William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612, 919-571-4170, This park offers hiking trails, horse and bike trails, and 28 campsites including group camping facilities. Canoe and rowboat rentals are available during the summer. more... 

Lake Johnson 5600 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27611, 919-233-2121, This fishing and boating lake is known for its large mouth bass and crappie fishing plus includes a 301 acre park that includes paved greenway trails, picnic tables, grill areas, and boat rentals. 

Lake Wheeler 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-662-5704, Constructed in 1956 by the Army Corps of Engineers as an auxiliary water supply for Raleigh, this 635 acre lake is contained within an 800 acre park that offers opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The Tar Heel Regatta is held here each spring and bass tournaments are held throughout the summer.  more... 

Shelley Lake 1400 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-420-2331, Surrounded by greenway trails, this 50 acre lake offers visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as fishing, canoeing, sailing, rowboating, pedal boating, biking, hiking, and picnicking. 

Falls Lake State Recreation Area 13304 Creedmore Road, Raleigh, NC 27587, Wake Forest, 919-676-1027, Featuring a 12,000 acre lake and 26,000 acres of forest, this park offers many activities on both land and water including fishing, boating, walking and hiking trails, and camping. The park also offers recreation and environmental educational programs.  more... 

Jordan Lake Recreation Area 280 State Park Road, Raleigh, NC 27502, Apex, 919-362-0586, There are nine individual recreation areas encompassed within the boundaries of this recreation area that offer boating, fishing, hiking, picnic areas, and camping, among other possible recreational activities. more...

Centennial Authority Entertainment & Sports Arena 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, 919-861-2323, This 770,000 square foot multipurpose entertainment and sports arena hosts Carolina Hurricanes games, North Carolina State basketball games, Cobras arena football games, and other Raleigh and Triangle sporting events and entertainment.  more... 

Dream Sports Center 1016 Investment Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27502, Apex, 919-387-2955, This sports center offers classes, clinics, camps, and facilities for baseball, soccer, roller hockey, and lacrosse.  more... 

Grand Slam USA 4500 Western Boulevard, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27606, 919-233-7522, "Raleigh's only public indoor sports center," this sports center offers basketball courts, batting cages, and many other fun activities. A fully stocked pro shop is on site. more... 

Walnut Creek Softball Complex 1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-250-2725, There are nine state-of-the-art, lighted and irrigated fields in a "two wheel" configuration at this complex that also features a press box, a concession building, and a plaza area. more... 

Wayne Gretzky's Roller Hockey Center 3717 Davis Drive, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-319-9910, This facility doubles as the Carolina SoccerPlex and switches between being a venue for roller hockey and soccer. more...

Dead Broke Farm 6921 Wildlife Trail, Raleigh, NC 27613, 919-596-8975, 919-812-8947, Go horseback riding on the scenic trail rides at Dead Broke Farm in Raleigh, NC with these personable guides, or choose a full-day ride or overnight trip to over 30 ride locations. They have horses suitable for beginners and experienced riders. They provide riding lessons, birthday parties and summer camp.  more... 

J&H Stables 4822 Ebenezer Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27612, 919-782-9830, These stables offer horseback riding, riding lessons, pony rides, horse boarding and training, and a Western riding day camp. The stables are a good location for birthday parties and other events. 

Painted Sunset Farm 7900 Buffaloe Road, Raleigh, NC 27616, 919-266-1728, Family-oriented, owner operated equestrian facility offering western riding lessons to beginner and intermediate horse enthusiasts of all ages. Their primary focus is on safety and control while on and around horses. They also offer trail rides, full and pasture board, birthday parties, scout merit badge programs, corporate outings, training and breeding.

401 Par Golf 5715 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-772-5261, A scenic and lighted nine hole, par three golf course that includes a driving range and a fully stocked pro shop. more... 

Brevofield Golf Links 13601 Camp Kanata Road, Raleigh, NC 27587, Wake Forest, 919-562-1900, An enjoyable, family fun 18 hole, par 72 golf course that features Bermuda grass fairways and large and challenging Crenshaw Bent grass greens. A putting green and snack bar are also on site. more... 

Cheviot Hills Golf Course 7301 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-876-9920, Reminiscent of the Cheviot Hills of Scotland, this scenic 18 hole, par 71 golf course is beautifully designed and includes a driving range, putting green, chipping green, pro shop, and a snack bar. more... 

Crooked Creek Golf Club 4621 Shady Greens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27526, Fuquay Varina, 919-557-7529, Players of all skill levels will be challenged at this exciting and unique 18 hole, par 71 golf course that includes a driving range, putting green, snack bar, practice sand trap, and fully stocked pro shop. more... 

Devils Ridge Golf Club 5107 Linksland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27540, Holly Springs, 919-557-6100, One of the top private golf courses in Eastern North Carolina, this challenging 18 hole golf course features rolling fairways lined with towering hardwoods and includes a complete practice facility with a driving range, manicured practice green, and dedicated chipping area. Year round, private lessons from a PGA golf professional are available. more... 

Eagle Crest Golf Course 4400 Auburn Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-772-6104, Situated on wooded, rolling hills, this 18 hole, par 71 golf course offers a challenge to the most advanced player, yet an enjoyable and fair game for the average golfer. A driving range, pro shop, and snack bar are also on site. 

Eagle Ridge Golf Club 575 Competition Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 991-661-6300, A driving range, putting green, snack bar, and fully stocked pro shop are included with this exclusive 18 hole, par 71 Tom Kite designed golf course. 

Eagle Ridge Golf Club 565 Competition Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-6300, Eagle Ridge Golf Club features a golf course, restaurant, bar and patio. Enjoy nightly food and drink specials, weekly events, poker tournaments and more.

