Outdoors In Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC is a unique place to live because of the free public events, outdoor movie nights, outdoor spaces, activities like kayaking and fishing, and great playgrounds for children to learn, grow and develop healthy lifestyles. If you are looking for playgrounds for older kids or smaller children, Winston-Salem, NC has you covered with kid-friendly options from parks, neighborhood playgrounds, and even downtown.
Best Playgrounds in Winston-Salem, NC
Granville Park Playground
Granville Park is located along Granville Road, a short few hundred yards from both Peters Creek Parkway and Washington Avenue near downtown Winston-Salem. The park’s playground includes:
- A mist tower
- A three-story playground structure
- A rock-climbing wall
- Safe steps and hand-rails for smaller kids
- Wrap-around fence
- Multiple slides
- Rubberized flooring to keep shoes clean
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Hanes Park Playground
Hanes Park is a beautiful playground in the West End of Winston-Salem, NC near downtown. Not only is it nearby tennis courts, a jogging track, and two schools, it is also near downtown. This remarkable playground features:
- Two playground structures (one for older children and another for smaller children)
- Many swingsets
- A twirly tall slide
- Two huge racing slides from 3 stories up
- Two two-story slides (one is gentle and one is steep)
- Ladders and stairs for different ability levels
- Two rocking horse structures
- Multiple climbing walls
- Torrents for shade and shelter
- The smaller playset has stairs and two slides
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Hathaway Park Playground
This is a fun park off of Country Club Rd. that has a shelter, restrooms, and grills that make this a one-stop fun stop for family and kid-friendly excursions. The location is central to Winston-Salem residents who want a quiet playground but only be minutes from everything. This playground and park features:
- A new playground set
- Rubberized floor
- Stairs and stepping stones
- Rock climbing wall
- A castle-like feel
- Multiple swingsets
- A sprayground
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Jamison Park Playground
Jamison Park is a new addition to the Meadowlark Road area of Winston-Salem. Adjacent to the Meadowlark Middle & Elementary schools and on the Muddy Creek Greenway, the Jamison Park playground has playsets, swings, and slides for any child/family. The playground features:
- All new equipment including multiple swingsets (for younger and older children)
- Faux wooden elements such as:
- a hollow log, balance beams, and more.
- The park has several rockscapes
- Long slides
- An amphitheater
- Climbing elements that are kid-friendly
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Leinbach Park Playground
Leinbach Park’s playground is awe-inspiring to see. As you pull in you notice the massive shape of a ship and you wonder if water is nearby. Then you see the three-story structure, bridges, slides, climbing structures, and amazing swings and you realize that this park has more to offer. The accessible parking, walking track, and shelter make this great for larger families who are looking to stay active and outside. It may be hard to overlook before you see it, but once you see it, you can’t wait to set sail. The playground has the following features:
- A three-story structure with multiple awnings and covered areas
- A covered slide with see-through sides
- A smaller slide
- Multiple ladders and climbing structures for all ages
- Very cool stepping stones to work on balance
- A ship’s front to climb aboard
- A periscope, ship’s wheel, and other interactive elements
- Multiple rope ladders for climbing
- Rock climbing wall
- A bouncy bridge for walking and running
- Six swings for kids of all ages
- A large swing for groups of children to sit on
- After a wet spell, the equipment can become quite slick and dangerous
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Oak Summit Park Playground
Oak Summit Park is a Winston-Salem city park with a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, grills, water fountain, soccer field, tennis courts, and walking trails. This small park off Oak Summit Road is quite a hidden gem. It features a fantastic new playground modeled after a spaceship, along with a smaller area for smaller children and all with a fun space and rocket theme. The playground has the following features:
- A three-story structure with one unique turret
- The new mulched floor makes it easy to stay dry and keep shoes clean
- Multiple covered awnings and roofs to keep cool and shield from rain
- Multiple slides (3 on the large structure and 4 on the smaller one)
- Great rock climbing walls
- Both ladders and stairs depending on the size of the child and their climbing skill level
- Multiple swingsets for small and big kids
- A rocket-shaped rocker for kids to enjoy
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Reynolds Park Playground(s)
Reynolds Park & William Roscoe Anderson Jr. Community Center is part of a Winston-Salem city park with a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, basketball court, public pool, community center, and sprayground. This sprawling park off Reynolds Park Road is full of fun and brand new equipment that is breathing life into this area of Winston-Salem along with the newly-opened Quarry Park. It features two fantastic new playgrounds that appeal to both younger and older kids that have a conveniently shaded picnic shelters and a cool sprayground nearby.
Reynolds Park Playgrounds Features
The smaller playground has the following features:
- A one-story structure with many climbing opportunities
- A narrow slide for deft climbers
- An awesome spinning platform for daring children
- Multiple ladders and climbing structures for all ages
- Very cool stepping stones to work on balance
- A rock-climbing wall on two sections
- A swing set with two swings for older kids and two bucket swings for smaller kids
The larger playground has the following features:
- A three-story structure with many climbing opportunities
- A tall 3-story slide that spirals
- An awesome merry-go-round with ropes
- Multiple ladders and rope-climbing structures for all ages
- Multiple swings (no bucket swings)
- Two 2-story racing slides
- A huge staircase to climb up to the observation area
- A fun bouncing bridge underneath the structure
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Salem Lake Playground
Salem Lake Playground is a welcome addition to all the new construction in the Salem Lake area. Not only does Salem Lake have an amazing loop trail that goes all the way to Linville Road in Kernersville and back, the Salem Lake Park now has boat docks, rentals, fishing pier, bait, public restrooms, bike rentals and more. The playground is a huge draw for small and big kids alike. The playground features:
- A two-story structure with one unique turret which makes you feel larger than life
- Gated entrance with tons of room to run and play
- Multiple staircases and climbing elements that keep traffic congestion at a minimum
- Five slides (A double slide for racing, a small slide, a two-story twisty slide, and an enclosed two-story slide)
- Very cool stepping stones to work on balance
- Turning wheels with metallic balls for an interactive and auditory experience
- Rock climbing wall for daring children
- Swing sets (bucket swings and normal swings)
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Washington Park Dinosaur Playground
Washington Park may be the one place that meteors never struck because dinosaurs roam the playground making every slide, swing, and climbing obstacle prehistorically fun. This unique playground features:
- 2-3 Large dinosaurs that interact and overlook the structures
- 2-3 slides of varying sizes
- Safe and wide walkway easy for kids to walk across
- Large rock climbing wall
- Two swing sets for large and small kids
- Covered shelters and restrooms nearby
- Adjacent dog park and jogging trail
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Other Winston-Salem Playgrounds To Consider
C.G. Hill Memorial Park Playground, 5600 Balsom Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040
Fairview Park Playground, 925 Bethlehem Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Forest Park Playground, 1184 Tower St, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Happy Hill Park Playground, 1230 Alder St, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Kimberley Park Playground, 2001 Pittsburg Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Little Creek Park Playground, 610 Foxcroft Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Nelson Malloy Jr. Park Playground, 2619 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Polo Park Playground, 1850 Polo Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Reynolds Park Playground, 2450 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Sedge Garden Park Playground, 401 Robbins Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Shaffner Park Playground, 900 Yorkshire Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
