A list of all the playgrounds I’ve explored in the Greater Raleigh area:
- MacDonald Woods Park in CaryWe had a jam-packed spring break staycation this year with trips to local parks, dance class, and a visit to Fearrington. The beautiful weather stayed around all week and one day we met some dear friends in Cary at MacDonald Woods Park. MacDonald Woods Park was our second choice for a park after we learned that ...
- Optimist Park: Tutus & PicnicsAwhile back a dear friend of mine and I signed our girls up for a preschool dance class at Optimist Park through the City of Raleigh. It ended up being the perfect Monday morning activity, which led into extended play time and lunch at the playground. It was the first activity (other than regular preschool) where ...
- North Wake Landfill District ParkA playground at the landfill…say what?! Yes, the North Wake landfill closed in 2008 and local residents worked with the county to repurpose the closed landfill into a park which now features paved trails, mountain biking trails, a large playground area, pavilion, and access to Abbotts Creek Trail (part of Neuse River Greenway). North Wake Landfill ...
- Lions ParkDespite Lions Park being located in a transitional east Raleigh neighborhood, we found it safe, full of friendly people, and lots of fun! Lions Park is located at 516 Dennis Ave in the east Raleigh Woodcrest neighborhood. This park has several entrances, which provides easier access and parking to whichever activity you’re looking to try; ...
- North Cary Park & Black Creek GreenwayThis past winter has been one of the longest I’ve seen since moving to Raleigh over 11 years ago so when the temps hovered above 45 degrees in January we headed to North Cary Park with a friend and her girls for a short run and playground time. North Cary Park is located at 1100 ...
- Knightdale Station ParkWe are fortunate to have a great group of moms and kiddos through Stroller Strides of Midtown Raleigh to explore local parks with and a trip Knightdale Station Park last fall is no exception. Knightdale Station Park is located at 810 North 1st Ave just outside 540 and south of US-64 business in Knightdale. This park has a ...
- Abbotts Creek TrailIt might be snowmaggedon part 2 in Raleigh right now, but months ago it was a beautifully warm day for a run in North Raleigh along Abbotts Creek Trail. Abbotts Creek Trail is 2.9 miles and connects Simms Branch Trail with the Neuse River Trail. We parked on-street near the intersection of Falls River Ave ...
- Update: Crabtree Creek Trail near Crabtree Valley MallWhen Claire was about a month old, I felt good enough to go on a short jog so I returned to an area I was very familiar with – House Creek Trail. We parked at Glen Eden Pilot Park and made our way down House Creek Trail towards Crabtree Valley Mall, which is a distance ...
- Millbrook PlaygroundMillbrook Playground at Millbrook Exchange Park (1905 Spring Forest Rd) was renovated this past summer and we made our way over there to explore the new digs! Within the park, it’s located between the adult center and the community center near the ball fields. There’s so much to do at this new park for everyone ...
- Longstreet Dr PlaygroundThe week after Claire was born we had lots of family helping keep us sane while adjusting to life with two sweet girls. My sweet mother-in-law, Janet (aka Gaga), came to visit for several days and for one outing we explored Longstreet Dr. Playground, which is less than 10 minutes from our house. Longstreet Playground ...
- Marsh Creek ParkThe day after Claire came home from the hospital, she visited her first park, Marsh Creek Park in east Raleigh. Marsh Creek Park is located at 3050 N New Hope Rd and is bustling with a variety of activities. This park is most famous for its outdoor skate park, which was very busy when we arrived. ...
- Honeycutt ParkThe final park we explored as a family of three was Honeycutt Park in North Raleigh. Knowing that baby #2 was cozy and not giving any hints to arrive anytime soon (still late though), we ventured out to Honeycutt Park on the Sunday morning before baby Claire was born. This park is located at 1032 ...