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Located in the heart of Wake Forest, this park features baseball fields, basketball courts, a playground, picnic tables, and charcoal grills, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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• 800 E. Juniper Ave., Wake Forest, NC, 27587

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Alston Ridge Park is a charming neighborhood park with a 0.4-mile paved walking loop, a playground, and a picnic shelter. The park also hosts a Storywalk, a partnership between the Fuquay-Varina Junior Women's Club, the Town of Fuquay-Varina, and the Wake County Public Library. The Storywalk features rotating books every few months, making each visit unique.

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• 6850 Hilltop-Needmore Road Extension, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526

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This park offers a variety of habitats for wildlife viewing and is home to the historic Anderson Family Homestead cottage. The park includes walking trails, canoe sites, three fields, two shelters, and a stone terraced amphitheater with grassy levels for events. A playground for children ages 2-12 features tot swings.

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• 20 Anderson Point Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27610

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Annie L. Jones Park is a popular destination with tennis courts, ball fields, a playground, and picnic areas. It also serves as the trailhead for the Annie Jones Greenway, perfect for walking, biking, jogging, or strolling. The park offers facilities including restrooms, a baseball/softball field, and basketball courts, all available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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• 1414 Tarbert Drive, Cary, NC, 27511

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The Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve Park, established in 2006, is a unique natural space gifted to the City of Raleigh by Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson. It offers a range of educational exhibits, nature crafts, and free loaner equipment like binoculars and backpacks. Visitors can explore nature trails, native plant gardens, and enjoy wildlife watching. The park also features an Education Center, public shelter, and a nature library. It's a place dedicated to wildlife and nature education, with charging stations and a comfort station available for visitors.

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• 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27614

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This park features two woodchip-covered playgrounds, a basketball court, and rentable picnic shelters that can accommodate up to 24 people. The nearby Ralph Campbell Neighborhood Center provides indoor meeting spaces for up to 75 people, as well as a kitchen for events. A path leads from the park to the Walnut Creek Trail.

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• 756 Lunar Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27610

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Baileywick Park boasts a new multi-sport pavilion, complete with restroom facilities, basketball, pickleball, and futsal courts. Two baseball/softball fields and a multipurpose field are also available. The park features playgrounds for children ages 2-5 and 5-12, both with woodchip surfaces. Enjoy a stroll on the paved Baileywick Greenway Trail, which connects the park to nearby areas. The dog park offers separate spaces for small and large dogs.

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• 9501 Baileywick Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615

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Enjoy outdoor fun at this park, featuring swing and climbing structures for children ages 5-12, along with woodchip and sand surfaces. The park also offers picnic tables and a charcoal grill for a relaxing outdoor meal.

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• 8105 McGuire Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27616

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Bragg Street Park offers an outdoor basketball court with four hoops and a playground designed for children ages 5-12. The playground includes swings, slides, climbing structures, and a picnic table. The basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the park is open from dawn to dusk.

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• 1116 S. Person Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601

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Buffaloe Road Athletic Park hosts notable events, including NCAA, high school, and Special Olympics competitions. The park features five baseball fields, a multipurpose outdoor track, a dog park, and playgrounds for children. The Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center offers a mini water park with waterslides, a lazy river, and lap lanes. The park also provides access to the Neuse River Greenway Trail.

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• 5900 Buffaloe Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604

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This park includes an outdoor basketball court with four hoops and a playground with a wooden climbing structure, slides, and monkey bars, offering plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family.

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• 110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603

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This 16-acre neighborhood park includes pedestrian trails, a community garden, and a memorial site for Flights AE3379 and AE3378. Enjoy a central pond with an earthen dam, multi-sport courts, a playground, and a terraced lawn. The park also offers a picnic shelter, parking for 30 cars, and a preserved forest for nature lovers.

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• 4420 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC, 27519

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Downtown Cary Park, a vibrant 7-acre space, is more than just a park—it's a place of wonder and natural beauty, designed for everyone to enjoy. The park features iconic play structures, botanical gardens, a playground, a sprayground, a walking trail, and a pavilion. It also offers a Bark Bar for dog lovers. Explore this imaginative park in the heart of Cary!

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• 327 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC, 27511

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This expansive 10-acre park offers a versatile flat space that can be configured for various soccer field sizes, a picnic shelter with seating for up to 64, and .36 miles of paved walking trails. The park also features a grill, a playground, restrooms, and easy access to walking trails.

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• 1015 New Bethel Church Road, Garner, NC, 27529

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The playground at this location boasts a sand surface and includes equipment for children aged 5–12, featuring climbing structures, slides, and monkey bars. Younger children (ages 2–5) can enjoy a sand digger and spring riders. The basketball court is open for use on a first-come, first-served basis.

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• 500 Chamberlain Street, Raleigh, NC 27607

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Church Street Park offers a wide range of athletic and recreational amenities for all visitors. It includes rentable shelters, a playground with a tot-lot, a multi-purpose field, and three tennis courts. Outdoor fitness equipment, cornhole boards, and a checker/chess board are also available. A walking trail encircles the field, and restrooms are on-site. The park is expanding with new bleachers, safety netting, and more, set to complete by July 2023.

