Family Attractions
Playgrounds
Explore playgrounds throughout Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill with open space and fun equipment for kids.
Museum of Life and Science
433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, 27704
The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC, features interactive science exhibits, a butterfly conservatory, live animal habitats, and attractions like the Dinosaur Trail and Ellerbe Creek Railway on its 84-acre campus.
🚘 Distance: 351.5 miles away
Forest Hills Park
1639 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707
Forest Hills Park is a 45.86-acre park in East Central Durham, offering a variety of recreational amenities for all ages. The park features tennis courts, including one with pickleball lines, a playground for children, and a sprayground for cooling off in the summer. There are also picnic shelters, picnic tables, and swings for families to enjoy. The park is home to a seasonal outdoor pool and has access to greenways and trails. Additionally, Forest Hills Park is rich in history, originally developed in the 1920s as a prestigious neighborhood with a golf course and clubhouse, later evolving into a community park.
🚘 Distance: 353.7 miles away
Solite Park
4704 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713
Solite Park is a community park located along the American Tobacco Trail in Durham, North Carolina. The park offers a range of amenities, including a playground for children ages 5-12, a basketball court, a pump track for biking enthusiasts, and several picnic shelters equipped with grills for outdoor dining. Additional features include restrooms, swings (standard and toddler), and water fountains. The park also hosts a public art mural created by local artist Cornelio Campos. Solite Park is a great spot for outdoor activities, recreation, and enjoying nature, with easy access to local trails.
🚘 Distance: 356.3 miles away
Piney Wood Pickleball Courts
400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
Piney Wood Park is a large, family-friendly park in Durham, offering a wide range of outdoor activities. It features athletic fields, a dog park, and a pickleball facility with 12 dedicated courts, making it the first of its kind in Durham. The park also has a playground for children, picnic shelters with tables, and grills for family gatherings. For sports enthusiasts, there are baseball/softball fields and field lights for evening play. Additionally, Piney Wood Park offers restrooms, swings, and a water fountain. It is an ideal destination for both recreational play and organized sports.
🚘 Distance: 357.1 miles away