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Playgrounds & Parks

Cherry blossoms frame a peaceful lake with a fountain at Pullen Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, under a clear blue sky. A cheerful cartoon cardinal family is illustrated in the lower left corner next to bold text that reads "Pullen Park, Raleigh, NC."

Pullen Park with Kids: A Local Mom’s Guide

July 8, 2025 by Amy Hartle

When asked, “what are the best things to do with kids in Raleigh“, a visit to Pullen Park is always …

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Children playing on a fenced playground in Raleigh, NC, featuring slides, climbing structures, and swings, surrounded by lush green trees. A graphic of a cardinal family and text reading 'Fenced Playgrounds in Raleigh + the Triangle' is overlaid at the bottom. Keywords: fenced playgrounds near me.

16 Fenced Playgrounds in Raleigh & the Triangle

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Amy Hartle

As the mom of a wild toddler, I am always looking for fenced playgrounds near me in Raleigh and around …

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A colorful playground set located in a shaded, wooded area with various slides and climbing structures. A large blue umbrella provides additional shade. The image includes a banner at the bottom with a family of cartoon cardinals and text that reads, "Shady Playgrounds in Raleigh + the Triangle." This image highlights a cool, tree-covered play area in Raleigh, perfect for keeping kids cool during hot days.

21 Shady Playgrounds in Raleigh and the Triangle

July 25, 2025August 15, 2024 by Amy Hartle

SHADE! If you’ve ever experienced a North Carolina summer, you know how crucial shade can be, especially when you’re trying …

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Informative banner featuring 'Best Playgrounds in Raleigh for Toddlers' with an image of children playing on a sunlit playground with protective canopies, alongside a cheerful cardinal mascot illustration, the Raleigh Family Adventure logo

18 Best Playgrounds in Raleigh for Toddlers (+ Around the Triangle)

July 25, 2025August 2, 2024 by Amy Hartle

With an almost two-year-old in tow, I’m constantly searching for the best playgrounds for toddlers near me. Luckily, in the …

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A vibrant children's playground at Pleasant Park in Apex, NC, featuring a large green tube slide, climbing nets, and multiple play structures against a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there are cartoon cardinal birds and text overlay that reads 'Pleasant Park Apex, NC' with a red location marker.

Pleasant Park in Apex, NC: Epic Playground + Splash Pad!

January 7, 2025June 13, 2024 by Amy Hartle

 📍 3400 Pleasant Plains Rd, Apex, NC 27502 🐦We’re currently on a mission to visit ALL the playgrounds and places …

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Kids and families enjoy a sunny day at a splash pad with colorful water features and spraying fountains in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The foreground includes a playful graphic of a cardinal family, and bold text reads “Splash Pads in the Triangle” over an orange banner. Tall trees and a red building add to the lively, park-like setting.

Stay Cool: Splash Pads in Raleigh + the Triangle

July 25, 2025May 3, 2024 by Amy Hartle

It doesn’t take long for the Raleigh area to start to heat up. By May, we’re all ready to hit …

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Brier Creek Park in Raleigh, NC, depicted on a sunny day with a colorful playground featuring blue and red structures, slides, and climbing areas. The logo of a cheerful red cardinal family adds a vibrant touch to the scene, emphasizing the family-friendly environment of the park.

Brier Creek Park in Raleigh NC

March 27, 2024 by Amy Hartle

📍9339 Bruckhaus St, Raleigh, NC 27617 Brier Creek Park is one of my favorite toddler-friendly playgrounds in the area. In …

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The vibrant Kids Together Playground in Cary, NC, on a sunny day, featuring colorful play structures such as slides and swings, with children actively playing. The Raleigh Family Adventure logo with cheerful red birds is prominently displayed in the foreground, enhancing the family-friendly atmosphere of the park.

Kids Together Playground Cary NC

July 25, 2025February 26, 2024 by Amy Hartle

📍111 Thurston Dr, Cary, NC 27518 – Located in Marla Dorrel Park 🐦We’re currently on a mission to visit every …

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Promotional image for Northwest Park in Morrisville, NC, featuring a clear blue sky over the park's playground equipment with a sunset in the background. In the foreground, there's an illustration of three cheerful red cardinals, the Raleigh Family Adventure mascot, alongside the bold text 'Northwest Park Morrisville, NC' over a teal background."

Northwest Park – Morrisville, NC Playground

February 12, 2024February 5, 2024 by Amy Hartle

📍 998 Parkside Valley Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 🐦We’re currently on a mission to visit every playground in the Triangle …

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A vibrant playground with modern equipment under clear blue skies at Carpenter Park in Cary, NC. In the foreground, a whimsical illustration of three red cardinals accentuates the park's name displayed in bold lettering

Carpenter Park in Cary NC

July 28, 2025December 28, 2023 by Amy Hartle

📍4420 Louis Stephens Dr, Cary, NC 27519 🐦 We’re currently on a mission to visit all the playgrounds and spots …

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