Jan 18, 2012 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Looking for a place in the Creative District to swim laps, practice your diving skills, or splash with the kiddies in the wintertime? Visit the indoor facilities at Pullen Aquatic Center. The center is located at 410 Ashe Ave, just North of the newly renovated Pullen...
Jan 4, 2012 | Arts, Parks & Rec
There is a special contest happening this winter, Mill as Muse, for artists and photographers around the Triangle. Yates Mill has been an, “artistic inspiration for more than two centuries” according to a recent newsletter published by Wake County. Yates...
Dec 28, 2011 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
With the New Year just around the corner, it’s fitting to end 2011 with a countdown of my favorite top five parks from 2011. #5 – Lake Raleigh – nestled between college buildings on NC State’s Centennial Campus, corporate/government/non-profit...
Dec 21, 2011 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
The Carolina Pines Community Center renovations are really coming along! A quick visit out to the park proved to be a worthwhile time to capture the in-progress renovations. In an earlier design post, once the renovations are complete this community center will...
Dec 14, 2011 | Education, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Looking for a community center in the Southwest Raleigh area that has after school programs, ESL, teen programs, or a monthly toddler book club? Come out to Peach Road Park & Community Center to enjoy these great programs and more! Peach Road Park is located...
Dec 7, 2011 | Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
It’s early December and I’m writing a post about visiting the local arboretum? Yes, that’s right! Even though the Winter season is upon us in a few short weeks, JC Raulston Arboretum has a diverse group of plants, trees, and flowers in bloom and...