# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Raleigh

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Raleigh. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 18 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Gipson Play Plaza](https://ourplayday.com/places/gipson-play-plaza-raleigh) (playground, Raleigh). Free playground with a slide valley, a sand bowl, a splash pad and giant nest swings, and restrooms with changing tables.
2. [Sassafras All Children's Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/sassafras-all-children-s-playground-raleigh) (playground, Raleigh). All-abilities playground with accessible play equipment, with restrooms and a big picnic shelter nearby.
3. [Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/buffaloe-road-aquatic-center-raleigh) (pool, Raleigh). Outdoor water park with a zero-depth tot area, tumble buckets and a tot slide, plus a lazy river and a big slide.
4. [Greystone Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/greystone-recreation-center-raleigh) (indoor play space, Raleigh). Free indoor playground built for ages 5 to 12, with a climbing structure and an eight-foot traverse climbing wall.
5. [JC Raulston Arboretum](https://ourplayday.com/places/jc-raulston-arboretum-raleigh) (garden, Raleigh). Free public garden with family programs, story walks and garden storytime.
6. [John Chavis Memorial Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/john-chavis-memorial-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Historic carousel and a playground with a skywalk and nature play, plus a family restroom with a changing table.
7. [Eastgate Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/eastgate-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Separate playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, with a dome climber, toddler swings, slides and tunnels.
8. [Marbles Kids Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/marbles-kids-museum-raleigh) (museum, Raleigh). Hands-on play museum built for kids 10 and under, with its own IMAX theater and Baby Time meet-ups for the youngest.
9. [Method Community Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/method-community-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Wheelchair-accessible play structure for ages 2 to 12 on a soft rubber surface, with a picnic shelter.
10. [Page Farms](https://ourplayday.com/places/page-farms-raleigh) (attraction, Raleigh). Pumpkin picking in the fall with a corn maze, hayrides, a cow train, a corn crib, farm animals and a playground.
11. [Pullen Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pullen-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). The fifth oldest amusement park in the country, with a 1911 Dentzel carousel, a kiddie train and pedal boats on the lake.
12. [Buffaloe Lanes North Family Bowling Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/buffaloe-lanes-north-family-bowling-center-raleigh) (bowling alley, Raleigh). Family bowling center with open bowling all week and youth leagues.
13. [Bumble Brews Play Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/bumble-brews-play-cafe-raleigh) (indoor play space, Raleigh). Play café with a big indoor play area for babies to six-year-olds, and full coffee and snacks for the grown-ups.
14. [Galaxy Fun Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/galaxy-fun-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Trampolines, mini golf, go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, a ropes course and a soft play area for the smallest kids.
15. [ParTee Shack](https://ourplayday.com/places/partee-shack-raleigh) (attraction, Raleigh). Two mini golf courses, duckpin bowling, VR laser tag and an arcade.
16. [Planet Peace Farm](https://ourplayday.com/places/planet-peace-farm-raleigh) (attraction, Raleigh). Small family farm visited by appointment, with horses, pigs, goats, bunnies and dogs to meet, and optional pony rides.
17. [Stars and Strikes Raleigh](https://ourplayday.com/places/stars-and-strikes-raleigh-raleigh) (bowling alley, Raleigh). Bowling, an arcade, bumper cars and a multi-story laser tag arena under one roof.
18. [United Skates of America Raleigh](https://ourplayday.com/places/united-skates-of-america-raleigh-raleigh) (attraction, Raleigh). Roller rink with skate sessions, an arcade and a snack café.

## Other lists for Raleigh

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/raleigh/restaurants) (5)
- [Cafés](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/raleigh/cafes) (3)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) with the source and month of each. A list needs at least three places to exist.

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