This is a beautiful place to visit. It is very easy to find, easy parking. They have some hiking trails, you can walk around the lake. The visitor center is very informative and kid friendly. They have a kids corner where the kids can play and also dress up.The mill itself is very pretty, they offer tours on weekends.The bathrooms were clean and wheelchair accessible. The boardwalk and visitor center are wheelchair accessible as well.I would definitely visit again when Im in the area again.

Beautiful park. Wonderful, peaceful trails through many environments. So happy to have restrooms open. Cant wait to go back with a picnic and binoculars for birdwatching.

Neat park tucked away in the south side of Raleigh. Maybe 15 minutes from Fuquay. Several walking paths to choose from. Proximity to Lake Wheeler makes for an interesting juxtaposition between the historic and the current. Great place for a picnic lunch (we found a nice table in the shade). The main trail from the parking lot to the mill has a lot of shade, even midday.

Lovely small park with a beautiful water mill. Trails are short but scenic, and revolve around the lake. Sunsets are gorgeous here, and there are often photoshoots going on. Great place to try out different types of photography, such as long exposures.

Very scenic, but not much to do. Nice place for a casual walk, but don’t plan for an all day experience here

Great trails! Specifically, the mill pond trail which I took was amazing as it goes side by side with the yates mill pond. The garden site was closed due to covid. Good choice for fishing!

Nice little park with interesting history! Excellent location for birding & seeing native plants! Perfect place for a quick walk or longer if you want to explore some trails off the main loop.

With three trails, you can see and enjoy a great time walking, jogging, and taking loots of pictures!!!!! No bike or dogs allowed but a great place to take kids to enjoy nature!!!

Nice photo shoot location for any occasion. I walked the trail that went around the millpond and thought it was a relatively short walk. Im not exactly sure how long it was. Wonderful place for family hangout and for enjoying HC ice cream!

Historic Yates Mill is a Wake County park that protects the old mill south of Raleigh. Yates mill was in operation for 200 years before ceasing operations. As the mill fell into disrepair, concerned citizens worked with the county to restore the mill and open a park. In addition to the mill, there are about 3 miles of hiking trails along the millpond and through the surrounding woods. Note that dogs are not allowed. A beautiful little park to enjoy nature and learn about this history of the region.

Love this place! The trail that leads around the lake is perfect for a family walk.

I loved the trails that went out over the wetlands on wooden planks!!

Small, quiet, beautiful park with gorgeous old-fashioned scenery!

Cute little park and trail for kiddos. Great sunset light for pics!

This is a local favorite of mine, and I love walking the trails here. It is an extremely.well run county park and I loved the programs when my.kids were.little.

Went with my friends for a picnic and had a blassssttttt! Super hot day but its a mostly shady walk around a gorgeous lake. Didnt see any wildlife except squirrels though

I used to ride a bike to this place from Raleigh. You can see an old grist mill. Visitor center is clean and has some relics found around the area.

This is a wonderful place to walk around and take in the beautiful scenery. Personally, I find it very relaxing and enjoy indulging in some nature photography.

The three trails are all either a little over or under a mile long. Each trail offers different levels of elevation and roots to dodge which makes your hike fun. All end with a reward of seeing the Yates Mill waterfall!

Excellent park very beautiful nature and many fish I recommend it come to visit it and take care not to litter

By far one of the most back to nature trails you will walk on in Raleigh. We saw a deer jump out from under the bridge 5 ft from us. Saw snakes in the water by the mill and saw a herring catching lunch. Beautiful place.

Beautiful historic park! Very happy to see that they have started to require photographers to register to use the space, it seems to have cut down on the mayhem a bit. There are plenty of pretty spots outside of the mill to use as a backdrop and they have a nice welcome center.

Nice place to spend an hour or so. There are 3 trails that one can take. No playfound for kids but there is a mill exhibit

Really nice landscape and interesting history!

Lovely, picturesque trails. Easy trails with little elevation. Creek trail can be muddy at times, so come prepared.

The museum and the waterfall is great. We went with a infant on a stroller, wouldn’t suggest doing that as the trails are mostly adult friendly, we could only go till the historic mill and came back.

Absolutely love all these hidden gems around Wake Co.

I appreciate that this place is free. Although that seems like a standard, it is really annoying every time you are looking for a place to shoot photos and there is a fee. I dont even mind having to register because it makes sense to keep track of whos using the facilities and be aware of the rules...anyway, this place is pretty good. I do have to be honest, I hyped myself up for this place and it turned out to be alright. So take my opinion with a grain of salt.My favorite angle is when you can see the pond/lake at a certain height and its all flat, then ends at a waterfall (see photo). The place where you would take pictures with the mill is not cramped so its still good for higher focal lengths. Shade is not that consistent so thats something you have to consider with placing your subjects. I like this place and thats just it, like not love. It delivers what it advertises for, you get a mill and a body of water nearby. Id definitely find myself here again for a small photo shoot, but I cant see pulling off several scenes and outfits.

