Raleigh North Carolina Recreation

State Parks

• 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... more...  map

Lakes & Marinas

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

Recreation Areas

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...

Sports Centers

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...

Equine

• Dead Broke Farm
  6921 Wildlife Trail • Raleigh, NC 27613
  919-596-8975
  Go horseback riding on the scenic trail rides at Dead Broke Farm in Raleigh, NC with these... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

Golf

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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,... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...

Rafting & Canoeing

• Neuse River Canoe Launches
  Neuse River, Milburnie Road
  252-890-3285
  Four canoe launches are available on the Neuse River with gravel driveways available that provide... more...

Skating

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

• 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... more...  map

Swimming

• Lake Park Swim Club
  6333 Lakeland Drive • Raleigh, NC 27612
  919-848-8779
  One of Raleigh's best swimming pools, Lake Park Swim Blub provides a great family swimming... more...  map

• 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,... more...  map

Tennis

• Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
  1905 Spring Forest Road • Raleigh, NC 27615
  919-872-4128
  This public tennis center features 23 lighted, hard-surface courts, two tennis ball machines, a... more...  map