It's a really nice local park that has a little bit of everything, nice area for walking, tons of…read moresoccer fields, a few tennis courts, pickleball court, volleyball court spread out, and a big baseball complex. It's well kept, and has a nice area to bring friends and family or just a nice little walk after work. I wish there were more events or things that were open to the community or even free play, that would be my only feedback which makes it not a five-star

Just a nice park with tennis soccer baseball and more. It's always fun seeing all the activities…read moregoing on. Plenty of parking and easy to walk around

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!

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.

Great neighborhood park. Currently under the Stay at Home order, this is a gathering space for our…read moretweens in our neighborhood riding bikes, dog walkers, joggers, and walkers. It's a beautiful space with a trail (now representing the solar system), Creek, and shady area. The playground is closed for Covid 19. But it's pretty awesome the rest of the time and includes an active sand pit with digging toys. There is an open field for pickup games of soccer or batting practice. We all miss our organized sports and this park offers ample opportunity to join neighbors in a fun pick up game. Trash cans and doggie pickup bags are available for your convenience. This park has such a great history--my husband remembers catching crawdads there as a kid growing up in the hood 30 years ago!

Not the biggest park or the one with the most features, but this Raleigh park has a nice large open…read morefield that could be soccer or football. There are also two woodchip-surface playgrounds, one for 2-5 and the other for 5-12. The park is more long than wide as it follows a small creek/brook in the middle of a residential neighborhood. It's a great spot for a walk whether just you or if you're bringing your dog. I did not spot a park bench as I circled the park but you might have better luck. It's well wooded and green, a good spot for a sit down. [Review 11856 overall, 1638 of 2019.]

Love this park and the water splash area for kids when it's hot! Sometimes they have marketing…read moreevents there with information and free handouts samples promoting community services. The play equipment isn't as exciting as other places but the open space and freedom to burn off some energy is fabulous

Chavis Park is named after John Chavis, a free Black educator, Presbyterian minister, and American…read moreRevolutionary War veteran. In 1808, he opened his first school, the site of which was located near the grounds of modern-day Chavis Park. There is rich black history here at this park. If you visit the community center on its grounds you can see the black and white photos adorning the walls of the center dating back to the 60's featuring the people of this African American community. This is a beautiful park that is home to the main attraction its early 20th-century carousel. Allan Herschell Carousel, showcases a Wurlitzer 146A band organ, oil paintings of waterfalls and other natural scenes, and thirty-six jumping, hand-carved, hand-painted horses. There are several indoor and outdoor spaces available to the public and for rent. In addition a playground, tennis courts, and a pool, the park offers a community center, picnic shelters, a gymnasium, a lit, outdoor track, a fitness center, and a game room. A half-mile of Raleigh's Capital Area Greenway traverses the park via Little Rock Trail. During the week my daughter attends basketball practice here and we love the view of the city skyline from the community center This is my favorite park in the Raleigh area.

Had a very good experience with family at the park. Had a 6, 5, and 1 year old and we played from…read morethe splash pad to the park. It was great and definitely kept the kiddos entertained. I wish there was a bit more sun shades provided as the playground was a bit hot. But the bathrooms were pretty clean for a park so i was happy about that.

Since I've been here it's been renovated and it looks awesome! This is such a great playground with…read moreso much to do and see. There is something for everyone. Playground for the smaller kids maybe ranging from 1-10, swings, a green space for older kiddos that may want to bring their balls or fly kites, a trail if you want to get in some steps and even a splash pad for when it's warmer out. There are toilets and even a shelter if you wanted to host a party. My kids really enjoyed their time there and they are 7 and 3.

This has become my go-to running spot while in NC for work…read more The entrance into the park is gated and is typically not open during the early hours that I arrive so I park in the lot just outside the gate, which has a quick easy access to the Neuse River Greenway Trail (left) and Crabtree Creek Greenway Trail (right). What I love is you get two very different running paths. The Neuse River Greenway is flat and pretty open. The Crabtree Creek Greenway has some minor elevation but some really cool bridges to go over (including a winding one). The park, itself, has its own running paths. There are bathrooms, water fountains, picnic areas and a big playground. Lots of covered space. From the outside parking lot, you'll hike over the bridge over the freeway into the park (about .20 miles). The bathrooms have a coded door lock that I haven't figured out yet. There is some type of house within the park as well, and I'm not sure what it's about. If you want to find the first really cool bridge, you'll go past the house and keep staying straight on the trail and not veering left or right. Also, the area between the house and the bathrooms yields some pretty cool breezes. I've noticed that temps get cooler from the adjacent field when running through there. There are mile markers on the Crabtree Creek Greenway Trail. You'll hit your first hill at about 1.15 miles from the parking lot outside the gate. Perfect place for long runs, interval workouts or bike rides. Very scenic!

Love this location! It has tons of parking and is a great path along the greenway. I run here with…read moremy running group as well as bike here with my partner. Definitely a great spot if you live close. You can literally run or bike for miles in either direction so it's perfect if you're training for a race.

Fuquay-Varina Downtown Dog Park is a large park for my puppy child to get rid of excess energy for…read morefree! The park is open daily from 7am to dusk. There are two areas: one for small breeds (under 30 pounds) and one for large breeds (over 30 pounds). Each area has benches and water stations. Please note, any dog with a history of aggressive behavior is prohibited in the park. I wish this could be implemented more strictly but the majority of the dogs we saw at the park were friendly.

So this is a beautiful park, pretty spacious with a bench and a nice drinking fountain for pets…read more The issue is the people that come here. First time I came here a girl brought her eight week old puppy into the large dog side when there were some big damn dogs up in here. We tried to politely explain that maybe not the best idea because she hasn't had her shots and she could be hurt. She got super angry and stormed out. Said the puppy had her shots (um, no) and then glared at everyone from the small dog side. Second time some dudes dog comes and pees on my leg, no big deal except that's a training opportunity. He said I "shouldn't have worn such nice stuff to a dog park." I was wearing dirty jeans and three year old boots. I don't care if dogs jump on me, jump on my boots, get me filthy with black mud. That I can just remove. If your dog pisses on my damn shoes that's a different story and while it happens, it's an opportunity for you to say "NO!" And explain to your dog that we don't pee on people. Instead he literally laughed. So yeah, nice enough dog park with clueless people who don't pick up their dog shit. The good outweighs the bad but don't be surprised when people act a fool.