RALEIGH
Parks, Lakes, & Walking Trails
Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve
Offers natural hiking trails and educational nature programs. Visit Website
Durant Nature Preserve
A nature park with hiking, birdwatching, and playgrounds. Visit Website
Umstead State Park
A sprawling park offering hiking, biking, and picnicking areas. Visit Website
Neuse River Greenway Trail
A 27-mile paved trail offering scenic views of the Neuse River. Visit Website
Lake Wheeler Park
Water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding, plus hiking trails. Visit Website
Lake Johnson Park
A park with boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking along a 3.5-mile lake trail. Visit Website
Dorothea Dix Park
Raleigh’s largest city park, ideal for walking, picnics, and outdoor events. Visit Website
Falls Lake State Recreation Area
A large lake offering fishing, boating, and over 300 campsites. Visit Website
Shelley Lake Park
A picturesque park featuring a two-mile trail around the lake and playgrounds. Visit Website
Pullen Park
Known for its train rides, carousel, and paddle boats on the lake. Visit Website