5 Nature & Parks in Clayton That You Shouldn't Miss

March 20, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, and considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2010, Clayton's population was 16,116 people. Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's close proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40, U.S. 70, and NC 42.
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1. Clayton River Walk

2686 Covered Bridge Road, Clayton, NC http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/Parks-and-Recreation/clayton-river-walk-on-the-neuse.aspx
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Clayton River Walk

Reviewed By jeff84red - Statesville, United States

We stopped in for a family visit and went for a long hike on trail. It is paved so bikes and walkers can both enjoy. Plenty wide for strollers as well.

2. Clemmons Educational State Forest

2411 Old US 70 Hwy W, Clayton, NC 27520-6510 +1 919-553-5651 [email protected] http://www.ncesf.org/cesf/home.htm
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Clemmons Educational State Forest

Reviewed By JenEricTravelers - Fort Worth, United States

Beautiful hideaway that every family should enjoy, with or without kids. We happened upon it during our first day in NC (just moved here) and returned for a few hours. Not very busy, but you will pass a few people along the way. And the educational moments along the way are fun; I finally learned about a 'cord' of wood measurement.

3. Clayton Community Park

1075 Amelia Church Rd, Clayton, NC 27520-7952
Excellent
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Clayton Community Park

Reviewed By sushiboyfastaf - Clayton, United States

I met a friend at Clayton Community Park and this was my experience. The park itself is broken into numerous sections. There's a designated section for younger children which is great. The background noise from the tennis courts and baseball field gives you that wholesome American feeling. Around the exterior of the playground equipment, there's a walking trail. It's decently sized and wide enough to easily keep 6ft distance from other people. Overall, the park was great. The only downside (literally) is that there is a decently sized cliff near the trail. At first, this was an enjoyable site to see. That quickly changed when an infant baby child from a nearby house wandered a wee bit too close. As the baby-child approached the cliff, my friend and I looked at each other with concern, shrugged our shoulders, and swiftly carried on. Nothing could be done for the baby... Or so we thought. Luckily at the last moment, the baby's mother had finished her social media post and noticed that the child had wandered too close to the cliff. Alas the baby was saved, though no one cheered.

4. Main St. Community Garden

439 E Main St, Clayton, NC 27520-2528 +1 919-274-4486
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Main St. Community Garden

5. Bailey And Sarah Williamson Nature And Farm Preserve

4409 Mial Plantation Rd, Clayton, NC 27610-8507 +1 919-908-8809 http://www.triangleland.org/explore/nature-preserves/williamson-preserve
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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