Personal Blog Highlighting Adventures in the Greater Raleigh Parks, Playgrounds & Greenways
We had the great privilege of being invited to the private dedication of Marshall Park at Glen Eden Pilot Park on Memorial Day this year (what an appropriate post now that summer has ended). It was a gorgeous day despite the heat and humidity and a wonderful way to celebrate and honor those who have … Read more
I was super excited to receive a personal invitation to the Marshall Memorial Park dedication and reception on Memorial Day – May 27, 2013! Marshall Memorial Park is named in honor of Lieutenant Colonel George F. Marshall who was killed in action during the Oran invasion in North Africa during World War II. The park … Read more
Here’s a map of the Greater Raleigh parks we’ve explored so far: View the Raleigh Parks Google Map in full screen. Abbotts Creek Park (9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC) Abbotts Creek Trail (intersection of Falls River Ave & Ashmead Ln) Anderson Point Park (20 Anderson Point Dr, Raleigh, NC) Annie Wilkerson Nature Preserve Park Baileywick Park … Read more
Even though the House Creek Trail was completed only 2 years ago, the trail’s history dates back to 1973 when it was a mere 350ft unpaved foot path and the foundation of the Capital Area Greenway. House Creek Trail is a north/south connection between Reedy Creek Trail (near Meredith College/Wade Ave) and Crabtree Creek Trail (near Crabtree Valley Mall). … Read more
At the House Creek Trail dedication and grand opening ceremony yesterday, you really got a sense of the anticipation and excitement around this new trail. Many guests spoke about the history of the greenway system, especially highlighting the fact that House Creek was Raleigh’s first pilot greenway trail back in the 1970s. It was a … Read more