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1. Anderson Point Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Apollo Heights Park

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4. Biltmore Hills Park

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5. Brookhaven Nature Park

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6. Buffaloe Road Athletic Park

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7. Dorothea Dix Park

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8. Durant Nature Preserve

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9. Fallon Park

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10. Forest Ridge Park

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11. Fred Fletcher Park

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12. Green Hills County Park

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13. Historic Oak View County Park

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14. Historic Yates Mill County Park

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15. Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

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16. John Chavis Memorial Park

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17. Lake Johnson Park

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18. Lane Street Mini Park

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19. Laurel Hills Park

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20. Method Community Park

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21. Mordecai Historic Park

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22. Neuse River Trail

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23. Oakwood Commons Park

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24. Pullen Park

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25. Williams Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is famed for its many universities and its technological research parks.
  • However, there's much more to the city than its academic side, particularly if you're interested in spending some time outside.
  • An excellent assortment of parks can be found in and around the city, offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including historical carousels and amusement parks, large networks of walking paths, and plenty of sports courts and multi-use fields.
  • A trip to Raleigh wouldn't be complete without paying a visit to at least one of its wonderful parks, and here are the best ones to choose from.

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