Adventure Starts Just Outside Your Front Door at The Townes at Willow Park
Homebuyers are looking for more than just square footage; they want places to bike, walk, unwind, and connect with nature and each other. Lucky for them, The Townes at Willow Park by Tri Pointe Homes® makes nature your backyard. Here, you’re surrounded by some of the Triangle’s best parks, greenways and trails.
Whether it’s a morning walk, weekend hike or even an afternoon on the water, outdoor adventure is never more than a few miles away. Read on to explore some of the nearby parks and trails that give residents of The Townes at Willow Park room to connect with nature well beyond their own doorstep.
Located just seven miles from The Townes at Willow Park via its Reedy Creek Entrance, William B. Umstead State Park is much more than a county park or greenway. It takes outdoor exploration to the next level with more than 5,000 acres of protected forests, lakes and trails just waiting to be discovered. As one of North Carolina’s most-visited state parks, this natural oasis offers countless ways to take in the state’s scenic beauty. With more than 34 miles of hiking trails and 13 miles of multi-use trails open to both biking and horseback riding, this park offers ways to enjoy the outdoors in every season. Visitors can also experience paddling across the park’s lakes, casting a line while fishing or gathering with loved ones to enjoy a meal at one of the many picnic areas.
For those looking to extend their time in the great outdoors, William B. Umstead State Park offers overnight camping options equipped with tent sites, group camping areas, firewood and bathhouses. These overnight accommodations allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the park and all that it has to offer. Beyond camping, visitors can take advantage of the educational opportunities the park provides at the visitor center where exhibits are offered to learn more about the area’s natural and cultural history.
For residents of The Townes at Willow Park, having a true North Carolina state jewel like William B. Umstead State Park just seven miles from home means an immersive outdoor escape is always close by.
Not every outdoor destination near The Townes at Willow Park is designed for an all-day-and-night adventure. Nearby parks and greenways provide residents with convenient opportunities to enjoy nature as part of their everyday routine. Less than 2.5 miles from home, Morrisville Community Park combines outdoor recreation with easy access to the surrounding community. Featuring athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters, tennis and pickleball courts, outdoor fitness equipment and direct access to the Hatcher Creek Greenway, the park offers something for everyone.
Beyond its outdoor perks, Morrisville Community Park’s convenient location puts residents close to the shopping and dining options that make the area so desirable. Nearby destinations like Park West Village offer a variety of local favorites, from picking up fresh groceries at Trader Joe’s to browsing the latest finds at Nordstrom Rack. After a morning on the greenway or at the playground works up an appetite or a big win on the softball field calls for a team celebration, Willow Park residents can easily head over to nearby favorites like Another Broken Egg Café or Ruckus Pizza, Pasta and Spirits to enjoy a meal together. With outdoor recreation, shopping and dining all within easy reach, residents can make the most of their day by enjoying the park, checking off their to-do list and creating memories throughout the community.
Just minutes from The Townes at Willow Park, Lake Crabtree County Park hosts guests with a wide range of interests. The park is built around a 520-acre lake, and seasonal boat rentals bring kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats within easy reach. Anglers can cast from a boat or from the fishing pier. On land, the six-mile Lake Trail follows the shoreline, with its eastern stretch connecting to the Black Creek Greenway. That stretch is open to bikes, while the short Old Beech Nature Trail offers a walking loop with a trailside brochure that explains what you're looking at. Add playgrounds, picnic areas and open play fields to the list, and it is easy to spend a full afternoon here.
Whether residents want an active morning on the water or a peaceful walk surrounded by trees, Lake Crabtree County Park is an easy escape close to home. Having that kind of open space a few minutes away means a change of scenery never takes much planning.
Also less than 2.5 miles from The Townes at Willow Park, Cedar Fork District Park is 37 acres of wide open green space. Eight multi-use fields host soccer, football, lacrosse and other field sports, and when nothing is scheduled, that same open ground works just as well for a frisbee, a long walk or a picnic under one of the shelters. The grounds are open sunrise to sunset, which makes it an easy stop whether the plan is a Saturday game or just an hour outside after work.
If the parks are the destinations, the greenway is what strings them together. Hatcher Creek Greenway runs about 2.5 miles of paved trail through Morrisville, the longest greenway in the town, and residents can pick it up at Morrisville Community Park a couple of miles from home. From there it runs toward Crabtree Creek and feeds into the wider network of greenways that reaches Lake Crabtree and continues on toward William B. Umstead State Park.
Connectivity is key! A morning that starts as a short walk can just as easily turn into a long ride out to the lake, and it is what makes the outdoors around The Townes at Willow Park feel far bigger than any single park on a map.
Find Your Home at The Townes at Willow Park
State park trails, a 520-acre lake and neighborhood greenways all sit within a short drive, which means the outdoors is part of everyday life here rather than something to plan a trip around. Pair that with low-maintenance townhome living and a location that keeps Research Triangle Park, Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Park West Village close at hand, and a weekend adventure can start right outside the front door. Learn more about The Townes at Willow Park and stay up to date as the community opens for sales.
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