Nice walk. Fun pecan picking. Nice goats. My 2 year old loves it!

Nice historical park with walking trails and open spaces for families to enjoy. Well marked with historical markers for history buffs. A hidden gem!

Make sure to acquire the necessary permits with your photographer but this is such an amazing spot for photography. The goats are always a hit and the grounds are so well kept so this is a spot where my son and I like to walk/explore. Great place, no matter the age!

They had story walk that we read as we followed path. At 1:00 Saturday there was only one other family there, way ahead of us. So social distancing great. At the end we petted the goats. Our 3 year old loves goats so he was in heaven. Thank you so much for this story walk. It has been a challenge to keep him entertained for the last 6 months.

Amazing and beautiful park for kiddos. They have the friendliest goats too. Such a nice place to spend a couple hours, pet some goats and have a picnic!

There’s so much to explore here, even on a cloudy, winter day! There are indoor exhibits in several well-kept historic buildings and barns. The Farm History Center (like a welcome center) includes an adorable, well-stocked play area for little ones. My toddler loved it! The grounds are pleasant and easy to walk. There are some cute, friendly goats that enjoy carrots (bring your own). I was very impressed by this park and everything it has to offer!

Went for the first time to take my son through the StoryWalk. The grounds and house are lovely, and my son was thoroughly entertained with the goats and chickens. The two short trails through the woods were also a nice surprise. Will definitely be back once the exhibits and house are open again.

Just completed an absolutely lovely Christmas tour of the homestead and park. It was a completely charming hour spent. The 27 acre site is wonderfully preserved and well maintained. Donna was both an affable and informed tour guide who guided us through the various owners and history beginning with the antebellum period thru the Civil War and then on to the Victorian era followed by the Depression period up through WWII and then onto modern times. She did an amazing job and is an asset to the park. I learned so much and a fun time was had by all. I look forward to returning in Spring when the flowers are in bloom. A total jewel of a park for Wake County residents and its visitors.

This place is pretty cool! I thought my kiddos would be bored since theyre young, 3 years and 1 year, but it was the opposite. They loved running through the beautiful grounds, seeing the chickens and goats but especially the inside exhibit with play kitchen/market and dress up costumes. Well definitely be back!

Beautiful hidden gem.. Visit this place for a nice walk and some interesting sights

Very nice and clean park. I was able to have a nice picnic outside

Great walks. No people. Lots of running room. All buildings closed. Lots of wasted food.

Beautiful park. We loved the trees, goats and chickens!

This old Plantation has been beautifully restored with factual information and photographs. Great paths for a little walk and perfect grounds to read, paint or have a picnic.

The kids enjoyed running around and searching for pecans.

Very pleasant place. There are signs to tell the visitor about the buildings there.

This is such a beautiful park! The staff seems great and it is always clean. If you go at the right time you might even get a free treat from their garden! The trails are a great length for a causal, spur of the moment walk! My favorite part of this park are the animals, including my favorite goat, Walt! The historic buildings are beautiful and well kept and very educational. Its a great place for a field trip or just to eat lunch! Id go ever day if I were able. 10/10 recommend.

Amazing free park! The visitors center has a fun play area with a market, books, puzzles, costumes etc. Kids can play in the barn and explore the gardens. Each building has interesting displays for all ages.

We took our 3 children, along with our dog to this fabulous park on a beautiful Saturday. We practically had the park to ourselves, definitely wasnt their busy season! All three of our kids loved the history and the goats were a huge hit! The walking trail was fun and there was a nice picnic area to enjoy our lunch. We definitely give this park 5 stars and plan to bring visitors to check this out. Enjoy!

A nice relaxing area to explore. There is the history of the grounds to learn about, goats and chickens to see, and lots of green space to sit or play. They offer guided tours and special programs for both kids and adults. Their welcome center is also really nice with informational displays as well as an indoor kids play area

We went pecan picking here.... its gorgeous and I cant wait to come back.

