morecourse, and a shelter for picnics. I've come here to play football on the soccer fields. It's an artificial turf field, which can be tough on the skin when it comes to sliding, but it's a pretty nice field. It's well-marked and has soccer and lacrosse goals for use. The disc golf course is pretty fun as well - the majority of it is wooded, but there are a few more open holes as well. It's decently marked, so it's not too confusing to follow. Parking usually isn't an issue, but since it is right next to the high school, trying to find your way around can be a bit confusing.

This park is fun because there is so much to do. One of the most popular activities is playing disc…read moregolf on the the 18-hole course. There are also baseball/softball fields, multi-purpose (soccer) fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms and paved trails.

I accidentally found this cute park while in the area. I took my dog for a quick stroll and was…read moresurprised at how well-kept the trails are. Trash cans are conveniently stocked with small bags for pet owners to pick up their animal's droppings. Fishing pier, exercise equipment, covered picnic areas, and a veteran memorial make this quaint park a wonderful find!

Veterans Park is dedicated to those that have served our country in the military. It's small but…read morethis park packs a bunch of amenities such as a playground, fishing pier, fitness station, picnic shelter and half mile paved greenway. It's neat to have this park tucked away in a Holly Springs neighborhood.

My grandkids absolutely love this park. There is so much for them to do. They have slides, big…read moreand small, large and tall. They have swings, places to sit, musical instruments, a sand box, and even a splash pad. The kids are able to run from one area to the next and thoroughly enjoy themselves. There is plenty of parking and they even have a concession stand..not sure of when it's open. Kids will definitely have an enjoyable time at this park!

Pleasant Park is absolutely massive and great for kids of all ages. It isn't gated all around but…read moreit's gated where it counts (there's a fence to prevent people from running out onto the road) so that's good. There is a big splash pad but it didn't have that many kids using it despite being unbearably hot. There is also a sandbox. It is also one of the parks that has a StoryWalk where you can read pages from a featured children's book (usually themed with nature or gardening or seasons) as you walk along a simple path in the park. I love these because it is exciting for children and engaging while also encouraging literacy and movement during family time. There is so much to do here. I really feel like your kid wouldn't get bored visiting this park. Also there is tons of parking. There were multiple groups celebrating birthdays when we visited on the weekend.

Sugg Farm is the perfect location for community events!! I've visited the farm for numerous events…read morethat Holly Springs has hosted in the past. The most recent was the 2017 HollyFest Fall festival. For this event, they had rides, games, food trucks,and craft vendors set up throughout the grounds. Food concessions and vendors were not free, however all games/activities tailored to the kids were, as well as the entertainment, which i think is an awesome perk! If you get there right when they start (usually 10 am if it is a Saturday event), then you should not have any issues with parking. We always get there early, and are leaving when everyone else is getting there - avoid all chaos this way :) My only suggestion is to possibly have a better way to direct the traffic entering and leaving. I think it is normal to have congestion, especially when there is only one way in and one way out, so it's just a thought.

A very nice dog park convenient to Holly Springs! Loved there is a small dog side. Beautiful trees…read moreand clean! Pema loved it!

This park was so fun! We went on a Saturday morning when it was raining on and off and had the…read moreentire place to ourselves. Even in the rain our toddler had a blast! Surprisingly, the equipment was not slippery in the rain. A lot of the slides were tube slides so we just wiped down the bottom of them. There was a large sandbox with a bunch of trucks and sand toys in it. Lots of picnic tables and some covered shelters.

Great park that had been around for years. There is access to the Greenway, which also includes a…read morenew extension, along with a basketball court, baseball fields, and pickleball courts.