Lol such a joke, they don’t allow pets in the park. But apparently they can use pets on the pictures for the adds on this historic site

If you are like most people who enjoy lakes for fishing, do not even bother. You can only fish along the bridge which for most people who actually enjoy fishing this is just awful. You turned a great spot into a liberal walking trail.

As new residents of NC, our family visited Yates Mill on a sunny day in March. It is an excellent historical and scenic tour. Our guide was compassionate and knowledgeable about the Mill and its surroundings. Restoration of the mill after Hurricane Fran is a prime example of what a group of concerned citizens can accomplish to preserve important historical landmarks to share with future generations. Thank you.

Wonderful day at the park, the fall folage is just beginning!!

Nice area, scenic and lovely falls

Good trail for walking

One of the oldest gristmills located in Raleigh,NC.I love the trial shaded by trees.If you are planing to visiti this place,dont forget the farms nearby！

Great place for a walk. I think i saw a sign saying no dogs allowed though. There is fishing but only on the bridge. Btw there are bathrooms too.

Great trails several miles worth of trails around and near the the mill and pond.

Im right along with most people who visit here. Its a very relaxing walk around the trail. Highly recommend a visit.

We were visiting this area in early November. My brother and I are photography buffs. We thought the mill would be a great subject. It did not disappoint. The park is gorgeous. The museum on the grounds was an added bonus. It is a wonderful facility. I really enjoyed the exhibits and learning more about the mill.

Great little place for a short hike and visit to an old historic mill.

As has been said, the Gateway Gardens is a lovely park. The one negative mentioned was the side of town it is on. There is nothing wrong with where it is placed and it makes a lovely entry into or exit our of Greensboro. It across from the brand new Hayes-Taylor YMCA and a block from Barber Park were so many outdoor concerts, and other activities, are held.

I was looking for something to do in the area of Cary and found this place. It’s free to get in and it has a nice facility with bathrooms and a small interactive museum for the kids. The mill itself is so beautiful and peaceful. The waterfall and rocks made me feel like I was in the mountains. They have tours of the mill on the weekends only. They also have a mile of hiking trail around the lake there. Easy walk with small children.

Love this place. Perfect spot to read the Bible.

Beautiful place thats well maintained. Doesnt allow animals but the trails are nice.

Great and beautiful place to enjoy nature. My wife and kids love it. The mill is a beautiful site. The center is clean and so are the public bathrooms.

Very nice park, the mill is very interesting, the visitor has a small and interesting museum, The volunteers are very friendly and helpful. The trail around the pond is very nice and easy to walk. Very good place for a family outing .

Very beautiful place. We had our fall pictures taken here and it was amazing. Well definitly be back to visit.

Its always a pleasure to spend time at this place, walk around or have a picnic. Definitely, a nice stop to just enjoy the view and explore a little bit.

This is a great place to learn about historic Raleigh and do a little hiking. All of the staff are kind and informative. If you get the chance, take a tour of the mill!

A great place for a walk, reconnect with nature, or explore the mill and awesome museum displays.

This is highlight of the place, the old building is beautifully maintained.

I took the Sunday 2pm tour of the backstage view of the Mill. Very informative. It starts with a video presentation and then a volunteer guide takes you on to various spots at the park, and then you head off to the actual working Mill where they grind the corn, to make corn meal. The guides are not just some kid that needs a summer job, these are adults who are passionate about what they are speaking about and showing, and the quality of what they are showing you and telling you comes through. If you have not visited here, you are missing a real treat.

The Yates Mill Park has a beautiful old wooden grist mill. The access is excellent, although they ask that you not climb on the rocks. There is an easy to walk 1 mile loop. There is a small visitor center - museum. Clean bathrooms add to the visit. A nice place to visit for an hour or more. Relaxing and pretty.

Great place for walking around with your family

A local gem often forgotten about. Yates Mill is a great place for a short walk around the pond or for an adventure through the woods. The mill is absolutely a must.

Beautiful wooded area surrounded by a lovely little lake

Free Wake County Park with well maintained walking trails (if you do them all ~4 miles). A nature preserve so no pets allowed but this also helps guest see wildlife and enjoy their time in quiet. Very neat historically accurate Mill with tours every Saturday. A good respite from the busy city of Raleigh.

A shame that dogs are not allowed in an outdoor space.

A very beautiful park. The trails are amazing, the staff is very friendly, and it is a great place to go after a long week in the morning. It is very well maintained, and the water creates a serene atmosphere.

Beautiful, serene park and trails. I took my 3-year-old son on a Saturday morning. Not to crowded and great little museum at the entrance. This park is so impressive. A great place to enjoy the outdoors.

Great facility, views, trails, and friendly staff. Fishing is available as well. Its a wonderful location for photo shoots.

