As Ashley-bug turns the big ONE today, I wanted to provide an update on one of our favorite neighborhood parks, Isabella Cannon Park. We’ve explored so many parks and learned so much about the City of Raleigh in the past year and can’t wait to see what the next year has in store for us!
Since opening last July, Isabella Cannon Park has continued to blossom. The trees and shrubs are providing a nice backdrop to the landscape and the fresh patch of green grass in the middle is giving frisbee enthusiasts and dog lovers a place to play.
On a typical day, you’ll see a good mix of college students and neighborhood residents enjoying the park. From swinging on swings, playing on the rock climbing wall, or shooting hoops, there’s a lot for everyone to do.
Recently, there has been some construction along Gardner St and Everett Ave. The entrances along Gardner St and at the corner across from the Rose Garden are being replaced. The old stairways were in desperate need of a facelift and I think these will help draw more people into the park from those areas. Several of the overgrown brush along Gardner St has also been removed, making it a more inviting place.
Isabella Cannon Park is located at 498 Gardner St, Raleigh, NC
Thumbs up: swings, stone hardscape near entrance, swing set, basketball courts, newly replaced entrances, unique rock climbing area
Thumbs down: nothing to note
A portion of this post originally appeared on southwestraleigh.com where you can learn more about how to live, work, and play in the Creative District.
Loved seeing the friendly, compact little park and especially seeing one-year-old Ashley with the tender smile, as well as her exploration in bare feet.