Winston-Salem · North Carolina, NC
Outdoors in Winston-Salem
Scout analyzed 76 Winston-Salem places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
76
Matches
15
Typical spend
$0
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for outdoors
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Washington Park
Washington Park is suitable for a free, relaxed outdoor activity with family, pets, or alone, pairing well with a nearby meal or coffee. Expect to spend 1-2 hours walking and enjoying the facilities.
Outdoors
Shore-Styers Mill Park
Shore-Styers Mill Park is a free outdoor spot for a 1-2 hour walk or hike, good for families or solo exploration. It's best combined with other local attractions or a picnic, especially on a sunny weekend.
Outdoors
Hanes Park
Hanes Park is a free city park great for an active family outing or a solo walk. Expect to spend 1-2 hours enjoying the fields, courts, and playgrounds, making it a good complement to a picnic or other local activity.
Outdoors
Hathaway Park
Hathaway Park is a free city park with a playground, splash pad, and picnic areas, suitable for a 1-2 hour family outing or solo stroll. It's best on nice weather days and can be combined with a packed lunch.
Downtown Winston-Salem
Bailey Park
Bailey Park is a good spot for a casual lunch outdoors, especially if there are food trucks or concerts. It can be paired with exploring downtown Winston-Salem and typically costs $0-15 for food if purchased.
Outdoors
Pilot Mountain State Park
Pilot Mountain State Park is a free outing for a half to full day of hiking, climbing, and scenic views, best visited on a clear day. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a destination on its own.
Outdoors
Oak Summit Park
Oak Summit Park is ideal for a free, relaxed outdoor activity, such as a walk or picnic. Expect to spend about an hour here, making it a good complement to a meal out or other local errands.
Outdoors
Hobby Park
Hobby Park is ideal for a low-cost, outdoor adventure, perfect for biking or flying RC aircraft for a few hours. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a primary daytime activity.
Outdoors
Bolton Park
Bolton Park is a good spot for a few hours of outdoor family fun, featuring a playground, tennis courts, and a public swimming pool (seasonal). It pairs well with packing a picnic lunch and costs minimal to moderate if using the pool.
Outdoors
Salem Lake Trail
Salem Lake Trail is ideal for a 1-2 hour walk, run, or bike ride around the lake, providing a free outdoor activity that can be paired with a picnic. Expect paved or gravel paths and scenic water views.
Outdoors
Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest
Reynolda Gardens offers a relaxed outdoor experience, ideal for a peaceful walk or family visit, especially when paired with a picnic. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here at no cost.
Outdoors
The Quarry at Grant Park
The Quarry at Grant Park is suitable for a free, active outing like a walk or picnic, potentially paired with a meal elsewhere. Expect to spend 1-2 hours enjoying the outdoor environment.
Outdoors
Tanglewood Park
Tanglewood Park is excellent for a family outing or solo adventure, offering diverse outdoor activities like trails, golf, and stables. Expect to spend a few hours to a full day, with costs ranging from a park entrance fee to additional activity expenses.
Outdoors
Horizons Park
Horizons Park is a free outdoor spot for a few hours of walking, exploring, or picnicking. It's a good place to stretch your legs with family or solo, especially on a sunny weekend afternoon.
Outdoors
Miller Park
Miller Park is a free city park suitable for a 1-2 hour outdoor outing, offering trails, sports fields, and picnic areas. It pairs well with a picnic or a post-meal stroll.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 15 of the 76 analyzed Winston-Salem places fit outdoors.
- 100% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 87% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Scenic, Adventurous, Playful, Social, Quiet.
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