RECREATION

Lakes & Marinas

Cane Creek Reservoir
8705 Stanford Road • Chapel Hill, NC 27510
Carrboro
919-942-5790
This 540-acre reservoir offers many water recreational activities and is open from March to November. Fishing is allowed and nature and walking trails are on site, as well as picnic areas and boat rentals. map

Kenan Memorial Stadium
201 Stadium Drive • Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-966-2575
One of the most beautiful grass turf sporting facilities in the nation, this state-of-the-art stadium is home to the Tar Heel football team that has played here since 1927. The stadium can seat up to 60,000 people. Guided and self-guided tours are available. more... map
Triangle SportsPlex
One Dan Kidd Drive • Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hillsborough
919-644-0339
The largest sports and recreation facility in Orange County, this year round 80,000 square foot complex includes a NHL size ice skating rink, a fitness center, three indoor pools, a fully stocked pro shop, and a cafe. Swimming lessons are available and the center can be rented for birthday parties. more... map

Carolina Union Underground
218 South Road • Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Frank Porter Graham Student Union Building
919-962-4131
Large bowling center that provides 12 bowling lanes for recreational and competitive bowling plus features ten billiard tables, two ping pong tables, and over 30 video and pinball machines. more... map

Triple J Stables
2301 Mount Sinai Road • Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-967-4980
This equine facility is nested on a picturesque setting of 75 beautiful open and wooded acres and provides guided trail rides by the hour, riding lessons, boarding facilities, and picnic areas. Horses are available for rent for parties or any other special occasion. map

Finley Golf Course
101 Finley Golf Course Road • Chapel Hill, NC 27517
University of North Carolina
919-962-2349
Designed by famed golf architect Tom Fazio, this public 18 hole golf course offers 7,119 yards of championship, tournament level golf and also includes a driving range and a putting green. Golf cart rentals and lessons are available. more... map