Wendell’s rural yet suburban landscape makes it an ideal spot for anyone looking to get in touch with nature. Take a look at some of our favorite green spaces around Wendell:

• Turnipseed Nature Preserve – 5 minutes
• Lake Myra County Park – 7 minutes
• Wendell Community Center – 8 minutes
• Hugh T. Moody Nature Trail – 8 minutes
• K-9 Corral – 8 minutes
• Robertson Millpond Preserve – 12 minutes

Clayton’s small-town charm makes it a top-notch place to get outdoors and explore. This community is also located on the edge of the Neuse River, and it’s just a few minutes from Maggie Way.

• Clayton River Walk – 9 minutes
• Sam’s Branch Greenway – 11 minutes
• East Clayton Community Park – 15 minutes
• The Neuse Golf Club – 17 minutes
• Clayton Community Park – 19 minutes
• Clayton Community Center – 19 minutes

The city of Garner maintains a number of parks, trails, and countless other spots for outdoor recreation. You can also sign up for some of their all-ages sports leagues and camps throughout the year!

• Garner Recreational Park – 23 minutes
• Garner Rec Center – 24 minutes
• White Deer Park – 29 minutes
• Lake Benson Park – 30 minutes
• Eagle Ridge Golf Club – 33 minutes

Home to one of the top-rated parks in the Triangle, Knightdale’s growing network of parks, trails, and greenways makes it an ideal destination for anyone looking to have some fun in the great outdoors.

• Harper Park – 13 minutes
• Knightdale Station Park – 14 minutes
• Knightdale Community Park – 15 minutes
• Mingo Creek Park – 15 minutes
• Knightdale Community Pool – 17 minutes
• Knightdale Environmental Park – 17 minutes

Want to venture out even further? Raleigh, Zebulon, Archer Lodge, and countless other communities in the Triangle are known for their amazing green spaces. Here are a few more favorites:

• Zebulon Community Park – 14 minutes
• Historic Oak View County Park – 17 minutes
• Anderson Point Park – 18 minutes
• Spring Forest Road Park – 21 minutes
• Pullen Park – 25 minutes
• NCMA Art Park – 27 minutes