As my family and I were visiting my sister, we had heard that Durham Central Park was hosting a…read moreReggae Event. We decided to go to get a taste of the Caribbean in the South. We arrived and there was a live DJ playing Dancehall and Reggae, which had a great selection of music. There were tents and food trucks around the perimeter which had long lines and for good reason. There was good food and great merchants which my sister bought a shirt and I got a bucket hat with the Panamanian flag on it. My sister told me that there were a couple events being hosted in the coming weeks. I would definitely return when I go visit my sister.

Downtown Durham is cool and Durham Central Park is a big reason why. When I think of Durham Central…read morePark, I mainly think of The Pavilion and Foster Street, which hosts the Durham Farmers' Market (https://www.yelp.com/biz/durham-farmers-market-durham), and the adjacent public greenspace, playground, and skate park located between Foster Street and Rigsbee Avenue. However, Durham Central Park extends well beyond that. It's really a neighborhood, encompassing some of the coolest spots in the city. Aside from the aforementioned farmers' market, highlights at Central Park for me have included: * Boxcar Bar & Arcade: https://www.yelp.com/biz/boxcar-bar-arcade-durham * Durham Food Hall: https://www.yelp.com/biz/durham-food-hall-durham * Foster Street Coffee: https://www.yelp.com/biz/foster-street-coffee-durham Additionally, my wife and her co-residents are big fans of: * The Glass Jug (bar): https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-glass-jug-durham-3 There's also a lot of great stuff around Central Park like: * M Sushi: https://www.yelp.com/biz/m-sushi-durham * Pizzeria Toro: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-toro-durham * The Blue Note Grill (barbecue and live music): https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-blue-note-grill-durham-2 * The Parlour (ice cream): https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-parlour-durham-2 * Viceroy (Indian restaurant): https://www.yelp.com/biz/viceroy-durham My wife likes to get her hair cut and styled at: * Rock Paper Scissors Salon: https://www.yelp.com/biz/rock-paper-scissors-salon-and-gallery-durham-2 The neighborhood also includes the DAP (Durham Athletic Park), former home of the Minor League Durham Bulls baseball team. According to artwork on the south side of the Liberty Warehouse Apartments, Durham Central Park was established in 2001. The Pavilion opened in 2007. There's lots of amazing public art in the neighborhood too. The municipal space is ideal for events like the farmers' market, festivals, live entertainment, food trucks, etc. It's perfect for the community.

Went here with my boyfriend! This is a clean open park that's very good for a short walk, they also…read morehave bathrooms and tennis courts as well as a children's play area 10/10 recommend it's also in a very nice area :)

Came here recently with the family and had a good time. The playground was pretty small, but there…read moreweren't too many kids playing on it either so that was OK. We didn't get the chance to explore most of the park but everything looked nice from a distance :) There were a LOT of people playing pickleball too. I'm not sure if there are multiple parking lots, but the one we parked in was quite small but still had a few open spaces. Overall, would definitely consider coming back here, especially on my own so I can walk around and explore a bit more.

Thank You!!! ...to the volunteers that maintain this treasured garden with hundreds of rose…read morebushes....and thanks to the city for the upgrades recently made : ) Amazing spot that always brings a smile ; ) and such a wonderful asset in our city. FYI- Mother's Day is typically a good time to visit in the spring

This part of my life is called " Stopping to smell the roses". The opportunity presented itself…read morewhen I planned to take myself on a date for the evening to see The Color Purple at the Raleigh Little Theatre. The Rose Garden is located on the property and is a peaceful place to have lunch or take photos. A romantic date or proposal destination as well. The garden is located below the amphitheater. The grounds include sixty rose beds with varieties of hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, miniatures, and antique roses, surrounded by an arboretum of evergreen and deciduous trees. As soon as you arrive, you are instantly transported to an English garden. The promised land of peonies ! For those of you who don't know, pink roses are my favorite flower. This was pure bliss for me ! Be sure to spend time visiting while in the Oberlin Village area.

