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Eastgate Park

By Scott Reston | Published: May 6, 2011

There’s a lot going on at Eastgate this year. The old bridge and pier in the pond have been removed and the outdated playground has been scrapped. But next week, I’m joining a bunch of volunteers, sponsored by the…

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Baileywick Road Park

By Scott Reston | Published: February 14, 2011

Baileywick Road Park is a 50-acre park located in North Raleigh, not far from the YMCA. The park includes a large playground area with equipment grouped by age and two lighted baseball fields.

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Lions Park

By Scott Reston | Published: September 16, 2010

In reaction to a wave of juvenile delinquency and truancy following World War II, Raleigh’s leaders worked to expand recreational programs and facilities within the city. In 1951, Raleigh issued a quarter of a million dollar bond issue aimed at…

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Cedar Hills Rotary Park

By Scott Reston | Published: September 9, 2009

You may only know the Cedar Hills Rotary Park by the sign posted on Spring Forest Road near the intersection with Falls of the Neuse.  If you’ve never explored this park, you’ve missed out on a nice neighborhood park with…

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