Very quiet this morning at 8am, it was me and a guy walking his dog. I enjoyed taking a peaceful…read morewalk, looping around the park to get my morning steps in. The park has a walking track that runs about 3/4 of a mile. The park has soccer and baseball fields, tennis/pickleball courts and a picnic shelter. The playground for kids is in excellent condition with a three-story climbing tower and multiple slides. There are picnic tables nearby for the adults to sit while the kids burn off some energy. [Review 2406 of 2024 - 3862 in North Carolina - 23419 overall]

Nicely shaded park for big and little children. There are several picnic tables. Some are shaded…read moreand some are not. Extremely clean bathrooms for a park. Saw that they even have a walking area.

Haw River State Park is like no other NC state park. We had a great time!…read more All 5 trails are clearly marked and our kept clear (so you can see where the trail is). The Great Blue Heron trail is 3.2 miles and has mile markers along the way to tell you how far you've gone, and takes you deep into the wilderness. You have to take the .4 mile connector trail to get to it. They have a wetlands boardwalk that takes you to the Haw River viewpoint. The viewpoint is small and the river is nearly standstill, but still is beautiful. The lake look trail takes you around the lake (obviously) and you can catch some turtles swimming in the lake! We saw one on a log. The piedmont loop trail is the perfect length to walk with your dog or small children. Mosquitoes are bad, but aren't aggressive (they just like to stay in clusters along the trail). In May there were zero biting flies like horseflies or yellow flies. It may be a bit of a challenge to park something big in here like an RV, but it's doable. The visitor center is at the summit access point, and is connected to the conference center. Restrooms are clean, and staff are kind!!

I love hiking! This park wasn't too far from me and I was excited to check it out. Parking was free…read moreand there are plenty of lots. They have cabins and cottages all around this park. The trail is marked, clean and safe! I was the only person on the trail and I felt so safe. I saw plenty of birds, turtles and a few frogs! I really enjoyed my peaceful hike.

The Burlington Arboretum is far from where I was staying. I found it going for a walk one day…read more This park is absolutely peaceful and memorials for the one who served in the Air Force which is amazing. The eagle statue stand between the American flag and the North Carolina State flag. The arboretum is very well kept you and definitely tell the town of Burlington puts in the finances into keeping their parks well kept and maintained. This is where I would come to take walk or just sit in the grass and relax and take it all in. I've considered moving to NC and if I decided to make that move Burlington will definitely be where I'll call home.

We chose the Arboretum for our small wedding and it was a perfect setting. Beautiful green…read moresurroundings and shade of large trees. Free wedding venue!

Visited Gold Park on a chilly Saturday in March and was astounded by how crowded it was! Every…read morecovered picnic area was filled and kids were running crazy (but in a "good" way) across the playground equipment. The multi-purpose field had a group playing soccer and I'm sure that the fenced dog park had it's fair share of action as well. The park is located right outside of downtown Hillsborough, drivable from downtown but walkable from the Riverwalk (paved trails that meander through "forested" areas along the Eno River; perfect for strollers and/or runners alike!) The park includes 0.3 miles of this Riverwalk greenway and links to downtown (by Weaver Street Market). The park stands on about 20 acres and also includes a ball park and bathrooms. Two separated playgrounds for children ages 2-5 year olds and one for the 5-12 year olds. The playgrounds sit on mulch and receive little to no sun. But you're in luck because you might be able to beat the sun with the parks hours, opening daily from 8 a.m. to a half hour after sunset.

Came here with our bicycles and, on the advice of a park-regular, we followed the paved trail that…read morewinds around this 24 acre park, along the Enos River, and then becomes the 1.5 mile long RiverWalk. Had we had mountain bikes, would have continued on to the dirt path that goes on for another 5 miles onto private property but that area is open to walkers and mountain bikes (read the signs at the far end of the RiverWalk to access this area). Gold Park has something for nearly everyone and is "thoughtful" in some of its design, such as the Bee Hotel, which is made up of natural materials with spaces for bees to hunker down and feel safe. There is a good sized dog park, baseball field, playground, large, grassy area, rest rooms, soda/water machines, water fountains, and what is especially nice are the numerous entrances from/to the town of Hillsborough for those without cars. Come take a walk along the Enos River and find the gorgeous gazebo-like structure made entirely of saplings that looks like it grew up from below the ground, and erected by 150+ volunteers. It's a beauty!

I missed this year's tree lighting event so I was glad to finally visit and see it this season…read more There were many families/couples/individuals taking pictures around it and just walking through to enjoy it on a very peaceful night with surprisingly balmy weather for this time of the year. We got there at dusk and when nightfall came it was just as beautiful. Great time enjoying the simple beauty in life.

Center City Park is Located in the heart of downtown Greensboro, it is a block away from the Steven…read moreTanger Center for the Performing Arts. It is a beautiful park with benches, greenery , water features and a stage to catch different performances. It is great to come relax or take your kids. It is very safe but on occasion you will see some homeless people in the area. We were there this past weekend for the Korean Festival and it was a blast!

It's an OK park. Nothing spectacular. Lots of youngsters come and skate here. There are several…read morepublic exercise machines that you can use. There is a little baseball court in which the youth go and practice there.

the best it was so much fun. everything is already waxed by employeesread more

I like this park mainly because it's secluded and virtually across the street from the Lakewood…read moreYMCA. Lots of kids came out to play even though there isn't much equipment to play on. My son loved the twisty slide best and it seemed that the other kids did too. There's a picnic area and a shelter area which I assume had bathrooms but I didn't check. There's also a huge sports field near the playground which means big kids can mingle with little ones once they are done with practice. Lots of shade from pine trees, and the company of squirrels, hawks, and various birds.

It's lovely out here. They have a large fishing area as well as paddle boat rentals. Plenty of…read moreparking. There's a bunch of grills and areas for parties and gatherings. Unfortunately it's closed today and I had to peep in but I've been here many times and it's a great place for a bbq. It's quiet and very pretty surroundings. I wouldn't recommend using disabled devices except in the entrance way because most of the area is grassy or wood that might be slick.

Check out my photo and video tour of this great recreational park!…read more https://youtu.be/lo68ZPckObg