City of Raleigh issued the following announcement on Jul. 16.
With warmer weather upon us, water fun is a must for families and kids! From splash pads with giant water buckets and plenty of sprinklers to lake beaches with beautiful views, here are some of the best places to get in the water in the Raleigh area.
Falls Lake State Recreation Area
One of the largest recreational facilities in the state, Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of seven access areas scattered around the shoreline of an undeveloped, 12,000-acre reservoir.
Bring a picnic and head to the Beaverdam access, which offers a sandy swim beach area and a separate, quiet lake reserved for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. Sandling Beach also has a swim area, plus grills and picnic tables for parents to cook up and serve hot dogs and hamburgers in the summer sun.
Open dates for beach access points: Beaverdam, year-round; Sandling Beach, April 1-Oct. 1
Per-car entrance fees:
Charged daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, and on weekends in April, May and Sept.
Cost per-day: Car, $7; senior citizen (62 or older), $5; bus or van, $20; annual individual pass also available for $90 (can be purchased at park offices)
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Raleigh
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