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• 5800 Cricket Pitch Way, Morrisville, NC, 27560

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This 17-acre park, located near Creech Road Elementary School, features a lighted softball field, a multipurpose field, and a walking trail. It also offers a picnic shelter with seating for up to 50 people. Tennis courts are available nearby. Amenities include a baseball field, grill, playground access, restrooms, and a picnic shelter.

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• 400 Creech Road, Garner, NC, 27529

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The playground at this park is designed for children aged 2–12 and features swings, slides, tic-tac-toe boards, and climbing structures. A dedicated sand area with sand diggers and spring riders is available for younger children. The basketball court has four hoops and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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• 600 Dacian Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610

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This park offers a playground designed for children aged 2–12 with climbing stairs and slides. The outdoor basketball court features two hoops and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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• 910 E. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601

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Davis Drive Park offers a variety of amenities for both active and leisurely activities, including playgrounds, soccer fields, a basketball court, and a picnic area. The park connects to the White Oak Creek Greenway with a paved half-mile trail, perfect for walking, running, or biking. Restrooms are available on-site.

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• 1610 Davis Drive, Cary, NC, 27511

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This Raleigh park features two playgrounds with rubber surfaces, a sand pit, a rentable picnic shelter, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, and a multipurpose field. The playgrounds, designed for children aged 2–5 and 5–12, include various play structures, swings, and a hopscotch court. The Eastgate Neighborhood Center is also available for rent and serves as a great space for meetings and events.

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• 4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27609

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This park offers a variety of recreational amenities, including playgrounds, a multipurpose field, a picnic shelter, and an outdoor volleyball court. The volleyball court is unlit and available for casual play.

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• 1600 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27603

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The newly constructed Fisher Street Park, opened in 2022, is part of the East College Park development. It features a playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, seating areas, trellis swings, and beautiful landscaping, making it a perfect spot for relaxation and recreation.

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• 1605 Pender Street, Raleigh, NC, 27610

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Fleming Loop Park, re-opened in 2020 after a major renovation, now boasts seven new multipurpose fields, a concession stand, upgraded restroom facilities, playground equipment, and a walking track. The park also includes picnic shelters and ample parking, making it an ideal destination for sports and outdoor activities.

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• 503 Fleming Loop Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

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Located in the Downtown Garner Historic District, this 20-acre park offers a variety of amenities, including picnic shelters, lighted ballfields, a concession stand, a playground, and mountain biking trails. It is also home to North Garner Dog Park. The park is perfect for both active and passive recreation, with walking trails and picnic areas available.

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• 221 East Garner Road, Garner, NC, 27529

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Gill Street Park offers a range of facilities, including an outdoor basketball court, two playgrounds, and picnic tables, making it a great spot for family outings and casual recreation.

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• 600 N. Privette St., Zebulon, NC, 27597

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This Raleigh park features two sand surface playgrounds (designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12), a neighborhood center, a rentable picnic shelter, and outdoor basketball and tennis courts. The Neighborhood Center offers programs for all ages and is also available for rent, featuring various rooms, a shelter, and a deck overlooking a natural area.

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• 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27612

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Green Hills County Park offers a variety of recreational options for all ages, featuring a conveniently located restroom near the playground, trails, and picnic shelter. The playground includes separate areas for different age groups: a tot lot (ages 2-5) and a kids lot (ages 5-12).

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• 9300 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27614

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Green Hope Elementary School Park, situated across from the Cary Tennis Park, features multiple athletic fields, basketball and volleyball courts, and ample picnic areas. With several paved pathways, it’s a popular spot for walking, running, and biking.

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• 2750 Louis Stevens Drive, Cary, NC, 27519

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This 3-acre park in Greenbrier Estates includes a picnic shelter seating up to 20 people, two playgrounds, and a tennis court. The picnic shelter is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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• 613 Winterlochen Drive, Garner, NC, 27529

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This two-acre wooded park, located behind Wake Forest Town Hall, offers picnic tables and paved trails for visitors to enjoy a peaceful day in nature.

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• 401 Elm Ave., Wake Forest, NC, 27587

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Harold D. Ritter Park is a family favorite with multiple slides, a sky wheel climber, a climbing wall, and a sand play area. The park also features spring rider toys, sports courts, and a picnic shelter. Hikers can explore nearby trails in Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and the greenway.

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• 301 Lochmere Drive West, Cary, NC, 27511

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Eugene Harper Park, named after Knightdale’s longest-serving mayor, offers a four-acre park with tennis and pickleball courts, a picnic shelter, shaded lawns, and a newly added inclusive playground. It’s a perfect spot for a family day out.

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• 207 Main Street, Knightdale, NC, 27545

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This park features designated playground areas for children ages 2-5 and 5-12, with spring riders, slides, climbing bars, and swings. A concrete basketball court with four hoops is also available for play.

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• 205 Blanchard Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603

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Honeycutt Park is a vibrant city park with playgrounds for young children, athletic fields, and courts for basketball and volleyball. The park also includes a rentable shelter and easy access to the Honeycutt Greenway. Restrooms are open year-round.

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• 1032 Clear Creek Farm Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615

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This 12-acre park features athletic fields, a dog park, picnic areas, a playground, and a skate plaza. Additional amenities include softball/baseball fields, batting cages, a turf multipurpose field, a paved walking trail, and a lending library.

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• 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC, 27502

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