Lake Lynn

In Raleigh, North Carolina, there is a man-made lake named Lake Lynn. In order to reduce flooding, Hare Snipe Creek, a tributary of Crabtree Creek, was dammed in 1976. The lake, which is totally contained within Raleigh's 75-acre (30-hectare) Lake Lynn Park, has a surface size of 55.7 acres (22.5 ha). The park features a community center, playground, tennis courts, and a 2.8-mile (4.5-kilometer) paved trail that circles the lake and is a part of the Capital Area Greenway system.

The aquatic wildlife of Lake Lynn includes common lake fish species found in North Carolina. Turtles are frequently spotted in the lake's shallower areas, and on sunny days, it's not unusual to see them emerge from the water. Around this miniature habitat, snakes and birds are also frequently spotted.

Playgrounds, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, a youth baseball field, and even a batting cage are located in the park as well. A community center and a sizable picnic shelter are also there. Lake Lynn is one of the best lakes in Raleigh.

Location: 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh