Category Archives: Parks

Millbrook Exchange Park

By Scott Reston | Published: July 14, 2010

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.

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Marsh Creek Park

By Scott Reston | Published: June 18, 2010

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…

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Anderson Point Park

By Scott Reston | Published: May 14, 2010

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

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Glen Eden Pilot Park

By Scott Reston | Published: May 8, 2010

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

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Horseshoe Farm Park

By Scott Reston | Published: April 17, 2010

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…

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Lots of Activity in North Raleigh

By Scott Reston | Published: March 11, 2010

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…

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Historic Oak View County Park

By Scott Reston | Published: January 21, 2010

Less than 5 miles from downtown Raleigh, you can find Wake County’s largest grove of pecan trees on this 19th century historic farmstead.

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Greystone Recreation Center

By Scott Reston | Published: December 15, 2009

Raleigh’s newest park is the city’s first with an indoor playground.

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Walnut Creek Wetland Center

By Scott Reston | Published: November 20, 2009

A modern, sustainably-built education center lives at the heart of this 59-acre wetland area in downtown Raleigh.

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Honeycutt Park

By Scott Reston | Published: October 18, 2009

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.

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