Created as a reservoir for the city in the early 1900s, Lake Raleigh is a sprawling oasis less than three miles from Downtown Raleigh. The 75-acre lake and its trails are <strong>open from dawn until dusk</strong>, and there are three areas of public access.

Lake Raleigh's recreation area sits in the heart of NC State's Centennial Campus and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration, including hiking, biking, picnics, disc golf, fishing, non-motorized boating and watersports.
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