Frisbee Golf 5600 Sweetbriar Street, Raleigh, NC 27604, Cedar Hills Park, 919-870-2880, This out-of-the-ordinary course offers 18 holes for Frisbee Golf enthusiasts with professional and amateur tournaments held monthly.  

Hedingham Golf Club 4801 Harbour Towne Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-250-3030, A great course for all levels of play, this 18 hole, par 72 golf course also includes a driving range, putting green, chipping green, a well stocked pro shop, and a grill.  more... 

Hidden Valley Golf Course 7900 Highway 55 South, Raleigh, NC 27592, Willow Springs, 919-639-4071, The best bentgrass greens in the area are available at this beautiful 18 hole, par 72 golf course that also features a driving range, putting green, full service restaurant, and well stocked pro shop on site. 

Knights Play Golf Center 2512 Ten Ten Road, Raleigh, NC 27502, Apex, 919-303-GOLF, Designed by David Postlethwait, this unique, fully lighted 27 hole, par three golf course has holes ranging from under 100 yards to over 200 yards and includes a state-of-the-art lighted driving range, a putting and chipping green, and a practice bunker. more... 

Lockmere Golf Club 2511 Kildaire Farm Road, Raleigh, NC 27511, Cary, 919-851-0611, The only public golf course in Cary, this championship 18 hole, par 71 golf course was designed by the legendary Gene Hamm and features 43 sand bunkers, as well as tree lined fairways, that provide a challenge to players of all skill levels. A driving range, putting green, chipping green, pro shop, and snack bar are on site, as well as a pavilion for special catered events. more... 

Oak Ridge Golf Center US 64 East at Neuse River, 919-266-4243, The whole family will enjoy this golf center that features an 18 hole, modern miniature golf course, a lighted driving range, and a turf practice area. Private and group lessons are available.

Paschal Golf Club 555 Stadium Drive, Raleigh, NC 27587, Wake Forest, 919-556-5861, The original Wake Forest College course where Arnold Palmer played while at Wake Forest University, this nine hole, par 35 golf course includes a clubhouse, a driving range, and a snack bar. Pull carts are available. 

Pine Hollow Golf Club 3300 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27520, Clayton, 919-553-4554, One of the best semiprivate golf clubs in the Triangle area, this beautiful and exciting 18 hole golf course features Crenshaw bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways and tees. A grill room with an expanded menu is also on site. more... 

Raleigh Golf Association 1527 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-772-9987, The oldest public golf course in Raleigh, this 18 hole, par 72 golf course features bentgrass greens and includes a clubhouse, a driving range, a practice area, a putting green, a snack bar, and a well stocked pro shop. 

River Ridge Golf Club 3224 Auburn Knightdale Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-661-8374, A classic and traditional championship 18 hole, par 72 semiprivate golf course that includes a 10,000 square foot clubhouse, a practice bunker, a driving range, a putting green, a chipping green, and a grill. more... 

Tee to Green Practice Range & Golf Shop 3501 US Highway 64 West, Apex, NC 27523, 919-362-1233, A driving range and full service golf shop. Golf shop carries all major brands of equipment. All grass range is open year-round and is lit at night.

Wake Forest Golf Club 13239 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27567, Wake Forest, 919-556-3416, Beautiful and challenging 18 hole, par 72 golf course that includes a driving range, a putting green, a well stocked pro shop, and a snack bar.

Wil-Mar Golf Club 2300 Old Milburnie Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-266-1800, A challenging 18 hole, par 71 golf course that includes a driving range, a putting green, a snack bar, and a fully equipped pro shop. more... 

Wildwood Green Golf Club 3000 Ballybunion Way, Raleigh, NC 27613, 919-846-8376, Over five PGA professionals are on staff at this golf club that features a beautiful and challenging 18 hole golf course designed by John LaFoy and a driving range. more... 

Zebulon Country Club 2424 Pearces Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-269-8311, A fun course for all golfers, this lovely 18 hole, par 72 golf course features tree lined and open fairways with five water holes and an island green. A putting green, pro shop, and snack bar are also on site.

Neuse River Canoe Launches Neuse River, Milburnie Road, 919-890-3285, Four canoe launches are available on the Neuse River with gravel driveways available that provide year round access to launches.

Capital Roller Skating Center 2901 Trawick Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-875-1994, Skating for the whole family is featured at this skating center that also offers lessons, group rates, and public skating sessions. 

Ice House, The 1410 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606, 919-460-2756, This skating arena is open for broomball, ice hockey, and figure skating plus includes concession stands, a retail store, and a meeting room. 

Raleigh IcePlex 2601 Raleigh Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-878-9002, "Your place for year round skating," this skating facility offers ice skating, ice hockey, skating lessons, figure skating, off-ice dance lessons, and much more. more... 

Ryan's World Skate Park 8816-A Running Oak, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-788-8536, In-rink skating for the whole family is featured at this indoor skating area that can accommodate roller skates, inline skates, and skate boards. more... 

Skate Ranch of Garner 5300 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-772-4297, A great place to hold birthday parties, this skating facility offers in-rink skating that is fun for the whole family. 

Pullen Aquatic Center 410 Ash Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606, 919-831-6197, This Olympic-sized swimming pool is housed in a two story complex that includes a classroom, dressing rooms, a vending area, and seating for 300 spectators during competitions. 

Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, 919-872-4128, This public tennis center features 23 lighted, hard surface courts, as well as a tennis ball machine, a practice backboard, a pro shop, a meeting room, and men's and women's shower facilities.