Quaint place. Nice to stroll and relax.

Super friendly goats that love celery. Nice spot for picnic lunch.

Awesome event here with lots of trade skills and fa animals. The kids really enjoyed the time we spent here and learned some great information

History and walking trails, and pokestops all in one place

Nice place to visit but there were no pecans on the ground as stated on the website. Informative display on cotton processing in the old days.

Great spot for a quick visit with young or older children. Goats, a big plus. Love the goats!

Great time with my son at the storytelling festival! We were excited to see the animals there. Also it was great to chill by the lake some.

A beautiful park with trails, fields, and ponds that easily make you forget youre in the city.Lots of family friendly events, and picnic areas with charcoal grills make this a wonderful way to get away and relax.An educational building on site shows how farmers lived circa 1900, and details early cotton gin processing.Live chickens and goats can also be found in the park so children of all ages can enjoy some farm life.Check out their website for events and more information.

Well i could write a long long story about his park. No matter what happens it will always be my favorite park. Super clean well taken care of. This is my favorite spot to be when ever i am going through the hard times in life. Here is where my love story also stared . Every single walk every moment i will always keep in my heart. One of the photos is from 2011.

Conserve the historic site to be a park with education function.

Staff is awesome and very friendly! Love all the free activities here!! You can also pick pecans off the ground in the month of November! Highly recommend visiting to everyone, especially families.

Love seeing the goats and chickens

Very nice, today was the goat birthday, they give a treat, cupcakes, icecream, popcorn, drink. They have some activities inside and life music. Very very good.

We love this park! So much history to see, gardens, farm animals, adventure backpacks, and an area for children to play. They even have some eggs and veggies set out to take a sample of. I would definitely recommend!! This is a great place for children to play, for families to fish, visit a historic farm, take a hike, travel back in time.

Love the indoor play area. Plus tons of outdoor activities! My baby enjoys the goats. The goats can enjoy a snack if you bring some baby carrots and check with the front desk before feeding.

Lovely park for walking, picnicking, and learning. The goats and chickens are an added bonus!

We love the goats and chickens :)

This place is scenic, offers fun events frequently, has Pokéstops everywhere, many gyms, and has a great historic library on site. I highly recommend checking it out.

Wonderful place to visit. Interactive activities for little ones and a great place to take family photos. Will definately go back.

I did not know this place existed until I went to an event posted on Facebook barnyard bash. It was a lot of fun. The people who work/volunteer here are very friendly and informative if you ask questions. In one building there is a play kitchen/store and they have a puppet area great for kids just walking up to 5/6yo. There is also a barn so kids can learn more about farming. And dont forget about the goats you can rub and feed! There was a lot more here that we did not get to experience so we can not wait to go back.

We had a professional photographer take family photos and using the grounds as a background helped the pictures turn out incredible. A very memorable moment in time!

Cute historic park. Alot of plants. Garden. Two ponds. A couple trails. Very well taken care of. Goats. Chickens. Geese. Dog friendly. Educational if you want. Great Pokemon Go stop for those who play. Friendly staff. Grills and covered patios.

The reading event for kids was nice. The only reason Im only givi 4 stars is because they could have put up some vents in the tents... It was Soo hot we ended up leaving after almost 2 hours

Wonderful setting. Pick pecans after November 1st. Take a walk with your family and enjoy yesteryear.

Great little tour about this historical farm,would recommend to anyone visiting or in the area....the goats are adorable.

Wow..this place has it all. A historic 19th century farmstead lovingly preserved. Has a wonderful visitor center, exhibits on the history of North Carolinas agricultural heritage. Goats in the barn. A walking trail, picnic shelters and fishing. The staff is very knowledgeable. Its a place catering to every age group and every season.

