Parks, Playgrounds, Gardens, & Walking Trails in Greensboro, NC

Last updated: October 2026

Quick answer: The best parks in Greensboro NC for kids are Country Park (carousel, paddle boats and a 3.2-mile paved path), Keeley Park in McLeansville (the area’s largest all-inclusive playground plus a spray ground), LeBauer Park downtown (interactive fountains and a new playground), Barber Park (sprayground and Tot Spot) and Bur-Mil Park (playground, pool and trails). Most Greensboro parks are free and open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Greensboro has more than 100 parks and gardens, from neighborhood playgrounds to big destination parks with lakes, splash pads and miles of trails. Here are our favorite parks and playgrounds in Greensboro and nearby towns, with addresses, what’s there and whether there are restrooms (every parent’s first question).

Greensboro Parks at a Glance

Best for…	Park
Splash pads & water play	Keeley Park, Barber Park, LeBauer Park
All-inclusive & accessible play	Keeley Park (“Up in the Air”), Stokesdale Town Park
Toddlers	LeBauer Park, Johnson Park, Christ UMC (fenced), Gateway Gardens
A full day out	Country Park, Bur-Mil Park, Hagan-Stone Park
Stroller-friendly walks	Greensboro Arboretum, Bog Garden, Price Park, Military Park
Nature & creeks	Cascade Park, Fisher Park, Lake Daniel Park
Dog-friendly	Country Park, LeBauer Park, Southwest Park, Oak Ridge Town Park

In this blog:

1. Best Parks & Playgrounds in Greensboro

2. Gardens & Walking Trails in Greensboro

3. Parks Near Greensboro (Worth the Short Drive)

1. Best Parks & Playgrounds in Greensboro

Barber Park

A playground and separate Tot Spot for little ones, a seasonal sprayground, a one-mile walking trail, six picnic shelters, an 18-hole disc golf course, sports fields and an amphitheater.

Address: 1500 Barber Park Dr., Greensboro, NC 27401
Restrooms: Yes
Best for: Summer water play, toddlers

Bur-Mil Park

A playground with swings, picnic shelters, a pool, a wildlife education center, golf, tennis and paved and unpaved hiking trails (many stroller-friendly).

Address: 5834 Bur-Mill Club Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410
Restrooms: Yes
Best for: Nature lovers, a playground + hike combo

Cascade Park

A small three-acre neighborhood gem with a stream, sandpit, free little library and a playground with swings.

Address: 3400 Watauga Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410
Restrooms: No
Best for: A quick, quiet play stop

Country Park

One of Greensboro’s most popular parks: multiple playgrounds, two fishing lakes, a carousel, seasonal paddle boats (May – October), a bark park, picnic shelters, the Veterans Memorial and a 3.2-mile paved walking path.

Address: 3905 Nathaniel Green Dr., Greensboro, NC 27455
Restrooms: Yes
Best for: A full day, bikes and scooters

Christ United Methodist Church Playground

A fenced playground that’s open to the public, which is great for runners.

Address: 410 N. Holden Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410
Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 – 6 p.m.; closed Sundays 8:30 a.m. – noon (NOT VERIFIED for 2026)
Best for: Toddlers and kids who wander

Fisher Park

A 12-acre historic park with mature trees, a stream, stone bridges, about 1.2 miles of walking trails, flower gardens, historical plaques and a playground.

Address: 700 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Restrooms: No
Best for: A shady walk near downtown

Hamilton Lakes Park

A walking trail through a residential neighborhood with a playground and swings at the northern end of the trail

Address: 4299-4201 Starmount Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; Inside the Hamilton Lakes neighborhood (see the city’s website for directions)
Restrooms: No
Best for: Families, walking, stream, and playground.

Henry Street Park

A playground, basketball court, paved walking trail, outdoor fitness course and picnic area.

Address: 1400 Henry St., Greensboro, NC 27405
Restrooms: No
Best for: Families, walking, outdoor workouts, basketball, and neighborhood picnics.

Johnson Park

A playground with swings, a big grassy area, picnic tables and a concrete pad that’s great for basketball and ride-on toys.