The inside museum has exhibits that explain the history and interactive displays to show how the mill worked. A little area is available as well for kids to play. There is an exhibit that has stuffed birds, turtles, and bones of other animals which is very nice for kids who like animals. They also do different activities throughout the week such as story time and educational classes. The outside has a nice trail that leads to the waterfall that used to turn the wheel. We enjoyed our time and will come back.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! My 7 year old loved everything about this place! The staff are very engaging and child friendly! You get to see what it like 100s of years ago while enjoying the beauty of today. 4 stars because the inside of the mill is extremely HOT. I understand they want to give us the full effect of what it was like 250 years ago, however they REALLY need to put some fans in the mill as we all had to walk out to get fresh air multiple times. They could at least sell bottles of waters and hand towels.. just my 2 cents. Be prepared to melt. Other than the heat in the mill it was a pleasant experience!

Great place to take the kids. The mill is neat and the visitor center is nice and educational

Nice walk around the Mill Pond.

Great trails for a quick walk, had a great time exploring local wetlands! Bring boots if you plan on walking the creekside trail after rain.

Amazing place to walk around and take pictures! Love the reflections off the water!

Nice hiking and jogging area.

Great place to go and have a nice walk. The mill is beautiful, and you can take tours inside if you pay. The museum is also very interesting and educational.

Beautiful little Park. The Mill is a little bit of a walk from the parking lot but well worth it.

This park is beautiful. The walking trails are very easy and pretty much always next to water. The bridges really make this park different from others like it. There are plenty of animals here so keep an eye out while youre walking around. One of my favorite parks in the area for sure.

We came here on a random outing and just wanted to explore. Pleasantly surprised at the activities for small kids indoors and the shirt distance to the mill itself. Was not too impressed with the right side (closest to the water) but really enjoyed the small bridge leading over a stream which led to a much better view of the water wheel attached to the mill. Beautiful and easily accessible. 5 stars.

Awesome park with beautiful paths to walk on and interesting things to do. I enjoy walking here and visiting the museum.

This park is full of history and offers trails that provide a great place to run, walk or bike.

Great spot for families, photo shoots, and just getting out to enjoy some nature. There are tours a few times a month, with the schedule posted online. One down side is this place is not that stroller friendly. It can be done, we saw many while there, but there is a steep cobblestone path leading down to the rocks and falls and a lot of the ground throughout is rough dirt. Definitely worth a trip though!

Absolutely beautiful! great to walk or run around the lake or just go look at the old mill and see the waterfall from the dam. its a great place for photographers but you have to get a permit if youre shooting for clients. theres lots of documented history toy can read and the visitors center is very helpful!

Beautiful place all year around.

I am very pleased with the service you have offered me in this place!

Yates Mill is a great place to visit to learn some of the history of the area. There is a museum where you can learn about the mill and they also offer tours on selected days. Ive done three tours now and love watching the water wheel so much I will likely do more of them.

Beautiful historic views and a nice walk

Very beautiful little Park very educational also.

This is a beautiful nature park and piece of local history. There are a few miles of hiking trails that are nice for a walk or run. The mill is beautifully kept up and the park is very clean. There are a couple buildings with the mill history and education on the natural surroundings and wildlife. No pets allowed. I have not done, but they offer mill tours and sell the ground corn meal - yes the mill apparently still functions!

Such a peaceful and beautiful place. I absolutely enjoyed my hike.

A nice visitor center museum with friendly staff. Good trails to walk. Picturesque mill thats available for tours by appointment.

This is a beautiful place to walk with friends or family. Also to take pictures in front of The damn or of the lake. Very educational and I will return.

Amazing place to visit

Super interesting, well maintained, beautiful and an excellent interpretive center. Spend 30 minutes or 90, but well worth exploring.

Fun program animals in winter with ranger Jack

Really pretty park with a nice little museum and nature center. There is a mile (I think) long loop that goes around the pound. You can do tours inside the mill on sat/sun March-November

This is one of the places my husband and I love to come and walk. If we feel like a short 25 minute walk, we just take the Millpond Trail around the pond and if we feel like a 45 minute walk we take the Creekside Trail. They are both lovely peaceful trails. Its a great place to walk when the weather begins to warm because all the trails are well shaded by trees.

Nice stop. Walk a little or walk a lot. Very nice interpretive visitors center with plenty to do and learn.

Terrible place and probably the worst experience of my life. There was nothing to do, the plants were all dead, the water didnt flow, and the staff was irresponsible, rude, and disruptive

Small. ice walk for the kid(s). There are restrooms and some wheelchair accessible places.

Lovely historical park. Everyone should take the mill tour.

Great visitor center with warm, welcoming staff. Peaceful hiking past wetlands and through woods. Historic Mill open for viewing on certain event days. Ample restrooms and water fountains.

Wonderful day with my family. Long walk with picturesque sites. Wish the mill was open.

Out doing some site seeing while in the area and stopped by here. Great place to visit for local history. Well worth the time to visit.

Awe inspiring

Grist Mill very picturesque. Hike around lake and into the woods very beautiful. Nature life: plants, birds, animals - make for peaceful hiking.

We took the tour and it was very interesting. Guides are knowledgeable and you can tell they love history.