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Parks, trails, farms and golf in Sanford and Lee County, NC, with the hours, costs and dog rules officials publish, and the rest labeled.
- Places Listed31parks, trails, farms, golf
- Day Trips15on a separate page
- SourceOfficialcity, state and county pages
- CheckedNov 32026
Parks, trails, farms and golf in Sanford and Lee County. The Deep River and the old iron works shape much of the outdoors here. Hours and fees change, so each row says what the official page showed and what it did not.
Anything marked “Not confirmed” was not stated on an official page when we looked. Check with the organizer or business before you go.
Parks, Trails and Outdoor Sites
| Place | Type | Address | Hours | Cost | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San-Lee Park | County Park | 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC | Nov-Mar daily 8am-5pm; Apr-Aug daily 8am-8pm or dusk; Sep-Oct daily 8am-7pm. Page lists 2024-25 holiday… | Nature trails free; other fees Not confirmed | Not confirmed (not stated on page) |
| San-Lee Park Mountain Bike Trail | Mountain Biking | 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC | During park hours; be back at the lot 15-30 minutes before closing | Free per page | Not confirmed |
| San-Lee Park Nature Center | Nature Center | 760 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC (entrance above the main park… | Hours Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| San-Lee Park Tent Campground | Camping | 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC | April to October; reserve at least 72 hours ahead; max 14 consecutive days | $15.00 per night | Not confirmed |
| Kiwanis Family Park (City section) | City Park | 1800 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330 | Park open dawn to dusk year-round. Restrooms 7am-7pm Mar-Oct, 7am-5pm Nov-Feb. Splash pad seasonal, closed… | Free; splash pad free | Leashed pets welcome in City parks; not allowed in the… |
| Kiwanis Family Park (County gravel trails and Kiwanis Club shelter) | County Park | 1800 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330 (past the bridge) | Dawn to dusk Not confirmed for county section | Shelter rental via Lee County registration system; amount… | Leashed pets welcome in City parks; county rule Not… |
| Endor Iron Furnace Greenway | City Greenway | Trailhead at Kiwanis Family Park, 1800 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC… | Hours Not confirmed | Free | Leashed pets welcome in City parks |
| Endor Iron Furnace | Historic Site | US 421 at SR 1400 (Cumnock Road), south of Cumnock, Lee County, NC | Hours Not confirmed; access terms Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Depot Park | City Park | Downtown Sanford (near the Sanford Depot), NC; street address Not… | Fountain runs all day year-round except maintenance. Restrooms 9am-4pm year-round, open later during evening… | Free | Leashed pets welcome in City parks |
| Kiwanis Children's Parkplace | County Park | 101 Park Avenue (corner of Park Avenue and Carthage Street), Sanford,… | Open play: courts always available unless TennisBloc is teaching | Free open play; shelter $25 per hour, 2-hour minimum, plus… | Not confirmed |
| Horton Park | County Park | 1515 Washington Avenue, Sanford, NC | Pool opens Memorial Day, closes Labor Day; other hours Not confirmed | Pool $3 per person, ages 4 and under free; shelter $25 per… | Not confirmed |
| Buchanan Park | County Park | 3100 Cameron Drive, Sanford, NC | Hours Not confirmed | Shelter $25 per hour, 2-hour minimum, plus $15 non-county | Not confirmed |
| Dalrymple Park and Ingram Center | County Park | 300 Globe Street, Sanford, NC | Ingram Center rentable Friday to Sunday only; park hours Not confirmed | Ingram Center $200 for up to 4 hours (county residents);… | Not confirmed |
| OT Sloan Park | County Park | Address Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Lee County Athletic Park | County Park | Address Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| City of Sanford Neighborhood Parks (Carr Creek, Maple Avenue, Sunset, Third Street, Walter McNeil Jr) | City Parks | Carr Creek 2644 Mt. Pisgah Church Road; Maple Avenue 305 S. Fourth… | Not confirmed | Free | Leashed pets welcome in City parks |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial | City Memorial | Address Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Leashed pets welcome in City parks |
| Deep River Park and Camelback Truss Bridge | Park and Historic Bridge | 3485 R Jordan Road, Gulf, NC 27330 (Chatham-Lee line) | Hours Not confirmed (bridge lighted at night) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Deep River State Trail | State Trail (paddle and land) | Corridor through Lee and Chatham Counties; access addresses Not… | Hours Not confirmed | Free to use per state trail page; paddle outfitters charge | Not confirmed |
| Carbonton Dam Park | River Park | NC 42 at the Lee-Chatham line near Carbonton, NC | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Farms, Markets and Pottery
Farm hours here come from older extension posts and are not confirmed for this season. Call or check the farm’s own page first.
| Place | Type | Address | Hours | Cost | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Farmers' Market at Pilgrim's Sanford Agricultural Marketplace | Farmers Market | 157 Charlotte Avenue, Downtown Sanford, NC | 2026 season April 4 to November 21, Saturdays 8:30am-12:00pm, rain or shine. 2027 dates Not confirmed | Free to enter | Not confirmed |
| Blueberry Hill U-Pick | Farm (u-pick) | 3250 White Hill Road, Sanford, NC | Hours Not confirmed; listed only as a 2025 Ag Week stop | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Pint Size Pastures | Farm | 1525 Fire Tower Road, Sanford, NC | Hours Not confirmed; 2025 Ag Week stop only | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| McNeill Farms (Lemon Springs) | Farm (u-pick strawberries) | Lemon Springs location, address Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Big Bloomers Flower Farm | Farm (flowers) | 275 Pressly Foushee Road, Sanford, NC | Hours Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Watson's Nursery | Nursery and Camellias | 230 Watsons Nursery Lane, Sanford, NC | Hours Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Gross Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch | Farm (fall agritourism) | 1606 Pickett Road, Sanford, NC 27332 | 2022 listing: September 17 to October 30. 2026 dates Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Buchanan Farms Fall Harvest Festival | Farm (fall agritourism) | 2508 Broadway Road, Sanford, NC | 2022 listing: Fridays and Saturdays 4pm-10pm, Oct 7 to Nov 5. Current dates Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Golf Near Sanford
| Place | Type | Address | Hours | Cost | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Municipal Golf Course | Golf (City owned) | 600 Golf Course Lane, Sanford, NC 27330 | Daily: Dec-Feb 8am-dusk; Mar-Apr 7:30am-dusk; May-Aug 7am-dusk; Sep-Nov 7:30am-dusk. Closed Christmas Day and… | Green fees Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Carolina Trace Country Club (Lake and Creek courses) | Golf (private club) | 2100 Country Club Drive, Sanford, NC 27332 (address from third-party… | Not confirmed | Membership; visitor play Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Quail Ridge Golf Club | Golf | 5634 Quail Ridge Drive, Sanford, NC 27332 (third-party listings) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do outdoors in Sanford?
Deep River Park and its lighted Camelback Bridge, city greenways, county parks, farms and golf are all listed above, each with its source.
Are dogs allowed?
It depends on the park. The Dogs column shows the rule an official page states. Where it says Not confirmed, ask the park.
Sources
- Visit Sanford NC, the Sanford Tourism Development Authority (official directory and event calendar) (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- City of Sanford (parks, golf, Depot Park) (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- NC State Parks (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Deep River State Trail (NC Trails) (checked Nov 3, 2026)
Checked November 3, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.
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