Parks Near Me in Southern Pines, nc

Carvers Creek State Park

2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC

Amenities at the relatively new Carvers Creek State Park have centered on Long Valley Farm, the historic retreat of a Rockefeller family member, as the park continues to develop recreation... Read More

Raven Rock State Park

3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC

The Cape Fear River is the frequent hiking destination for visitors entering Raven Rock State Park, whether it’s Lanier Falls, the Fish Traps rapids or the massive Raven Rock, an ageless... Read More

Harris Lake County Park

2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC

The 680-acre park is situated on a peninsula near the Shearon Harris Reservoir in New Hill, N.C. - and is convenient to Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.Â Indulge your... Read More

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

280 State Park Road, Apex, NC

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of nine access areas scattered around the shoreline of this undeveloped, 14,000-acre reservoir. More than 1,000 campsites among five of the... Read More

Morrow Mountain State Park

49104 Morrow Mountain Road, Albemarle, NC

Choose an adventure at Morrow Mountain State Park, whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming or just taking in scenery on one of the highest points in the... Read More

Lumber River State Park

2819 Princess Ann Road, Orrum, NC

On a national wild and scenic river, Lumber River State Park is all about eastern North Carolina paddling, fishing and exquisite scenery. The Princess Ann and Chalk Banks access areas anchor... Read More

Historic Yates Mill County Park

4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC

The centerpiece of the 174-acre park is Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County (more than 70 water mills once existed in the area). The Mill and... Read More

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area offers a quick escape into nature with its three miles of trail exploring riverside forests, bluffs reaching to the highest point in the area and... Read More

Jones Lake State Park

4117 Hwy 242 N, Elizabethtown, NC

Jones Lake State Park has long been a community destination for lazy picnics under the shade of tall pines and swimming in the lake’s shallow, warm waters. The park surrounds two of the many... Read More

William B. Umstead State Park

8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Hikers, trail runners, bicyclists and equestrians cherish the extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails at William B. Umstead State Park. Trailheads on both sides of the park—accessible... Read More

Eno River State Park

6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC

Eno River State Park—like its namesake—flows near urban areas of Durham and Orange counties with five scattered access areas, each just minutes from town amenities. The Eno River’s waters roll... Read More

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC

Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of seven access areas scattered around the shoreline of this undeveloped, 12,000-acre reservoir. More than 300 campsites at four of the access... Read More

Miller Park

400 Leisure Lane,, Winston Salem, NC

As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin... Read More

Kannapolis Veterans Park

119 North Main Street, Kannapolis, NC

Open to the public seven days a week from dawn to dusk.

Brick walkways, fountains and green spaces create a beautiful community gathering place for concerts and special events. Striking... Read More

Village Park

700 West C Street, Kannapolis, NC

Entertainment Series

The award-winning Summer Entertainment Series, conducted in Cabarrus County's largest amphitheater at Village Park, continues to attract over 45,000 people annually... Read More