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 facilities. Canoe and rowboat rentals are available during the summer. 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 301 acre park that includes paved greenway trails, picnic tables, grill areas, and boat rentals.  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 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...  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 opportunities such as fishing, canoeing, sailing, rowboating, pedal boating, biking, hiking, and picnicking.  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 land and water including fishing, boating, walking and hiking trails, and camping. The park also offers recreation and environmental educational programs.  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 area that offer boating, fishing, hiking, picnic areas, and camping, among other possible recreational activities. 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 games, North Carolina State basketball games, Cobras arena football games, and other Raleigh and Triangle sporting events and entertainment.  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 hockey, and lacrosse.  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 cages, and many other fun activities. A fully stocked pro shop is on site. 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 this complex that also features a press box, a concession building, and a plaza area. 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 hockey and soccer. 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 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...  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 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.  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 stocked pro shop. 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 and challenging Crenshaw Bent grass greens. A putting green and snack bar are also on site. more...  map

• 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...  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 course that includes a driving range, putting green, snack bar, practice sand trap, and fully stocked pro shop. 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 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...  map

• 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.  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 exclusive 18 hole, par 71 Tom Kite designed golf course.  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 drink specials, weekly events, poker tournaments and more.  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 amateur tournaments held monthly.   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 range, putting green, chipping green, a well stocked pro shop, and a grill.  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 that also features a driving range, putting green, full service restaurant, and well stocked pro shop on site.  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 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...  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 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...  map

• 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.  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 golf course features Crenshaw bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways and tees. A grill room with an expanded menu is also on site. 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 greens and includes a clubhouse, a driving range, a practice area, a putting green, a snack bar, and a well stocked pro shop.  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 10,000 square foot clubhouse, a practice bunker, a driving range, a putting green, a chipping green, and a grill. 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 grass range is open year-round and is lit at night.  more...  map

• 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...  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 challenging 18 hole golf course designed by John LaFoy and a driving range. 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 fairways with five water holes and an island green. A putting green, pro shop, and snack bar are also on site.

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 year round access to launches.

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 rates, and public skating sessions.  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 stands, a retail store, and a meeting room.  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 lessons, figure skating, off-ice dance lessons, and much more. 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 roller skates, inline skates, and skate boards. 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 for the whole family.  map

Swimming

• 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.  map

Tennis

• 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.  map