We like this place. It's great for hiking, boating, picnic. Nice view of the lake. More

If you're looking for an easy hike or you want to rent a boat for a while, this is a really nice place to visit. Or, you could just sit on the dock and sip a slushee. Parking is pretty tight. More

Rented a boat for 8$ an hour and had a great time with hubby and kids on the lake. Great way to spend 2 hours on the park. More

Good workout. Once you are on the back side shaded by the trees a few hills are tough, but nice area to get fresh air. More

This a great figure 8 loop, so you can do the paved lake side, the unpaved side, or both. Bathroom facilites are available at the boat house, and you can rent paddle boats and canoes. There are also picnic pavilions and grills available. Dogs are welcome. Just blocks from NC State's campus, so there are lots of joggers. Fun place!... More

Whatever your favorite choice of exercise, you can do it at Lake Johnson. The trail is paved and has both shade and sun on the 3+ mile trip around beautiful Lake Johnson. Pet friendly. More

In the summer you can rent canoes, boats, kayaks, or paddle-boats. It's always fun to paddle around and feed the ducks and geese. The trails are paved, and there is a long wooden bridge where you will occasionally see fishermen. The trails can get a bit crowded, but it's great if you don't want to go too far from town... More

The 3 mile Lakeside Trail is very hilly and can be harder for older walkers. If so start clockwise from Park Office and turn around at the 1.5 mile marker and avoid the hills. It is a beautiful 3 mile walk. More

My family and I friends often visit Lake Johnson - it's FREE and there is so much to do. You can walk around or bike around the walkway or the lake. You can also pay a small amount and rent a paddle boat or a john boat. They also have a really nice porch area you can picnic! More