There are several parks around the neighborhood worth checking out.  Here are a few.

Carolina Pines (5 min)

Located at:
2305 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27607

Features include:
Disabled Acccess, Picnic Area - Covered, Playground, Lit at night, Dog Parks, Baseball Fields, Tennis Courts, Softball Diamond.

Website: Carolina Pines at Active.com

Lake Johnson Park (8 min)

Located at:
4601 Avent Ferry Rd. 
Raleigh, NC 27606

Features include:
boating, picnic shelters , concessions,  facility rentals, greenway trails, and a vast array of classes, special events  and recreational opportunities for the entire family

Hours of Operation:
Open Daily (dawn till dusk)

Website: Lake Johnson at City of Raleigh

Pullen Park (10 min)

Website: Pullen Park at City of Raleigh