Playgrounds & Parks

Kids Together Playground @ Marla Dorrel Park

This inclusive and shady playground in Cary is perfect for those looking for a calm, nature-immersed playground experience.

5

Cary

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

55-acre botanical gardens with lush foliage, walking trails, picnic spots and picturesque backdrops.

5

Durham

Sassafras All Children's Playground @ Laurel Hills Park

This massive playground features soft rubber spaces and a variety of activities for kids of all sizes, plus a community center and paved walking trail.

5

Raleigh

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Playground

Built entirely with natural materials, this small nature playground is unlike any other in the Triangle, and connects to miles of hiking trails.

5

Cary

Apex Community Park

A traditional playground, agility course, 2-acre paved lake trail, plus nature hiking trails makes this one of the best shaded parks for beating the summer heat.

4

Apex

Lazy Daze Playground at Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Cary's largest park with diverse amenities and a beautiful lake with boating activities.

4

Cary

Cedar Falls Park

This versatile park offers the perfect blend of sports, leisure and fun, with multiple sports fields, a playground, wooded areas, and open spaces perfect for picnics.

4

Chapel Hill

Duke Park

This shady park features a large playground, picnic shelters, a dog park and creek access.

4

Durham

Pullen Park

NC's first public park, with a huge playground, vintage carousel, pedal boats, and more.

4

Raleigh