Parks & Playgrounds

Looking for family-friendly parks and playgrounds in North Carolina? Here are some great ones to try!

5 Great Reasons to Visit North Carolina State Parks
Adventure Landing Arcade – Indoor Fun for the Kids in Winston-Salem NC
Adventure Landing in Winston-Salem NC – Great Place for Miniature Golf

City Park Lake and Hurley Park Walking Trails - Beautiful in Any Season
Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury, NC Has Great Family-friendly Playground
Dan Nicholas Park in NC Has Wide Variety of Water Fun

Dan Nicholas Park Lake Murtis Walking Trail - One of Our Favorite Hikes!
Dan Nicholas Park Nature Center in Rowan County

Davie County Community Park - A Nice Variety of Activities for All Ages & Abilities
Dunn's Mountain Park in Salisbury NC – Beautiful View 
Ellis Park Has Playground, Circuit Exercise, Nature Trail, Sports, and More
Ellis Park in Salisbury Now Has ADA Accessible Playground
Extreme Play at Carolina Mall Offers Active Indoor Fun
First Flight Adventure Park - Nags Head, Outer Banks, NC
Free Movies in 2013 at City Park in Salisbury NC 
Hanging Rock Hiking Trail - No Wonder This Hike is the Most Popular!
Hanging Rock State Park Hidden Falls Trail in Danbury, NC
Hanging Rock State Park Window Falls Trail
Haw River State Park Offers Hiking Trails, Conference Center, and More

High Point City Lake Park - A Wide Range of Fun Activities!
Holly Discovery Trail at Lake James State Park - Educational and Interactive
Hutchinson Homestead at Stone Mountain State Park – Great History Lesson
Is There a Pot of Gold at the End of Jake Alexander Blvd in Salisbury, NC?
Lake Norman State Park - Enjoy the View from the Porch and Beautiful Trails
Meet the Bears in Dan Nicholas Park Near Salisbury NC

Memorial Stones at Davie County Community Park (formerly Davie County High School)
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area - Beautiful View!
Mount Mitchell State Park - America's Highest Peak East of the Mississippi
Oconaluftee Islands Park in Cherokee - Nice Free Park Downtown
Peggy's Playground at Sloan Park – Fun Place to Play in Rowan County 
Visiting the North Carolina Zoo While Social Distancing in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Raven Rock State Park - First Day Hike in 2023
Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University – Plants Galore!

Sloan Park - Walking the Henry W. Culp Jr. Historic Trees Trail in Western Rowan County
South Mountains State Park – Great Hike, Beautiful Scenery, and More
Stone Mountain Loop Trail at Stone Mountain State Park in NC
Stone Mountain State Park in NC Offers Nostalgic Exhibits in Welcome Center
The Great Bullhole Duck Race & Festival at RiverPark in Cooleemee NC
Village Park in Kannapolis NC Has Train, Playground, Splash Pad and More