Shelley Lake Park

1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA

Address:	1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA
Phone:	+1 919-996-2329
Site:	raleighnc.gov
Rating:	4.5

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Martin Brossman

My favorite place to walk and bicycle in Raleigh NC. The path around the lake is about a two mile circumference and connects to the Raleigh path system at both ends. Generally a safe park but I would use good judgement at dusk or when you know their are less people on the path. I love the variety of tree covered parts, bridges and higher up open areas that lets you see the entire lake. Nice place to take pictures all year round. If we get a big flash flood or just flood part of the trail may be underwater but the parks service and fans of the park do a good job in cleaning it up. Please dont feed the ducks for bread is not good for them. You find signs posted about feeding the ducks. I would like for the city to have more police presence here and think this the one short coming of the city parks.

Brittney Holland

Dont get me wrong, this is a very nice park. I suggest anyone that visits wear closed toe shoes. DO NOT wear flip flops and/or sandals to this park. I was walking down the trail (where everyone jogs) and was bitten by a snake. I didnt see it because it blended in with the cement and I stepped on it. I believe this could have happen to anyone. So I strongly urge you to have your feet covered. I was on crutches for two weeks. Terrible experience.

Grant Goodman

Park has just enough development to be user friendly, but not so much that it takes away from the nature experience. In the mornings Ive seen a variety of wildlife, including deer, fox, blue heron, ducks, geese, and even turtles. Beefs are the muddy washouts at the north end of trails after heavy rains (which can take a couple days to get cleaned up) and lack of boathouse-cafe, which would be great for chilling.

Fallon Przybylo

Not only does this lake have beautiful scenery, it also has a trail with lots of shade for running, hiking, cycling, nature, ect. The trail stems off to other routes that connect throughout Raleigh. You also can go off the trail and play frisbee golf for FREE!! Who doesnt like free!? Shelley is a win/win my book and fun for the whole family.

Walter White

“Beautiful park!” We were looking for a place to throw a frisbee and football around for a bit and decided on Shelley Lake Park. Parking is a breeze and there is a trail that leads straight to a huge field that is perfect for throwing a frisbee. There is also a trail that goes around the lake with a small fishing dock...

Travon Elliott

There are always people here no matter the time of day, which only means that this is a good, popular park. The only thing I dont like is the excessive amount of duck droppings. Im sure Im not alone on that. I enjoy going on morning and evening runs here and seeing a few old friends from time to time

Keelan Cook

Great park tucks away right in the middle of North Raleigh. Good for biking, walking, picnicking, and tossing a frisbee. Its rather domesticated, so dont expect a place to build a fire or camp. And the "trails" are pretty much paved walkways. Nice lake though, pretty place to enjoy the day.

Magdalena Munoz

Es un lugar familiar,pueden jugar los niños en el área de juegos es lindo y para los adultos puedes caminar es seguro y agradable.

Jen Edwards

LAKE is connected to the Greenway trails. Fun for kids. Find the waterfowl bridge and watch them play. Venture out and find the waterfall trail and play in the creek. Or take the greenway trail where the ducks rest and feed. We always see something new.

Josh Kurland

Very nice park with an easy, paved trail. The park can get very crowded on the weekends, but not so much that it is a problem. Parking can be tight, but the performing arts center nearby has a large lot and is connected by a short trail to the lake.

Apostle Wiggins

I enjoy this lake but jogging in the dog feces is a bit much. I love animals, please can we clean up after the dogs. Its seemly getting worse and worse. Yesterday 5 people complained. Thanks and let us enjoy a clean walk, bike ride or run.

Whitney Hill

This is my first location I pass through on my Raleigh Greenway walks to Crabtree Valley. There is a real good greenway path around the lake, open fields, canoes and paddle boats for the lake, playground and lots of great facilities.

Stephen Rifkin

Normally its a very very nice flat easy walking park. Today the south end of the lake and the Greenway for a mile south of the parking lot smelled pretty ripe almost like a septic tank issue. Bleach that sucka.

Norma Baires

Buy bonito lugar para caminar . Alimentar los patos y un parque de juegos para los pequeños

val

i love to bike ride or walking around the lake, watching the ducks, turtles and enjoy the scenic is peaceful. The lake is too shallow to fish thats bummer. but overall, great place to walk, lots of shade:)

Stuart Belote

Nice area of the Capitol Greenway with a childrens park, a 2 mile loop around the lake. It is on the Mine Creek portion of the Greenway. There is a shady paved trail down to the Crabtree River Trail.

Mary Apellaniz

We love this park and all of the Greenway. Its popular and enjoyable. There are great fields for running or playing fetch with your dog. The lake is peaceful and a scenic backdrop for photos.

Mark Moralls

Yes, a beautiful park but please keep the bathrooms clean. And maybe update them as well with automated toilets. Im sure the investment will payoff vs. the smell thats a fairly regular feature.

Brandon Mckay

Large, and a lot to do, I just wish it were set up a little better....but Im probably being overly picky. Trails. Picnic tables. Grills. Lake. They have a buncha stuff. Nothing to scoff at.

Thomas Hepner

Love coming here to catch catfish. One rainy day, I came and caught 10 catfish within a 2-3 hour window. Great, and thrilling experience. Ive caught small, medium, and large catfish here.

Jonica Rowland

Beautiful view; strategic location for restrooms. Shelley Lake Park has 2 walking trails to meet our needs. One trail appears to be more rugged than the Shelly Lake trail.

Samnan Khalid

This was my first visit to Shelley Lake Park and its really beautiful walking trail . Amazing view and very quiet. You can see beautiful birds and listen to them humming

Miguel Gonzalez

Lugar muy lindo y recomendable para pasar un buen rato en familia

Al Thompson

The trail was quite muddy on the back end, perhaps from re ent flooding. It is a heavily trafficked park. We saw several deer feeding about 25 ft. from the trail.

Nathan Gregory

Its a great walk on paved path around the lake and theres plenty of grassy area for recreational activities. Can be prone to flooding in spots after heavy rain.

Garrett Button

Always a great place to go and walk or bike, plus there are a ton of paths that spider off it, you could walk all the way to the art museum if you wanted to.

Juan Valentin Abrajan Baeza

Un buen parque para ir a correr, con buena vista y relajante.

Monica Meza

Great park for families a and anyone stating a light or medium exercise routine. Nature is a gift from GOD. Lets preserve the living nature around us.

Cody Everest

This place is great to ride bikes and go for runs. Its not to long of a loop and it branches off to other greenway trails. Also good for cat fishing.

Zee Cyphor

Lots of paths and trails to walk, and benches to rest and take in the picturesque views of nature. A great place to take a stroll on a sunny day.