Formally Gardner Street Neighborhood Park Isabella Cannon Park was renamed to honor Raleigh’s only female mayor, Isabella Cannon. The park master plan was adopted in 2009 and construction began in February 2011. Following the removal of aged lighting and fencing, new construction includes an expanded playground and picnic area, rock climbing play area, new pavilion/picnic shelter and new trail system throughout the park.
The ribbon cutting pictured to the right is celebrating recent improvements to the park located in the University Park area in Southwest Raleigh. Isabella Cannon Park is a great example of a neighborhood working with the city Parks and Recreation Department to create a top-notch area that works well with the needs of the community. We look forward to the city repeating the process with other small neighborhood parks in Southwest Raleigh.
Isabella Cannon Park is located at 498 Gardner St, Raleigh, NC. For more information on this and other parks visit: parks.raleighnc.gov
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