Dillon Nature Center
3002 E. 30th. Just east of K-61 on 30th. Pleasant trails take you through trees, native grasses, wildflowers, gardens, and more. You can fish at the pond (bring your own pole), but the bonus might be the Playscape where you can splash in little stone creeks, pump water into your mud-pie kitchen, and play the chimes and drums. Above all, get dirty (sandy)! If you need a cleaner experience, excellent nature exhibits inside the center will garner your interest. Trail hours, daily 9 a.m.-dusk; visitor center hours, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m. . tinyurl.com/DillonNC.