July is here, and you might already feel like you’ve run out of ways to entertain the kids at home and maybe even in Winston-Salem. If that sounds familiar, you will love July’s hidden gem!
On the northern side of Forsyth County sits the quiet little town of Rural Hall. Inside Rural Hall is one of our county’s best kept secrets – Covington Memorial Park. This park is perfect if you are looking for somewhere new to explore and play in a not overly crowded destination.
Why Visit Covington Memorial Park?
One of the best things about this park is how peaceful and quiet it is! Plus, it has some great amenities.
The playground and picnic shelter are right by one of the parking lots, making them very convenient for families. There are two playgrounds, one for smaller kids and one for older kids, and both are fenced in separately but with a gate between the two.
Inside the little kids’ playground, you’ll find swings meant for babies and toddlers and a small play structure that has a slide. In the playground for older kids, there is a swingset and larger play structure with multiple slides and climbing opportunities.
Right beside the playground is a medium-sized picnic shelter with plenty of seating. There are also picnic tables outside the shelter. You’ll find the bathroom here, and unlike many park bathrooms, they are relatively clean and well maintained. You can rent the shelter for parties for a fee.
One beautiful feature of this park you can see from both the picnic shelter and playgrounds is a small lake. There is a trail that wraps around the entire side of the lake closest to the park that offers several benches. You can’t swim or go in the lake, but it’s fun watching the many, many turtles.
This park has tennis courts and a basketball court fenced in the same area and has lighting for nighttime games. On the other side of these courts is a baseball field which can be rented out.
While this park might seem a little out of the way, the tranquility and slow pace (as well as no crowds) make it a must visit spot in Forsyth County for families. It certainly has earned itself the hidden gem status!
Details to Visit Covington Memorial Park
Location: 7450 Church Street, Rural Hall
Hours: Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (This likely changes seasonally.)
Parking: There are two parking lots.
Website: ruralhall.com/parksrec
Instagram: @townofruralhall
