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Shelley Lake Park

Scenic park with a 2-mile paved trail around a lake, playground, and open fields.

4.7 (1779 Google reviews)FreeOutdoor
  • playground
  • hiking
  • stroller ok
  • free

1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA

What locals say

Insider tip 📍 Shelly Lake and Lake Lynn

Combine playground time with a stroller loop around the lake; plenty of wildlife to keep toddlers interested.

“we combo playing and walking a loop on the lake in the stroller. There is plenty of wildlife (and people) to keep him interested.”

Overheard on r/raleigh · 1 upvotes

📍 Shelley Lake Park

The playground is situated in a naturally shady area.

“Shelley Lake Park’s playground is in a pretty shady area.”

Overheard on r/raleigh · 6 upvotes

📍 Shelly Lake / Lynn Lake

Walking paths around the lakes are great for spotting turtles, ducks, geese, and deer.

“Lynn lake and Shelly lake have their path around a lake, often fun birds, sometimes deer, often turtles, ducks, geese.”

Overheard on r/raleigh · 3 upvotes

📍 Shelley Lake Park

Offers a nice playground and a walking trail.

“Shelley Lake has a nice playground and walking trail.”

Overheard on r/raleigh · 1 upvotes

📍 Shelley Lake Park

Has a smaller, slightly worn-down court that occasionally hosts pickup games.

Overheard on r/raleigh · 1 upvotes

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