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Tag Archives: Lake Johnson
Parks in the Creative District: Mother’s Day Ideas
Looking for a unique way to tell that special mom in your life how much she means to you? Why not explore a local eatery and outdoor spot this year! Whether you’re celebrating your wife, your mom, a special “mom-like” … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parks & Rec, Restaurants, South West Raleigh
Tagged carousel, Chavis Park, Farmers Market, Food Truck Rodeo, Historic Yates Mill County Park, JC Raulston Arboretum, Kentwood Park, Lake Johnson, Lake Raleigh, Marbles Kid Museum, mom, Mother's Day, NC Museum of Art, Neomonde, Powell Drive Park, Raleigh Brewing Company, Raleigh Little Theatre, Reedy Creek Trail, Rose Garden, State Farmers Market Restaurant, Whole Foods
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Parks in the Creative District: Trail Repair at Lake Johnson
If you’re heading out to Lake Johnson sometime soon, be aware that part of the paved east loop will be impassable for repairs. Just east of the main parking lot on Avent Ferry and adjacent to the waterfront center, the … Continue reading
Posted in Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged fall colors, Lake Johnson, paved, Pedestrian bridge, photo ops, running, trail repair, walking
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Parks in the Creative District: Take a Child Outside Week
With the cooler weather embracing our area, it couldn’t be a better time to participate in Take a Child Outside Week. Beginning today and running through Sun, September 30, Take a Child Outside Week is an initiative through the NC … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged Edna Metz Wells, educational activities, environment, fishing, Fletcher Park, Hiking, Historic Yates Mill County Park, Lake Johnson, Lake Raleigh, Lake Wheeler, nature, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Take a Child Outside Week
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Festival in Motion Events Along Walnut Creek Greenway
A special edition of our Parks in the Creative District series invites you to a full day of urban, outdoor fun and fitness during the Festival in Motion event on Saturday, September 29 that spans the Walnut Creekway Greenway at … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged bike parade, Eliza Pool Park, food trucks, greenway, Lake Johnson, Ralph Campbell Community Center, Urban Wetland 5k, Walnut Creek Greenway, Walnut Creek Wetland Center
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Parks in the Creative District: Volunteer Opportunities
“You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.” – Winston Churchill Anytime is a great time to volunteer and the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation department has several ways for … Continue reading
Posted in Community Services, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged Adopt-a-Park, coaching, ESL instructor, Lake Johnson, Lake Johnson Ambassador, Rose Garden, specialized recreation, volunteer
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Parks in the Creative District: Outdoor Concert Guide
With the warm weather in full gear, it’s a great time to visit the Creative District and catch a family-friendly outdoor summer concert. Outdoor summer entertainment seems endless in Raleigh and the Creative District has lots to offer. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Entertainment, Events, Parks & Rec
Tagged Fletcher Park, Lake Johnson, Lake Wheeler, Mordecai Historic Park, Music on the Porch, NC Art Museum, Oak City 7, outdoor concerts, Pullen Park
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Parks in the Creative District: 2012 Summer Leisure Ledger
The City of Raleigh Parks & Rec Summer Leisure Ledger came out a few weeks ago. It is your guide to all the programs, facilities, leagues and special events going on throughout the city. And being in the Creative District, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged Carolina Pines, Jaycee Community Center, Lake Johnson, Lake Wheeler, leisure ledger, park programs, Peach Road Park, Powell Drive Park, Pullen Aquatic Center, Pullen Arts Center, Pullen Park, Raleigh Reclink, Ridge Road Pool, summer camp
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Lake Johnson Bass Fishing Tournament
Grab your fishing pole, tackle box, and a teammate, then head to Lake Johnson to sign up for the Bass Fishing Tournament on Saturday, April 14th. Lake Johnson is comprised of a 150+ acre lake that contains largemouth bass, crappie, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged bass fishing, bass fishing tournament, competition, fishing, Lake Johnson
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Centennial Campus Adding New Greenway by Spring 2012
I saw some new greenway bridges going in on Centennial Campus a few weeks ago and wanted to learn more. We previously posted about the funding that was secured for this and other greenway projects on campus. I frequently run … Continue reading
Posted in Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged greenway, Lake Johnson, Lake Raleigh, Lynn Swank, NC State, Raleigh, Walnut Creek Greenway
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