Nice community park with kayak rentals and trails. Occasionally crowded and offering so many…read morewholesome community options including the annual crafts festival and Friday music events.

We had our baby shower at Buehler Shelter and had a great experience! You can pay ahead of time and…read morereserve the shelter. It was a large area with lots of picnics tables. It is somewhat secluded. Plenty of parking and bathrooms are nearby(but not too close)

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

Highly recommend coming here for the Independence Day fireworks which are typically on July 5…read morestarting at 9:15 PM. There are a few vendors there from 5 to 10 PM. Police did a great job directing traffic and long lines of cars. Large parking lots available and restrooms. Everything was very organized, and even though the crowd was large, it moved very smoothly. We parked in a neighborhood and had no problems getting out onto the main street. Fireworks were very nice and the open space was perfect for viewing the fireworks with no trees or buildings in the way.

Wake County's first new park in over a decade, Beech Bluff County Park, opened in Willow Spring in…read moreMarch 2025! This park is over 300 acres and includes walking trails, community gardens, playgrounds, picnic shelters and classrooms. I could not wait to go to this park as soon as it opened as it is only 5 minutes from my house. This area of Wake County is limited on safe walking trails and Beech Bluff has solved this problem. There are six walking trails in total - 3 that are ADA accessible and 4 that are natural surface trails. Each trail is a half-mile long or shorter. I have walked almost every trail and I really like them. They will be shaded during the summer and are wide enough throughout that no one has to stop to pass by other groups. Now for the playground. There is an area with four swings - two regular swings and two adaptive swings, a tall playground with two very long slides, and a smaller play area meant for toddlers. There is also a rock climbing wall. There is seating around for parents and a good amount of space between the two playgrounds. This area is not very shaded; I can imagine the equipment getting very hot and it being uncomfortable for parents to sit and watch their kids in July and August. There is a shelter near the toddler playground, but it doesn't have a good viewpoint of the larger playground. I have two kids (2 and 4) and my 4 year old was very interested in the larger playground, but my younger child was not. For me, it was very difficult to monitor both children with how the playground is laid out. With lots of kids on the larger playground, it is challenging to keep an eye on your child as they climb up the levels. I walked by the community garden and classroom but haven't utilized them yet. There are also shelters near the two large parking lots. I have a few thoughts on improvements, but none of them would keep me from coming to this park weekly. Things that I think can be improved: * Signage on the walking trail trailheads that state the length of the trails * More swings in the playground area. There are no baby swings currently.

I live how I have a park close to my home and don't have to drive at least 30 minutes too, it has…read morebeen super convenient for me!

Fun! Fun! Fun! There's a lot to do at Keeley Park. You can…read moretake long walks on the paths, they have a fitness area, a pond, a spray ground, a playground, and plenty of picnic shelters for everyone to enjoy. Below are a few pics of my nephews enjoy themselves. Check them out you won't be disappointed. They have something for each family member. Check them out.

This is a great park for kids of all ages. From the play equipment, to the pump track, to the…read morenatural landscape, it has something for everyone. They've got great picnic shelters that can be reserved for family events or birthday parties. The bathrooms are across the parking lot from the main play area, which is a struggle when your little one has to go immediately. Overall, I love this park and will go back time after time.

This was a morning hike for us on the coldest morning! I was happy to get out and walk this lovely…read morelittle park, right down the drive from Carolina Bronze Sculpture Co. The colorful fall leaves were a perfect backdrop. I assume they loan and/or sell sculptures, because some of the signs didn't have the corresponding art on the display base. But there were plenty of pieces to view. I saw that the company also hosts events for sculpture making- I would come back for that in a heartbeat! Enjoy the short hike and the wonderful art!

What a great little hidden gem just outside of Seagrove, NC. It is tucked off the main road, down…read morea driveway to Carolina Bronze Works. It was a beautiful walk through the woods around a large pond. There was a number of small, medium, and large sculptures. Seeing we were there in mid Octobers, the trees were all in beautiful shades of yellows, reds, and oranges.