Best places: Parks in Raleigh, United States

Permanent collection spanning 5,000 years, traveling exhibits, outdoor monument park & amphitheater.

5,579 acres of woodlands with hiking & bridle trails, campgrounds & 3 man-made fishing lakes.

Multi-use preserve including community center, playground, sports fields, pond & walking trails.

5th-oldest amusement park in the U.S., with a carousel, mini-train, paddle boats, playground & more.

👍👍 This place is a gem. I live near Memphis and have been all over the US and world. You don't often see such a nice combination of art and nature.

👍👍 Explored this park solo this time, and it was an incredible experience. I've visited many, many times, and each visit offers a different perspective of the scenery. This time, completing 3 rounds alone allowed for deep contemplation and meaningful insights. Overall, a great and introspective experie...

Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing.

Charming 19th-century farmstead & rural history museum with folksy exhibits of country life.

Serene, formal public garden, also available for events, featuring extensive varieties of roses.

2 miles of wooded trails with work-out stations along a scenic lake, plus open fields & a playground

Sizable city park & events site featuring an off-leash dog area & a seasonal sunflower field.

237-acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife, plus hiking & mountain biking trails & fishing.

Featuring a 1937 carousel, this park also offers ball fields, playgrounds, a pool & splash grounds.

Tranquil park offering sport fields & courts, a water garden, walking paths & a playground.

👍👍 I walk here very frequently because it’s the most lovely scenery! It’s magical. There are miles and miles of beautiful paved trails leading off in various directions. Go check it out!

Park grounds feature President Andrew Johnson's birthplace, a historic house museum & trolley tours.

Public oasis features tennis, a pool, playground, dog park & community center hosting classes.

This park has wildlife habitat, a historic homestead, a stone amphitheater & canoe areas.

Aquatic center, 6 sports fields, a running track & playground with links to a river greenway trail.

Wooded park with a disc-golf course, softball field, basketball court, tennis courts & playgrounds.