Address: 1300 Briarcliff Road, Greensboro, NC 27408
Restrooms: No
Best for: Toddlers on bikes and scooters

Lake Daniel Park

A playground with a sandbox and a community toy share, a one-mile easy loop trail, a creek, natural areas, tennis courts and picnic shelters.

Best for: Creek play, shady mornings

Address: 410 Mimosa Drive, Greensboro, NC 27403

Restrooms: Yes

LeBauer Park

Downtown’s family hub: a big grassy lawn, interactive fountains, a new playground with a sandbox, the Peacehaven Sensory Space, ping pong and foosball, and a dog park.

Address: 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Restrooms: Yes (clean!)
Best for: Toddlers, pairing with a downtown lunch or the Greensboro Children’s Museum

Price Park

Scenic wooded paved and rock trails (stroller-friendly), a picnic shelter and a butterfly garden.

Address: 1420 Price Park Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410
Best for: A family walk of all ages.
Parking: In the library next door.

Southwest Park

Multiple playgrounds, paved and unpaved hiking trails, a dog park, picnic shelters and lots of open space.

Best for: Mixed ages, dog owners

Address: 6309 Southwest Park Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407

Restrooms: Yes

2. Gardens & Walking Trails – NO Playground

Greensboro Arboretum

A paved, stroller-friendly walking path through themed gardens, next to the Lindley Park playground with swings.

Parking note: Street and designated lot parking are available on-site.

Address: 3299 Starmount Dr., Greensboro, NC 27403

Best for: Offers free admission and is best known for peaceful walking strolls, family outings, wildlife viewing, and small outdoor weddings or gatherings
Restrooms: Yes (locked in winter)

Gateway Gardens

An interactive garden with short walking paths that are great for toddlers and young kids. No traditional playground.

Address: 2800 E. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27401
Restrooms: Yes (visitor center)
Best for: If you want a family-friendly, interactive garden rather than just a place to look at flowers.
Parking: Public, multiple areas.

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

A 2.25-mile paved loop past historic monuments, plus a visitor center. Great for bikes and a little history.

Address: 2332 New Garden Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410
Restrooms: Yes (visitor center)
Best for : Revolutionary War history, Monuments & memorials, Walking & exploring.
Parking: Free parking at the Visitor center.

Price Park

Scenic wooded paved and rock trails (stroller-friendly), a picnic shelter and a butterfly garden.

Address: 1420 Price Park Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410
Restrooms: In the library next door
Best for: Highly regarded as an excellent nature space for children to run around, explore, and play in a natural setting.
Parking: Parking, restrooms and a paved trail are accessible at the main entrance.

Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens

A 7.5-acre garden with a paved loop, sensory garden, creek, sculptures and flowers. The trail connects to the Bog Garden.

Restrooms: Yes
Address: 1105 Hobbs Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410
Parking: There is public parking, and multiple parking locations.
Best for: Easy strolling, photography, and family outings.

The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park

A seven-acre garden with a stroller-friendly elevated boardwalk and lots of turtles and ducks to spot.

Address: 1101 Hobbs Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Restrooms: No
Best for: Elevated walkway through the gardens’ seven acres. Perfect for a stroller walk!
Parking: Bog Garden itself has limited parking, particularly around the Starmount Farms Drive entrance. Recommendation: Park at Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, then walk across Hobbs Road to the Bog Garden.

3. Parks Near Greensboro (Worth the Short Drive)

Keeley Park

Home of “Up in the Air,” the area’s largest all-inclusive playground, plus a spray ground, fishing pond and pier, paved walking trails, mountain bike trails, disc golf, cornhole and an outdoor fitness area.

Address: 4100 Keeley Rd., McLeansville, NC 27301
Restrooms: Yes
Best for: Kids of all abilities, summer water play
Parking: The park has parking areas, including accessible spaces. Parking is available near the main playground and sprayground, which is convenient if you’re visiting with children.

Hagan-Stone Park

A 409-acre wildlife refuge and family campground. The park has several lakes, camp shelters with charcoal grills, walking trails, and playgrounds. There is also an aquatic center on site.

