Apex Nature Park Outdoor Amphitheater
2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC 27502
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Apex Community Park (Lake Trail Entrance)
1808 Lake Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Vast park with sports fields, play areas & a 50-acre lake for canoes, kayaks, sailboards & fishing.
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539
Wooded area featuring a pond with boardwalk, playground, trails, amphitheater & picnic shelters.
Apex Community Park (Main Park)
2200 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523
Kelly Road Park
1609 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502
Apex Nature Park
2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC 27502
Recreational oasis offering nature trails, a dog park, disc golf, picnic spots & an amphitheater.
Pleasant Park
3400 Pleasant Plns Rd, Apex, NC 27502
Seagroves Farm Park
201 Parkfield Dr, Apex, NC 27502
Apex Jaycee Park
451 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27502
White Oak Pavilion
White Oak Beach Rd, Apex, NC 27523
Carolina Grove
1001 Lipscomb Grove Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden
120 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Southern Community Park Playground
1300 US-15, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Enchanted Gardens
259 Shady Wagon Farm Ln, New Hill, NC 27562
Southern Picnics
628 New Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608
Pullen House
10801 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Pullen Park Shelter #1
0793997529, Raleigh, NC 27606
Oak Room Picnic Shelter
Raleigh, NC 27603
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27705
55-acre public gardens with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater.
Walnut Creek Wetland Center
950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610
Eco-friendly nature center offering classes, public programs, walking trails & wildlife observation.
Pullen Park Shelter #4
520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
All Saints Chapel
110 S East St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center
Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center, 2450 Alumni Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Pullen Park
520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
5th-oldest amusement park in the U.S., with a carousel, mini-train, paddle boats, playground & more.
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing.
Dix Park
1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
Sizable city park & events site featuring an off-leash dog area & a seasonal sunflower field.
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
237-acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife, plus hiking & mountain biking trails & fishing.
John Chavis Memorial Park
505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601
Featuring a 1937 carousel, this park also offers ball fields, playgrounds, a pool & splash grounds.
Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden
215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284
This year-round, 7-acre garden offers themed gardens & a visitor center, plus tours & a gift shop.
Fred Fletcher Park
820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
Tranquil park offering sport fields & courts, a water garden, walking paths & a playground.
Anderson Point Park
20 Anderson Point Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
This park has wildlife habitat, a historic homestead, a stone amphitheater & canoe areas.
Nash Square
200 South McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Shaded, landscaped park with paved walkways & seating, plus a monument honoring firefighters.
Montague Lake Pavilion
10303 Penny Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
Lions Park
516 Dennis Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
Large community park offering a fitness center, BMX trail, sport courts, athletic fields & more.
Wake County Parks & Recreation
337 S Salisbury St # 1000, Raleigh, NC 27601
South Wilmington Street Center
1420 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Biltmore Walled Garden
15 The Glen Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
The North Carolina Arboretum
20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.
Pack Square Park
80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
This community green space with a stage & shade trees is popular for festivals & events.
Carrier Park
220 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Sports facilities from roller hockey to lawn bowling, plus trails, picnic space & river views.
Lake Julian Park
37 LAKE JULIAN RD, Arden, NC 28704
County park with volleyball court, horseshoe pits, disc-golf course, rental boats & picnic shelters.
French Broad River Park
508 Riverview Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
This riverside space features paved trails, a scenic overlook, open areas for play & a dog park.
Richmond Hill Park
300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Hominy Creek River Park
220 Hominy Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Rivers border this popular boating park offering grills & picnic areas, plus licensed fishing.
Amboy Road River Park
180 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Asheville Botanical Garden
151 WT Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804
A half-mile trail meanders through these gardens that feature 600+ species of Appalachian plants.
Asheville Recreation Park
65 Gashes Crk Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
Kolo Bike Park
85 Expo Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Mountain biking park with 4 miles of wooded trails for all levels plus jumps, bridges & pump tracks.
Lake View Park
1157 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
Asheville Yards
75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Dynamic event space with a food truck serving hearty tacos, burritos & poke bowls.
Cedric's Garden
Asheville, NC 28803
Asheville Parks & Recreation Building
70 Gashes Crk Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
Coker Arboretum
399 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Year-round botanical garden on a college campus with hundreds of native & exotic plant species.
Durham Central Park
501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Large park featuring gardens, a skate park & events such as farmer’s markets & food truck festivals.
Parkton Place
1860 Armory Rd, Parkton, NC 28371
Sanderosa Gardens
3861 Sanderosa Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312
Fayetteville Community Garden
412 Vanstory St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Clark Park Nature Center
631 Sherman Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301
This large park has a nature center with turtles, fish & snakes, plus trails along Cape Fear River.
North Carolina Veterans Park
300 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Park devoted to military veterans featuring an interactive story garden & commemorative sculptures.
Festival Park
335 Ray Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Park with an open lawn, walking trails & a stage for concerts, festivals, shows & other events.
Honeycutt Park
352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Park with baseball fields, a recreation center, trails & 2 playgrounds geared toward different ages.
Arnette Park
2165 Wilmington Hwy, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Park with expansive wooded areas, plus sports courts & fields, playgrounds & picnic facilities.
Fayetteville Rose Garden
2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Intimate garden offering an array of colorful roses, stone benches & a fountain.
Lake Rim Park
2214 Tar Kiln Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Ball fields, sand volleyball & horseshoes, plus picnic areas, a playground & a 1-mile nature trail.
Mazarick Park
1400 Belvedere Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Park spanning nearly 80 acres, with lake fishing, picnic shelter & sports/game areas.
Kiwanis Recreation Center and Honeycutt Park
352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Seabrook Park
708 Langdon St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Outdoor activity area with a community pool & sports courts, plus a playground & picnic pavilion.
Massey Hill Recreation Center & Park
1612 Camden Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306
G B Myers Recreation Center
1018 Rochester Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Westover Park
267 Bonanza Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Recreational facility featuring a large swimming pool, park & playground, plus classes for all ages.
Wild and Whimsy Market and Garden
231 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
Rotary Centennial Pavilion
107 N South St, Gastonia, NC 28052
Rankin Lake Park
1750 Rankin Lake Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052
Park featuring a reservoir, picnic shelters, horseshoes, paved trails, fishing, boating & more.
Erwin Center
913 N Pryor St, Gastonia, NC 28052
McComb Park/Beaver Memorial Garden
421 5th Ave Pl NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Parkview Apartments
350 Commerce Centre Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Jetton Park
19000 Jetton Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Tree-covered 104-acre park on Lake Norman with a small beach, tennis courts, a trail & picnic area.
Latta Nature Preserve
6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Latta Plantation Preserve's interpretive center, with native animals, a habitat garden & gift shop.
Holbrook Park
100 Sherwood Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Wynfield Forest Clubhouse
15722 Wynfield Creek Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078
North Mecklenburg Park
16131 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
98-acre natural spot with baseball & soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds & trails.
Blythe Landing Park
15901 NC 73 HY, 15901 NC-73, Huntersville, NC 28078
Huntersville Athletic Park
11720 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Huntersville Park And Recreation
508 Dellwood Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Greys Harbor at Lake Norman
8701 Pinnacle Cross Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Silver Collection at The Park
12821 Little Penny Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Symphony Park Information Center
9526 Rich Hatchet Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
The Park Huntersville - Storrs Building
10115 Kincey Ave, Huntersville, NC 28078
Haven at Birkdale Village
16725 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078
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