One of the best ways to explore a park is with a friend. It’s even more special when it’s with an old high school friend and you’re both meeting each other’s infants for the first time! A few weeks ago, I finally caught up with my friend, Melissa, and her adorable baby boy, Braxton at the Clayton Community Park. This is a park usually known for it’s big 4th of July celebration, but even the small visits with a friend can be big too!
Clayton Community Park is located at 1075 Amelia Church Rd in JoCo. Yes, I promise we’ll get back to a Raleigh Park soon, but this one is only a short 25 minute drive south of Raleigh. After getting the babies situated in their strollers, we headed off on the 1/2 mile paved trail that surrounds the three baseball fields. While on the trail we passed a small pond, eight bocce ball courts and a shelter, and some unpaved trails that we explored too. We also came upon the strangest amphitheater (we both thought it was a cult gathering area) and a few bridges for crossing the small streams. Nonetheless, it made for a relaxing stroll on a beautiful fall day.
After some walking we headed over to the pavilion to relax and play with the babies. Next to the pavilion are sand volleyball courts, six lighted tennis courts with a shelter, and some of the most unique playground equipment.
What a fun day catching up with an old friend and her baby boy! Visit the Town of Clayton Parks & Rec department for more information about this park and the nearby community center.
Thumbs up: paved trail around pond, playground area, picnic tables in pavilion, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts
Thumbs down: lots of flies at pavilion (I believe due to full trash cans), creepy amphitheater