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Millbrook Exchange Park

On May 12th, 2010, Jim Gallucci’s sculpture, “Immigrant Gate II” was installed at the Millbrook Exchange Park in North Raleigh. This sculpture is a great addition to an already multi-faceted park. Continue reading “Millbrook Exchange Park”

Author Scott RestonPosted on July 14, 2010March 4, 2011Categories ParksTags park-description

Marsh Creek Park

Raleigh’s popular skate park is growing! On June 25th, Raleigh Parks and Rec will be cutting the ribbon on a new playground at Marsh Creek. A beautiful new community center will “soft launch” on the 26th with an official ribbon-cutting taking place in July. Continue reading “Marsh Creek Park”

Author Scott RestonPosted on June 18, 2010August 4, 2010Categories ParksTags park-description, skate, skatepark

Anderson Point Park

Now that the warm weather is here to stay, it’s a perfect time to visit Anderson Point Park. Continue reading “Anderson Point Park”

Author Scott RestonPosted on May 14, 2010August 26, 2010Categories Greenways, ParksTags greenway, park-description

Glen Eden Pilot Park

The Glen Eden Pilot Park is a great little community park just outside the 440 Beltline, not far from Crabtree Valley. Continue reading “Glen Eden Pilot Park”

Author Scott RestonPosted on May 8, 2010July 23, 2010Categories ParksTags community center, park-description, tennis

Horseshoe Farm Park

The Horseshoe Farm Park is a 146 -acre farm situated in an oxbow Neuse River. Identified as a Regionally Significant Natural Heritage Area, the location is a unique and peaceful place dominated by large fields and surrounded by wetlands populated with old hardwood trees. Continue reading “Horseshoe Farm Park”

Author Scott RestonPosted on April 17, 2010July 23, 2010Categories ParksTags farm, fields, park-description, wetlands

Lots of Activity in North Raleigh

It’s a great time for parks and greenways in Raleigh! As I mentioned recently, there have been eight dedications and a groundbreaking in the last eight months! Here’s a roundup of some exciting things that are currently in the works for North Raleigh. Continue reading “Lots of Activity in North Raleigh”

Author Scott RestonPosted on March 11, 2010April 29, 2011Categories Greenways, Parks

Historic Oak View County Park

Less than 5 miles from downtown Raleigh, you can find Wake County’s largest grove of pecan trees on this 19th century historic farmstead. Continue reading “Historic Oak View County Park”

Author Scott RestonPosted on January 21, 2010July 23, 2010Categories ParksTags agriculture, farm, park-description

Greystone Recreation Center

Raleigh’s newest park is the city’s first with an indoor playground. Continue reading “Greystone Recreation Center”

Author Scott RestonPosted on December 15, 2009July 23, 2010Categories ParksTags park-description, rec-center

Walnut Creek Wetland Center

A modern, sustainably-built education center lives at the heart of this 59-acre wetland area in downtown Raleigh. Continue reading “Walnut Creek Wetland Center”

Author Scott RestonPosted on November 20, 2009November 19, 2010Categories ParksTags greenway, park-description, walnutcreek, wetlands

Honeycutt Park

Honeycutt Park is a fairly new park in North Raleigh that offers some nice play options and holds the key to greenway connections coming soon. Continue reading “Honeycutt Park”

Author Scott RestonPosted on October 18, 2009July 23, 2010Categories Greenways, ParksTags Greenways, northraleigh, park-description, Parks

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