Apex Nature Park Disc Golf Course

Apex Nature Park offers families a perfect blend of active recreation and nature exploration on 117 acres. While the disc golf course is the main attraction, kids will love splashing in the creek, hiking the wooded trails, and discovering wildlife in the natural areas. The scenic setting makes it ideal for families who want to combine outdoor sports with unstructured nature play.

• ✓Free 18-hole disc golf course perfect for introducing kids to the sport
• ✓Creek access for wading, splashing, and exploring aquatic life
• ✓Natural wooded trails for hiking and wildlife spotting
• ✓Open grassy areas for picnicking and unstructured play
• ✓Beautiful natural scenery that changes with the seasons

1. 1.Bring a basic disc golf starter set (available at sporting goods stores) or pick up inexpensive discs to try the course as a family - it's free to play
2. 2.Pack water shoes or old sneakers for creek play, plus a change of clothes since kids inevitably get soaked
3. 3.Visit on weekday mornings or late afternoons to avoid serious disc golfers and have the course more to yourselves for learning
4. 4.The course has 18 holes but families can easily play just 9 and spend the rest of time exploring trails and the creek
5. 5.Bring bug spray during warmer months and stay on marked trails to avoid poison ivy in natural areas

Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for active play, with beautiful foliage. Weekday afternoons after school or weekend mornings work best to balance avoiding crowds while having enough daylight. Summer mornings are ideal before the heat peaks.

The park is free to visit with ample parking available. There are no food vendors on-site, so pack snacks and plenty of water. Restroom facilities are available, and the trails are mostly natural surface with some moderate terrain.

The park is open year-round, but spring and fall offer the most pleasant conditions. Summer can be hot and buggy, though the tree cover provides shade. Creek water levels are higher in spring. Winter visits are possible but trails can be muddy after rain.

Salem Street Pub in downtown Apex (about 3 miles away) offers kid-friendly pub fare with a casual atmosphere. Peak City Grill & Bar, also nearby, has a diverse menu with options for picky eaters and outdoor seating.