# 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. 85 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-12, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Gipson Play Plaza](https://ourplayday.com/places/gipson-play-plaza-raleigh) (playground, Raleigh).
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. [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.
5. [Dix Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/dix-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Huge park with a splash pad full of interactive water play, a playground for ages 5 to 12 and a field of sunflowers that blooms in summer.
6. [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.
7. [JC Raulston Arboretum](https://ourplayday.com/places/jc-raulston-arboretum-raleigh) (garden, Raleigh). Free public garden with family programs, story walks and garden storytime.
8. [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.
9. [Millbrook Exchange Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/millbrook-exchange-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a splash pad, accessible play equipment and playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
10. [Moore Square](https://ourplayday.com/places/moore-square-raleigh) (attraction, Raleigh). Park with a splash pad and a playground for ages 5 to 12.
11. [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.
12. [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.
13. [Page Farms](https://ourplayday.com/places/page-farms-raleigh) (farm, Raleigh). Pumpkin picking in the fall with a corn maze, hayrides, a cow train, a corn crib, farm animals and a playground.
14. [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.
15. [Abbotts Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/abbotts-creek-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
16. [Anderson Point Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/anderson-point-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
17. [Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/annie-louise-wilkerson-md-nature-preserve-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Nature preserve with a nature play space.
18. [Apollo Heights Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/apollo-heights-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
19. [Baileywick Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/baileywick-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
20. [Barwell Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/barwell-road-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
21. [Berkshire Downs West Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/berkshire-downs-west-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
22. [Bragg Street Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bragg-street-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
23. [Brentwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/brentwood-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
24. [Brier Creek Community Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/brier-creek-community-center-raleigh) (attraction, Raleigh). Community center park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
25. [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.
26. [Buffaloe Road Athletic Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/buffaloe-road-athletic-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Athletic park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
27. [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.
28. [Caraleigh Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/caraleigh-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
29. [Carolina Pines Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/carolina-pines-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, plus accessible play equipment.
30. [Cedar Hills Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cedar-hills-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
31. [Chamberlain Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/chamberlain-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
32. [Dacian Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/dacian-road-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
33. [Dixon Drive Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/dixon-drive-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
34. [Durant Nature Preserve](https://ourplayday.com/places/durant-nature-preserve-raleigh) (nature area, Raleigh). Nature preserve with a nature play space and a playground for ages 2 to 5.
35. [Eliza Pool Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/eliza-pool-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
36. [Fisher Street Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fisher-street-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
37. [Fred Fletcher Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fred-fletcher-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
38. [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.
39. [Glen Eden Pilot Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/glen-eden-pilot-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5.
40. [Green Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/green-road-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
41. [Halifax Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/halifax-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
42. [Hertford Village Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hertford-village-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
43. [Hill Street Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hill-street-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, plus accessible play equipment.
44. [Honeycutt Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/honeycutt-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
45. [Isabella Cannon Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/isabella-cannon-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
46. [Jaycee Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/jaycee-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
47. [Junious N. Sorrell Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/junious-n-sorrell-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
48. [Kentwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/kentwood-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
49. [Kingwood Forest Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/kingwood-forest-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 2 to 5.
50. [Kiwanis Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/kiwanis-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
51. [Lake Lynn Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lake-lynn-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Lakeside park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
52. [Lake Wheeler Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lake-wheeler-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Lakeside park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
53. [Leesville Community Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/leesville-community-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, plus accessible play equipment.
54. [Lenoir Street Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lenoir-street-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 2 to 5.
55. [LeVelle Moton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/levelle-moton-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
56. [Lions Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lions-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
57. [Lockwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lockwood-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
58. [Longstreet Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/longstreet-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
59. [Marsh Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/marsh-creek-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
60. [Mary Belle Pate Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mary-belle-pate-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
61. [Mordecai Mini Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mordecai-mini-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
62. [North Hills Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/north-hills-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
63. [Oakwood Commons Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/oakwood-commons-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
64. [Optimist Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/optimist-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
65. [ParTee Shack](https://ourplayday.com/places/partee-shack-raleigh) (attraction, Raleigh). Two mini golf courses, duckpin bowling, VR laser tag and an arcade.
66. [Peach Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/peach-road-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Neighborhood park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
67. [Planet Peace Farm](https://ourplayday.com/places/planet-peace-farm-raleigh) (farm, Raleigh). Small family farm visited by appointment, with horses, pigs, goats, bunnies and dogs to meet, and optional pony rides.
68. [Pollock Place Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pollock-place-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5 and another for ages 5 to 12.
69. [Powell Drive Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/powell-drive-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5 and another for ages 5 to 12.
70. [Quarry Street Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/quarry-street-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
71. [River Bend Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/river-bend-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5 and another for ages 5 to 12.
72. [Roanoke Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/roanoke-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
73. [Roberts Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/roberts-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5 and another for ages 5 to 12.
74. [Sanderford Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sanderford-road-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5 and another for ages 5 to 12.
75. [Shelley Lake Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/shelley-lake-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Lakeside park with a playground for ages 2 to 5, another for ages 5 to 12 and accessible play equipment.
76. [Southgate Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/southgate-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5 and another for ages 5 to 12, plus accessible play equipment.
77. [Spring Forest Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/spring-forest-road-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
78. [Spring Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/spring-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
79. [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.
80. [Strickland Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/strickland-road-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12, plus accessible play equipment.
81. [Tarboro Road Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tarboro-road-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
82. [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.
83. [Williams Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/williams-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 5 to 12.
84. [Windemere Beaver Dam Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/windemere-beaver-dam-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5.
85. [Worthdale Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/worthdale-park-raleigh) (park, Raleigh). Park with a playground for ages 2 to 5.

## Other lists for Raleigh

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/raleigh/restaurants) (5)
- [Cafés](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/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) A list needs at least three places to exist.

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