Wake County has transformed North Raleigh’s “Mount Trashmore” into its newest park. This 36-acre county park is located on a 200-acre site that, up until 2008, was the location of a landfill containing 500 million tons of trash. The trash is still there, but it’s hidden under a playground, trails and one of the highest points in Wake County. Continue reading “North Wake Landfill Park”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Greystone Recreation Center
Raleigh’s newest park is the city’s first with an indoor playground. Continue reading “Greystone Recreation 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”
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”