This was great find. We decided to check this place out on a whim on a cold and cloudy winter day and we are planning to go back in the spring when there are more flowers. The grounds are well maintained and laid out with a plenty of history and nature around every corner. The buildings are well maintained and there are lots of well labeled antiques to view. The goats will delight visitors of all ages. There are a couple of shelters and fishing is allowed on the ponds.

Historic Oak View Park Christmas night - #SleighRidesAndCider

Great park to visit with family, school groups, etc. We have also had family pictures taken here. Beautiful park with lots to see. The kids love seeing the goats and chickens, but they also enjoyed learning about how cotton goes from the field to our homes and how that process changed over time. When I taught elementary students, i brought my classes on field trips almost every year to learn about cotton, holiday traditions and farm history in NC. Love this park! (And there arent any playgrounds at this park in case youre wondering, but large fields for the kiddos to run around in!)

Heritage Day is better than the State Fair (especially for special needs) and its free! Pony & Carriage Rides, crafts, games, face painting, blacksmiths, petting Llamas, goats, sheep, bunnies. Learn how to cane pole fish, collect eggs, milk cows, pick cotton, dress up and pretend farmers market and kitchen. (Like a miniature Marbles). They have a great Christmas event as well!

Photographed a birthday party. The place was great with a covered shelter, grill and just enough parking. The kids could run around on the lawn and your not bothered by anyone.

It Is a really nice place, but since there was a field trip, we couldnt use the play area. I wish they would allow the play area to open during field trips, since the area is for young kids, not the kids on the field trip. Besides that, really pretty to walk around in.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful land. Paved walkways are wheelchair/stroller friendly- which is a huge plus! The history is cool and the main house is also wheelchair friendly. Whenever you do happen to run into a person who works there they are friendly and helpful.Public bathrooms are also a huge deal!The goats and chickens are nice but a little difficult to get to if you are stroller or wheelchair bound as it isnt paved.Lots of room and grass to really let the kids run!

We went out there for storytime and absolutely loved it. I definitely want to come back

Something fun to do outside -free and low-key- with greetings, family, or just yourself.

Love this park, they let you pick pecans when its the season

Wonderful place to visit so close to Raleigh but you feel like youve stepped back in time. Beautiful grounds, nice walking paths. A pond to fish in, goats and chickens. Very nice out buildings and 2 houses to tour

Pretty locale for pictures. Well maintained old farm.

Delicious and friendly

One of the best parks in Raleigh. Great for kids!!

Cute little area with an inside play area for kids.

The day was hot, but the goats were in a shady spot. I visited with my daughter in law and my wonderful grandkids. We fed baby carrots to the goats. A very lovely farm.

Nice Place

Great place to take your family and kids. Come out and pet the goats, Eat some grapes fresh off the vine, and catch great Pokémon.

A great place to learn about local history as well as go Pokemon hunting! (:

Great horse drawn carriage ride!

Went for a school trip with my 2nd grader.. the staff were knowledgeable and engaging. We got to pick cotton, see how cotton was turned into fabric, learn about farm life, pet goats, and tour a kitchen.

Beautiful landscape, history, and picturesque features make this park one of a kind in the city limits of Raleigh.

Great for photos.

This is a really neat place where one can learn a lot of history. You can choose a backpack adventure and learn many things. With old historical building and animals it is a fun, adventurous and exciting place for the whole family. They offer camps as well.

Great place to walk or hike the trails. Picnic tables and bathrooms available. Very interesting Southern history and exhibits on hand.

Great!

Its a plantation park with small museums and cotton fields in sections of it. Its a taste of history. We didnt have any luck finding pecans. They were hollowed out and filled with larvae.

Photo lit fest + actually historic + family fun

Nice trip with the family during Christmas program.

