Carolina North Forest

Park

Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina North Forest provides an ArcGIS web application for navigating its forest trails.

  • navigating Carolina North Forest trails

Homestead Park

Park

Chapel Hill, NC

Homestead Park is associated with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation, offering parks, trails, recreation facilities, and programs for all ages.

  • public park access in Chapel Hill
  • outdoor recreation
  • trail use

Carolina North Forest

Park

Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina North Forest provides an ArcGIS web application for navigating its forest trails.

  • navigating Carolina North Forest trails

Battle Park and Forest Theatre, UNC-Chapel Hill

Park

Chapel Hill, NC

Battle Park and Forest Theatre is a North Carolina Botanical Garden visit destination associated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

  • Visiting a UNC-Chapel Hill botanical garden destination
  • Exploring Battle Park and Forest Theatre

Friends of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation

Park

Chapel Hill, NC

Friends of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation offers parks, greenways, pools, shelters, youth sports, adapted recreation, and senior excursions in Chapel Hill.

  • finding Chapel Hill parks and greenways
  • registering children for youth basketball
  • finding adapted recreation and inclusion programs

Umstead Park

Park

Chapel Hill, NC

Umstead Park offers 34.5 miles of hiking trails, 13 miles of multiuse trails, three fishing lakes, and free day-use access near Raleigh and Cary.

  • Hiking with access to 34.5 miles of trails
  • Biking or horseback riding on 13 miles of multiuse trails
  • Fishing at manmade lakes and tributaries

Park in nearby counties

FAQ

Which Orange County park is best for trails and field activities?

Homestead Park is listed for trail use and multi-use field activities. Carolina North Forest is the more navigation-focused option because it provides an ArcGIS trail map.

Where can I find Chapel Hill recreation programs for children or adults?

Homestead Park is associated with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation, which offers recreation programs and cultural activities for all ages.

Where can I find adapted recreation programs in Chapel Hill?

Friends of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation lists adapted recreation and inclusion programming, along with youth sports, pool schedules, and park access.