Things to do with kids in Raleigh-Durham, NC

Pullen Park

Historic park with a carousel, miniature train, pedal boats, and a large playground.

4.7 (9627)$Raleigh, NC

💬 9 local tips

Downtown Cary Park

Modern city park with a large playground, splash pad, and open green spaces.

4.8 (4094)FreeCary, NC

💬 13 local tips

Knightdale Station Park

Community park featuring a unique train-themed playground and walking trails.

4.8 (2796)FreeKnightdale, NC

💬 4 local tips

Lake Crabtree County Park

Waterside park with hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, and boat rentals.

4.7 (2547)FreeMorrisville, NC

Dix Park

Expansive city park with open fields, walking paths, and seasonal sunflower fields.

4.7 (2399)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 7 local tips

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

Unique outdoor park featuring large, colorful, wind-powered kinetic sculptures.

4.7 (2396)FreeWilson, NC

💬 1 local tip

E. Carroll Joyner Park

Expansive park with paved walking trails, historic farm buildings, and a large amphitheater.

4.8 (1977)FreeWake Forest, NC

💬 1 local tip

Lake Benson Park

Large community park with a lake for boating, walking trails, and a playground.

4.7 (1849)FreeGarner, NC

💬 1 local tip

Shelley Lake Park

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

4.7 (1779)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 5 local tips

Laurel Hills Park

Community park featuring a large inclusive playground, sports fields, and walking trails.

4.8 (1638)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 4 local tips

Lake Wheeler Park

Waterfront park offering boat rentals, picnic areas, and a playground.

4.6 (1583)$Raleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

John Chavis Memorial Park

Historic park with a vintage carousel, playgrounds, and a public swimming pool.

4.7 (1324)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 2 local tips

Apex Community Park

Large park with sports fields, playgrounds, and a lake for kayaking and fishing.

4.8 (1198)FreeCary, NC

💬 1 local tip

Sassafras All Children's Playground

Highly accessible, inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities.

4.9 (1151)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 2 local tips

North Cary Park

Community park with a large playground, climbing wall, and sports courts.

4.7 (1106)FreeCary, NC

Anderson Point Park

Park featuring nature trails, a historic homestead, and canoe access.

4.6 (1069)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Marla Dorrel Park

Community park featuring a popular, innovative children's playground.

4.8 (993)FreeCary, NC

💬 4 local tips

Morrisville Community Park

Public park featuring a playground, paved walking paths, and sports fields.

4.6 (947)FreeMorrisville, NC

Jack Smith Park

Park with a splash pad, playground, and dog park.

4.6 (945)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Kids Together Playground

Large, accessible playground with distinct play areas for different age groups.

4.8 (904)FreeCary, NC

💬 2 local tips

Forest Ridge Park

Nature-focused park with trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

4.8 (901)FreeWake Forest, NC

💬 1 local tip

Crowder County Park

Wooded park with a pond, boardwalk, playground, and hiking trails.

4.8 (870)FreeApex, NC

💬 1 local tip

Lake Lynn Park

Community park with a lake, walking trails, and playground.

4.7 (843)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Kelly Road Park

Local park with playground equipment and open green space.

4.7 (834)FreeApex, NC

💬 1 local tip

Spring Forest Road Park

Large community park with a playground, tennis courts, and walking trails.

4.4 (739)FreeRaleigh, NC

Pleasant Park

Modern community park with extensive playgrounds, sports courts, and walking paths.

4.6 (663)FreeApex, NC

💬 1 local tip

Marsh Creek Park

Park featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and the city's only public skate park.

4.4 (619)FreeRaleigh, NC

Lions Park

Community park with a BMX track, sports fields, and playground facilities.

4.4 (602)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Harold D. Ritter Park

Local park with a playground, climbing wall, and sports courts.

4.6 (575)FreeCary, NC

💬 1 local tip

Gipson Play Plaza

Modern playground and public plaza located within Dix Park, featuring climbing structures and open space.

4.6 (574)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 5 local tips

Main Street Park

Community park with open space and playground equipment.

4.7 (568)FreeRolesville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Cedar Hills Park

Large park featuring disc golf, sports fields, and multiple playgrounds.

4.6 (558)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 2 local tips

Jaycee Park

City park featuring a playground, athletic fields, and the peaceful Daylily Garden.

4.6 (511)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Baileywick Road Park

Community park featuring a large playground, sports fields, and walking paths.

4.5 (487)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 2 local tips

Apex Community Park Playground

Dedicated playground area within the larger Apex Community Park.

4.8 (448)FreeCary, NC

Green Hills County Park

Park on a former landfill site with a playground, picnic areas, and hiking trails.

4.7 (408)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

MacDonald Woods Park

Neighborhood park featuring diverse playground equipment, a sand pit, and open space for picnics.

4.6 (398)FreeCary, NC

Bethesda Park

Public park with athletic fields and tennis courts for active family play.

4.2 (386)FreeDurham, NC

💬 1 local tip

North Hills Park

Public park with two playgrounds, tennis courts, a baseball field, and picnic shelters.

4.5 (316)FreeRaleigh, NC

Peter Williams Park

Local neighborhood park featuring green space and walking paths for outdoor play.

4.4 (290)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 2 local tips

Eastgate Park

Community park offering open space and recreational areas for family outdoor activities.

4.4 (268)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Leesville Community Park

Local community park offering recreational space and playground facilities.

4.4 (267)FreeRaleigh, NC

Annie L. Jones Park

Community park with playground facilities and open green space.

4.5 (240)FreeCary, NC

Strickland Road Neighborhood Park

Local park with playground equipment and open space for family recreation.

4.4 (214)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Lazy Daze Playground

Large, popular outdoor playground located within Bond Park with structures for all ages.

4.5 (204)FreeCary, NC

💬 1 local tip

Eliza Pool Park

Public park space featuring recreational amenities.

4.3 (168)FreeRaleigh, NC

Beech Bluff County Park

Spacious county park offering outdoor recreation and play areas.

4.9 (158)FreeNC

Roanoke Park

Neighborhood park with a playground, basketball court, and volleyball court.

4.6 (124)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Glen Eden Pilot Park

Public park with recreational space and playground equipment.

4.3 (121)FreeRaleigh, NC

💬 1 local tip

Cindy Trumbower Playground

Dedicated neighborhood playground with equipment for younger children.

4.6 (115)FreeRaleigh, NC