Such a beautiful gem of our city! I just found out about it and cant believe I didnt know of it sooner. My toddler and I had a great time at the indoor play area (pretend kitchen, farm and supermarket toys) before exploring the outdoor grounds. I had read to bring treats for the goats to feed them, so I brought a bunch of carrots with us (an employee also suggested apples). There were about 6 goats we could feed, and my son loved it. The goats are very friendly and enjoyed being petted. Theres also a barn with an old tractor and life-size animal sculptures, chickens, and plenty of room to run around. I appreciated all of the informational plaques and exhibits in the main building — such cool history that has been preserved so well here. We ended our visit by walking on the trails behind the shaded parking area. The staff we met were exceptionally friendly and we were some of the very few visitors on a late weekday summer afternoon. Im already planning our next visit here!

I love this park. Mostly, its quiet, peaceful, serene. You can stroll around to clear your head. There are some neat little places to explore such as old buildings, a wooded trail to a small amphitheatre/bridge/pond, goats, and chickens. Rustic.I imagine weekends can be very busy, and watch for events such as weddings.Dog-friendly.

The backpack self tours are perfect for children! Such a great way to experience the park.

Cider and Sleigh Rides was a great event!

Love this park and the staff is always warm and welcoming!!

Great place to walk, beautiful trees and historic site.

This park is gorgeous! Great place to take pictures. I actually had my graduation photos done here. There are also chickens and goats. Depending on the time you get there you can take a tour of the different houses that are there. There are also pecan trees and you can start to pick them in November

We come here often. This place is great! Every time we come we leave feeling telaxed. Its fun for kids, paved walk ways for seniors to walk on or strollers and wheel chairs to have a smooth ride. The goats are great..who doesnt love a goat? Bird watchers would enjoy it too. Theres bee hives, cotton gin, historical homes ...i could go on and on!

Nice relaxing spot to read up and experience a historical place in Wake County

Delightful farm with a wonderful play kitchen/farm store for our toddlers.

Lots of mosquitoes... expected though for such a lush green space

Great one-of-a-kind park

This place was awesome! There was so much to do and see! In addition to having live goats and chickens, there are several historic buildings and a gazebo that you can walk through. There even was an herb garden. The only drawback was parking seemed to be limited. Fortunately we were able to find a spot.

Went here to take pictures of nature. It had a wonderful walking trail. It also has beautiful plants, and it is an old farm place with animals, barns, a old house. If you like history about old farm life check it out.

This place is so huge and beautiful in the winter I can only imagine what it would be like in the summer time but it has places to BBQ and then picnic also they have this absolutely pretty barn that you can actually go in when its open so rustic and amazing to do maternity photos also have a lil lake really pretty will differently go back many time for many reasons

My little girl love to go and see the goats and the chickens. Is beautiful for taking pictures.

Nice surprise! a lot of old buildings to explore and animals to see and some to pet

We love doing programs and events at Oak View. We love exploring the grounds and visiting the different historical buildings on site. Like most of the other Wake County Parks, they have a beautiful visitor center with interactive learning experiences for kids and adults. They also offer backpacks you can borrow that are filled with activites to do out in the park.

Friendly staff. Great for a cheap date (think picnic). Peaceful. Hidden gem on the right days.

Beautifully well kept historic place from the early 1900s? Late 1800s? They have grape vines, a cotton field, a pecan tree grove, a vegetable and herb garden, a wash house/kitchen, a horse barn, a servants house, the main house, and a cotton preparing/holding barn. Fun place to visit and walk around, great place for photos, and they are VERY photographer friendly there, that is so nice. Beautiful white fences everywhere, and very well kept grounds all over. Would make a good place for you to rent out for an event as well. Definitely one of the hidden jewels of Raleigh, NC that most people dont even know about. I have personally been here for a worker-toured elementary school field trip, an antique car show, and to photograph people at least a dozen times. Great place. Workers are super friendly and gracious. Definitely come to visit...

I go there to walk the BEAUTIFUL Oak Park.

Smallish park great for dog walking. Dedicated to N.C. historic farming of cotton. Its very educational and opens the eye to important facts including the slave trade.

Beautiful area. Wonderful history. Had a great time.

I love coming here on my lunchbreak...very clean and peaceful.