Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh Playgroups and Parent Groups
Baby/toddler & parents 

Carolina Parent -- a great family resource for everything from activities, schools, camps and much more.
All Ages 

RECREATION
Golf 

North Carolina has approximately 500 golf courses, and this area has over 30 public and private courses. 

Parks and Recreation
The parks system in the Triangle offers fantastic programs for children and adults. Their community facilities often have swimming pools, tennis courts, gyms and playgrounds. 

Raleigh Parks and Recreation: (919)831-6640 

Carrboro Parks and Recreation: (919)918-7364 

Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation: (919)968-2784 

Durham Parks and Recreation: (919)560-4355 

Raleigh Parks and Recreation: (919)831-6640 

North Carolina Parks and Recreation: (919)733-7275 

Boating and Water Sports 

Sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, fishing, camping and kayaking are found on our water systems. 

Jordan Lake, Chapel Hill & Southern Wake County (13,900 Acres)
(919)362-0586 

Falls Lake, Northern Durham and Wake County (12,500 Acres)
(919)676-1027 

Lake Benson, Southern Wake County
(919)662-5703 

Lake Crabtree, Wake County
(919)460-3390 

Lake Gaston (35,000 acres)
(252)586-5711 

Lake Johnson, Wake County
(919)233-2121 

Kerr Lake (150,000 acres)
(252)438-7791 

Shelley Lake, Wake County
(919)420-2331 

Lake Wheeler, Southern Wake County (500 acres)
(919)662-5704 

Eno River, Durham
Haw River, Pittsboro - Class III Whitewater
Little River, Outside of Durham - Class III Whitewater
Neuse River, Wake County - Canoe Trail
Rocky River, Pittsboro - Class II Whitewater 

Spectator Sports 

Carolina Hurricanes (ice hockey)
(919)861-2323 

Carolina Cobras (arena football)
(877)4COBRAS 

Durham Bulls (baseball)
(919)956-BULL 

Carolina Mudcats (baseball)
(919)269-2287 

UNC Ticket Office
(919)962-2296 

Duke Ticket Office
(919)681-2583 

NC State Ticket Office
(919)515-7128 

NC Central Ticket Office
(919)560-5170