Raleigh

Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.
Kids Raleigh: Nature Adventures - Fun 4 Raleigh Kids
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Apex at the Park

Apex Parks offers StoryWalk®, TRACK Trail and Stay and Play Videos. We introduced StoryWalk® to ...

Barristers' Barnyard

The Barristers' Barnyard is a local, family-owned farm located in Zebulon, North Carolina. As an agr ...

112 Barrister Trail, Zebulon, NC, 27597
Bass Lake Park

Relax, unwind and have fun at Bass Lake Park where you’ll find many opportunities to connect with na ...

900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC, 27540
Blue Diamond Gemstone Panning

The triangles original gemstone panning facility, locally owned and operated for over 30 years. P ...

1823 NC HWY 55 West, Cary, NC, 27519
Blue Jay Point County Park

Blue Jay Point County Park is a 236-acre park located on the shores of Falls Lake in northern Wake C ...

3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Brookhaven Nature Park

Come out and enjoy the natural areas that this park has to offer. This space provides a great locati ...

Playground Features
5125 Berkeley Street, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Camden Street Learning Garden with Interfaith Food Shuttle

The Camden Street learning garden is more than a green space in the middle of a city. It's where ki ...

807 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Crabtree Creek Nature Park

The Crabtree Creek Nature Park is a 37-acre wooded and wetland park site. Currently, a large multi-p ...

151 Keybridge Drive, Morrisville, NC, 27560
Crowder Park

Located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests, Crowder District Park offers a varie ...

4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC, 27539
Durant Nature Preserve

Durant Nature Preserve, formerly the Occoneechee Council of Boy Scouts’ Camp Durant, was purchased b ...

8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Falls Lake State Recreation Camp

Hours of relaxation await you at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Just moments away from the hustle ...

13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Forest Ridge Park

Raleigh’s newest recreational feature at Forest Ridge Park is a modular pumptrack. Whether you’re a ...

2100 Old NC Hwy 98, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Fred Fletcher Park

City of Raleigh park with one sand surface playground, a water garden and wetland which is an ecosys ...

820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park

Fuquay Mineral Spring was discovered in the Spring of 1858 by Davey Crocket Fuquay and Stephen Fuqua ...

105 West Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526
Harris Lake County Park

Harris Lake County Park is a 680-acre park located in the western part of Wake County on the Shearon ...

2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC, 27562
Haywood Hall House and Gardens

Constructed for John Haywood and completed in 1800, Haywood Hall is a rare survivor of Raleigh's Fed ...

211 New Bern Pl., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is home to a unique community of Eastern Hemlock trees and other moun ...

2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, 27518
Hidwell Family Farm

Visit our family-owned and operated farm! Register for a tour in our events section. Come to Hidw ...

7621 Blaney Franks Rd., Apex, NC, 27539
Historic Oak View County Park

Now's a great time to gather the kids and explore Oak View with our Adventure Backpacks! You'll find ...

4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Historic Yates Mill County Park

Yates Mill is the last operating, water-powered gristmill in NC's capital county. The 174-acre wildl ...

4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27603
Holl & Stone Farms

Holl & Stone is a storied centennial farm, established in 1878 and reimagined in 2020. Nestled betwe ...

920 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC, 27529
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

Horseshoe Farm's rich natural and cultural resources as well as public input led to the concept of a ...

2900 Horseshoe Farm Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
JC Raulston Arboretum

The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed botanic garden located in Raleigh, North Carolin ...

4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden StoryWalk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read ...

4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Joel Lane Museum House

The Birthplace of North Carolina’s Capital Built in 1769, this landmark is Wake County’s oldest e ...

160 South Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

Located in Chatham County 30 miles west of downtown Raleigh, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area inclu ...

280 State Park Road, Apex, NC, 27517
Joslin Garden

Over four acres of rolling hills and gardens overflow with streams, walking trails, and a collection ...

2431 W. Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Juniper Level Botanic Garden

Home of Plant Delights Nursery and one of the largest and most diverse plant collections in the worl ...

9241 Sauls Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27603
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Camping

Located in Vance and Warren counties at North Carolina's north-central border with Virginia, Kerr La ...

6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson, NC, 27537
Knightdale Environmental Park and Trails

With entrances from Town Hall and East Wake Regional Library, the Knightdale Environmental Park offe ...

1385 N Smithfield Road, Knightdale, NC, 27545
Lake Crabtree County Park

Lake Crabtree County Park is located in the western part of Wake County. Location Features Garde ...

1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC, 27560
Lake Lynn Park and Community Center

Has a 2.8-mile greenway trail around Lake Lynn Features: Gymnasium Meeting Room Dance Studio ...

Playground Features
7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613
Lake Raleigh Recreation Area

On the southern side of Centennial Campus, the Lake Raleigh Recreation Area — which includes 96 acre ...

2300 Main Campus Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Lake Wheeler Park

City of Raleigh park with one wood chip covered playground. There are six rentable picnic shelters, ...

6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Little River Park

Little River Park is one of the oldest parks in Zebulon. Known for its natural flowing river, Little ...

1800 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC, 27597
Mill Bridge Nature Park

Located off Rogers Road, Mill Bridge Nature Park connects with the Wake Forest greenway system and c ...

425 Nature Park Drive, Rolesville, NC, 27571
Mordecai Historic Park

The Mordecai House is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. Once the largest plantat ...

1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604
NC Museum of Art

5,000 years of art history. 164-acre Museum Park. Free for all. Welcoming over 1.1 million visito ...

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Pleasant Park

Pleasant Park provides another way for you to Stay and Play right here in Apex. This 92-acre facilit ...

3400 Pleasant Plains Road, Apex, NC, 27502
Robertson Millpond Preserve

The Robertson’s Mill Site & Dam, constructed in the 1820s, is significant as a focal point of econom ...

6333 Robertson Pond Road, Wendell, NC, 27591
Strickland Road Neighborhood Park

Nature trails meander through the park which contains two small ponds. There is also a playground fo ...

Playground Features
12804 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center at Lake Johnson Park

Lake Johnson Park has a dual designation of metro park and nature preserve. Lake Johnson has paved ...

4601 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Two Dachshund Farm

Welcome to Two Dachshund Fiber and Lavender Farm! Spend a relaxing time with us on our 17-acre la ...

Open Season: open year round
313 Cedar Creek Road, Franklinton, NC, 27525
Wake County Junior Park Explorers

Do you like to explore parks and preserves? Do you like winning prizes? Our Junior Park Explorers pr ...

Wake County Park
Wake County Parks' Mobile Tours

Take a mobile tour and see our parks and preserves through a new lens! How does it work? Tap an ...

multiple parks within the county
Wake Forest Reservoir Soft Trails

The existing soft trail is on the western side of the Reservoir. Use of the spillway to cross the re ...

Wake Forest Reservoir, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Walnut Creek Wetland Park serves to support the mission of both our team and the late Dr. Norman and ...

950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, NC, 27610
White Deer Park

Located in White Deer Park, the Nature Center offers a variety of exhibits to explore. Say hello to ...

2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC, 27529