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Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
By Scott Reston | Published: August 17, 2011
The Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park is, as my friend Mark Turner aptly put it, a park that’s as big as its name. Through Dr. Annie’s foresight and the hard work of her family, friends and Raleigh Parks and Rec staff, Raleigh’s first nature preserve park is a peaceful memorial to a neighborhood hero. Read More »
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2011 Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards
By Scott Reston | Published: May 24, 2011
Each spring, Raleigh’s Parks & Recreation Department celebrates the awesome volunteers that are so important to the success of our parks, community centers and greenways. The awards honor the memory of Fred Fletcher, Sr., who gave 54 years of service …
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Mordecai Historic Park
By Scott Reston | Published: May 20, 2011
The Mordecai Historic Park is a village-like collection of historic buildings near Oakwood centered around the Mordecai House, Raleigh’s oldest residence on it’s original location.…
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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 The old bridge and pier in the pond have been removed and the outdated playground has been scrapped.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 Realtor …
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Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
By Scott Reston | Published: April 29, 2011
Bufflaoe Road Athletic Park is home to some of the nicest ball fields in Raleigh. Built in 2003, the park includes five fields and bleacher seating that can accommodate up to 1,000 people. This park is host to many local and national …
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Moore Square
By Scott Reston | Published: March 1, 2011
Moore Square is one of two surviving downtown parks outlined in William Christmas’ 1792 plan for the development of downtown Raleigh. The plan called for four four-acre parks to be arranged symmetrically around the Capitol Plaza. The other surviving park …
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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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Jaycee Park and Community Center
By Scott Reston | Published: December 2, 2010
Raleigh’s Jaycee Park is located just south of Wade Avenue, not far from Cameron Village. I really should’ve written about it sooner as I usually visit this park at least once a month for the meeting of the Raleigh Parks, …
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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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John Winters Park
By Scott Reston | Published: September 2, 2010
John Winters Park is a small open area in downtown Raleigh. It was named after John W. Winters, Sr. (1920-2004), Raleigh’s first African American city councilman and one of the first African Americans elected to the North Carolina State Senate …
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Lane Street Mini Park
By Scott Reston | Published: September 1, 2010
As its name suggests, Lane Street is a small park in southeast Raleigh. In October of 2009, the park got a major overhaul with the help of national nonprofit KaBOOM! …
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