Laurel Hills Park

My family came to this park to kill some time while we waited for my grandma's exercise class to be done. This place is HUGE and so cute for kids. They have a massive jungle gym, sandbox, swings, etc. They also have a baseball field, basketball field and a trail to walk. I'd say if you're kids are smaller, be prepared to follow them around everywhere because it's big enough to easily lose them. Usually in an enclosed space, I'm cool with letting my child loose and finding me but I have anxiety so i couldn't do it in this open area. They have a lot of cool areas for kids to climb and the swings were probably the highlight of my daughter's day. It's a great place to take your kids to run their energy out or just to have some family time.

I'm here for predominantly the playground, but the ball fields, ball courts, small pond, and short walking trails are a bonus too. I haven't been in the community center, so no comment there. But back to the playground- great stuff! It's designed for all ages and capabilities from step free entry, to swaying couch swing, to the sand pit, to many types of swings and slides, and traditional monkeybar like structures. The ground under the main play area is lined with the slightly bouncy composite rubber material. I love going for our little one to watch older kids and play with the music maker items, swing, and sand. So far this is the best playground I've found around!

The play area is HUGE! It looks like I would have had a lot of fun as a kid. There's a large sand pit area with scoopers and shovels. This ride on swing and rope thing, the line was long and my daughter is too small for it. I saw several swings but didn't go near them the playground itself was enough.
My only issue was I don't think it's a great park for toddlers. There's an area for 2-5 and it's a joke no one was near it. My daughter is 2 and she did have fun but was bumped into and knocked over several times by the other kids running. I'm not trying to sound like that parent mad that kids bumped over my child at a park, that's what they're supposed to do I just didn't like the area designated for the toddlers and think it could be better.

Wow! I found this park by googling and had been excited to take my daughter here based off reviews. It is a park catered to kids age 5-12yrs old. It is very spacious and they have trails for walking and a pond. It's a great place to walk and or just relax on a bench while the kids play. There is a lot to do for kids at this park, so I can't imagine your child becoming easily bored. They even have a zip line that is very popular, but the line moves quickly. The park was busy but there is lot of space, so it didn't feel as though you were standing on top of each other. They have a few pavilions and plenty of picnic tables if you wanted to bring lunch to the park. I will definitely be coming back here. My daughter (9) and her friend (10) had the time of their life!

Well maintained and newly updated. Great playground, basketball court, & baseball field.

My two daughters (3 and 6 years old) love coming to Laurel Hills Park because the playground is so huge and has lots of different things to play with. They especially like the "zip lines." On nice days, the playground can be pretty crowded, but because it is so large and there are plenty of different areas to play in, it doesn't feel overly packed.

There are outdoor basketball courts near the parking lot, and some greenways to walk along as well.

My toddler loves this park, which is also known as Sassafras Playground. We come here to get my toddler's energy out and then head to the mall which is 5 min away, so it's beautiful - as in, my toddler sits in the stroller for the mall afterwards.
It does get crowded but because the playground is so large and there's a lot to do (with ample seating for parents), it usually goes pretty smoothly even when there's a birthday party going on. Unlike playgrounds where older kids tend to run amuck, there tends to be a lot of room to move around so my toddler doesn't get quite as distracted in trying to play with the older crowd. Families tend to be overall respectful and with the wind-y layout, you get the village vibe without being on top of each other :)

Really great park for kids. Took mine here and they just did not want to leave. Would definitely recommend to other parents to give it a try!!!

What a great park in Raleigh! Not sure how this spot hadn't come across my radar before. The playground is currently closed! This was of course a huge disappointment to my two years old who didn't understand why he couldn't go beyond the fence. Not sure when the playground is opening back up, but my guess is soon since the resurfacing looked done. That playground looked pretty awesome, I can't wait to check it out!!

The park has a great pond in the back for little ones to try and spot fish from the edge. My son also enjoyed the wooden walkway along the pond and through the back of the park. There is a stream you can follow as you walk. It's not huge, but plenty big for a toddler.

Dogs are welcome on all the walking paths, just not on the playground. Quite a few basketball courts and a baseball field are part of this park too.

Hours of fun for kids ages 3-12; not much shade on playground but great walking trail with wood walkway over water nearby and baseball, open field and basketball courts.