Address: 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd., Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Restrooms: Yes (near the playground)
Best for: A full day – camping, boating and fishing, disc golf, and playgrounds.
Parking: Free and widely available.

Oak Ridge Town Park

Two lighted multi-purpose football/soccer fields, two lighted baseball/softball fields, scoreboards, paved and unpaved walking trails, picnic shelters, a large playground, a pond, a dog park, a concession stand/restroom facility, and a second restroom building.

Address: 6231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Restrooms: Yes
Best for: Any age – walking trails, mountain bike trails, two playgrounds, and a dog park.
Parking: Widely available in different areas.

Stokesdale Town Park

Several modern playgrounds with shaded slides, and Martin’s Meadow Loop, a 0.8-mile paved, accessible trail more than 7 feet wide.

Address: 8329 Angel Pardue Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357
Restrooms: Yes
Best for: Wheelchairs, strollers and new bike riders
Parking: Yes, large parking lot available.

Summerfield Community Park

A playground with swings overlooking the lake, walking and biking trails, exercise stations, fishing, picnic shelters and an outdoor amphitheater.

Address: 5404 Centerfield Road, Summerfield, NC 27358
Restrooms: Yes
Best for: A great place to go on a walk with the family.
Parking: Free and readily available.

Greensboro Parks & Playgrounds FAQs

Yes, Greensboro is a family-friendly city with great parks, museums, and affordable living.

Yes. Keeley Park in McLeansville has “Up in the Air,” the area’s largest all-inclusive playground, and Stokesdale Town Park has a wide, paved accessible trail.

Greensboro parks with walking trails include natural and paved options like the Downtown Greenway, Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway, Bicentennial Greenway, Nat Greene Trail, and trails at Keeley Park and around Lake Brandt

Country Park is the most popular all-around pick, with playgrounds, a carousel, paddle boats and paved trails. For younger kids, LeBauer Park downtown has fountains, a sandbox playground and clean restrooms.

Keeley Park, Country Park, and LeBauer Park are consistently mentioned as the best parks for kids in Greensboro—with Keeley Parkoffering accessible playgrounds and a summer sprayground, Country Park home to trails, pedal boats, and multiple playgrounds, and LeBauer Park featuring a downtown splash pad, climbing structures, and family-friendly green space.

Seasonal spraygrounds and water play are at Barber Park, Keeley Park and LeBauer Park (interactive fountains). Greensboro has 6 spraygrounds in all; they are usually open from late spring through summer.

Country Park, Barber Park, Bur-Mil Park, LeBauer Park, Lake Daniel Park, Southwest Park, Keeley Park, Hagan-Stone Park and the Greensboro Arboretum (except in winter) all have restrooms.

The Christ United Methodist Church playground on N. Holden Rd. is fully fenced and open to the public on weekdays.

Yes, Greensboro parks and playgrounds are free to visit. Some extras, such as pools, paddle boats and shelter rentals, cost money.

Good to Know: Greensboro Park Hours, Rules & Reservations

By the numbers: Greensboro Parks & Recreation manages more than 100 parks and gardens, 10 recreation centers, 70+ miles of trails, 6 spraygrounds and 5 dog parks.
Hours: Most Greensboro parks are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: Parks and playgrounds are free. Some activities, like the Country Park carousel and paddle boats or pools, have fees.
Dogs: Dogs must be on a leash except in the dog parks.
Reserve a shelter or field: Fields: (336) 373-5888. Shelters and equipment rentals: Greensboro Parks & Recreation, (336) 373-2558.

Final Thoughts

Greensboro offers a wide range of parks and playgrounds that make it easy to get outside and explore.

From simple neighborhood play areas with swings and slides to amazing playgrounds with large play structures, a variety of playground equipment, and even a giant slide, there’s something here for every type of outing. Many parks also include walking trails, picnic tables, and benches, making them ideal for longer visits.

With continued updates, improved playground design, and more inclusive features like accessible swings, Greensboro parks continue to grow as spaces that serve the entire family. This guide will help you find the best places to play, explore, and enjoy time outdoors.

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