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Spacious city park with playgrounds, athletic fields, a community center, picnic areas, and a lovely Daylily Garden in Raleigh's University Park.

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Explore Jaycee Park in Raleigh with playgrounds, athletic fields, a dog park, and the beautiful Daylily Garden. Perfect for family fun and outdoor activities.

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Jaycee Park offers a family-friendly setting filled with playgrounds suitable for various ages, athletic fields including baseball, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, plus picnic spots with barbeque grills. The park is home to the serene Daylily Garden and features a dog park, making it a versatile outdoor destination for recreation and relaxation.

What to Expect:

    πŸ› Modern playgrounds for toddlers and older kids
    ⚾ Baseball and basketball courts
    🏐 Sand volleyball and tennis courts
    πŸ• Dog park and spacious picnic areas with barbeque grills
    🚻 Clean, wheelchair accessible restrooms and parking

Important Information:

    – Hours vary by day, open from 9 AM to 9 PM weekdays, shorter on weekends
    – Free parking available on-site
    – Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms
    – Pets allowed and dog park available
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πŸ“ Local Insights

🏐 Volleyball Hotspot: The sand volleyball courts are popular with local meet-ups and casual groups, often used by NCSU volleyball players.

πŸ• Dog Lovers’ Choice: The dedicated dog park is spacious but can get muddy after rain, so plan accordingly.

🌸 Visit the Daylily Garden: Don’t miss the scenic Daylily Garden next to the trail, perfect for nature lovers and photography.

πŸ› Kid-Friendly Fun: The newer playground is well-maintained and ideal for toddlers and older children, while the older playground is smaller and less maintained.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Sunday: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

πŸ‘‰ Best For

Families, dog owners, sports enthusiasts, picnics

Jaycee Park

2405 Wade Ave
,
Raleigh
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NC
27607

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Visitors frequently praise Jaycee Park for its well-maintained playgrounds, multiple courts for sports like volleyball, tennis, and baseball, and clean restroom facilities. The dog park and picnic areas receive positive remarks for family and pet-friendly atmosphere. Some reviewers note occasional issues with overgrown sections, small homeless camps, and occasional marijuana smell, but these are not widespread.
Last updated on
December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Playground; Baseball Fields; Basketball Court; Tennis Court; Volleyball Court; Dog Park; Picnic Tables; Barbecue Grill; Public Restroom; Wheelchair Accessible Facilities; Free Parking; Community Center

πŸ“† Best Times to Visit

Visit afternoons especially Sunday and weekends for peak activity; weekdays are quieter mid-morning to early afternoon. Early weekend afternoons are busiest.
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