Where to play

Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road. The 24-acre Gold Park on Dimmocks Mill Road includes a multi-purpose  field, playground equipment, picnic structures, a fenced dog park and a little less than half a mile of Riverwalk.

Occoneechee Golf Course, 1500 Lawrence Road. 18-hole, par-71 golf course. Carts and pullcarts available for rent. Driving range and golf lessons are also available. Call for rates, restrictions, and reservations, Open daily, 8:30-sunset. (919) 732-3435.

Triangle SportsPlex, 1 Dan Kidd Drive. The Triangle SportsPlex is Orange County's largest sports and recreation facility. This 80,000 sq. ft. complex features an NHL-size ice rink, three indoor pools, a fitness center, a cafe, and a pro shop. It also offers massage therapy, birthday parties, an after-school program, hockey, figure skating, and swim lessons. Open daily 5:30am-10pm. Call for rates and membership options. (919) 644-0339.