Great walking trails, boat rentals, biking and bird watching. The only complaint is the parking lot is small and tight.
While right in the thick of Raleigh; once you walk a ways, it seems more like the country. Great place for a romantic stroll, and maybe even a place for a proposal. Also there are paddle boats and picnic areas. Very easy to access from downtown or from Interstate 40.
Lake Johnson's well maintained trails have options - paved or unpaved, ~3.1 miles or 1.5 miles. The lake is beautiful, the boat house rents canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, pedal boats. Picnic shelters available, and benches throughout the trails to enjoy the scenery. Dog, stroller, bike friendly.
Used to frequent this place when I was staying in Raleigh on Avent Ferry road. Beautiful place for a walk or a jog. Seen a few people boating there but never ventured boating.
drive by this area on weekdays when I pick up my daughter after School.So pretty! looking forward to spring to check it out in warmer weather. well done beautiful area!
This place just goes on and on as far as trails are concerned. In the past there have been issues with muggings and rapes BUT as long as you practice the buddy system and don't go at ridiculous times of the night, you are very safe
Went for the first time in July 2014, and thoroughly enjoyed the paved trail around the lake. Lake was a little dirty, but I guess that is to be expected - not a place for swimming.The "scenic overlook" left a LOT to be desired to be called scenic. Just a picnic table on a hill over the lake - which can't be seen in the summer because of all the trees.Thankful the weather was not to hot.
I love spending my afternoons at Lake Johnson Park. There's a nice little sidewalk around the whole thing, lined with a decent bit of trees. I always see people running or walking their dogs but my favorite thing to do here is set up my eno and nap. It's fairly quiet so it's easy to get some shut-eye and wake up refreshed. It's only unfortunate there isn't a bathroom on both sides of the park.
This is a great place to go for a run or a walk, have a picnic, go fishing or just watching the wildlife. It is very well maintained but sometimes still lack parking spaces. This is our favorite park in Raleigh.
Spent the afternoon walking around, enjoying wildlife and the scenery. Beautiful area to relax and take your mind off things. Great for families, couples or solo travelers.