Kids flying kites

Welcome!

Find your escape in the heart of the city with world-class amenities and attractions, rolling meadows, fields of flowers, shaded hillsides and iconic skyline views.

Free to visit seven days a week!

The park is open from dawn until dusk

Facility hours vary including Gipson Play Plaza and Stone Houses Visitor Center.

The Big Field

Enjoy this expansive 35 acres of open meadow, with a mixture of flat spaces and rolling hills bordered by a pine grove and rows of mature oak trees.

This space is popular for family and friend picnics, flying drones, playing pick-up games, running, walking dogs and flying kites.

Amenities

  • Swings
  • Benches
  • Hammocks
  • Temporary Restrooms
The Big Field

Flowers Field

Take in the grand skyline view of downtown Raleigh while enjoying 11-acres of open rolling lawn.

Popular spot for family and friend meetups, picnics, pick-up games and walking dogs. Large festivals and community events often take place in this area.

Amenities:

  • Picnic Tables
  • Temporary Restrooms
Event on Flowers Field

Harvey Hill

Located along the front drive of the original hospital building, mature oak trees create a shaded oasis on this 4-acre grassy hillside complete with perfectly framed views of the Raleigh Skyline.

Gather in the shade with family and friends for picnics and community gatherings. 

Amenities

Harvey Hill

The Grove

Relax on a shaded hillside with an iconic view of the Raleigh skyline or spread out and play in a flat grassy area along the Rocky Branch Greenway. In the winter, the 16-acre Grove offers the best sledding in town! 

With mature oaks and views of downtown, this area is perfect for family and friend picnics and hopping on the greenway. 

Amenities

  • Greenway Trailhead
  • Public Art
  • Public Restrooms & Water Fountain at The Stone Houses
The Grove

Picnic Rooms

The Magnolia Room and Oak Room are our picnic and play areas with shade structures over picnic tables. See Visitor Map for locations. Visitors can enjoy first come, first served, but event rentals have priority for use. 

Amenities

  • 6 Picnic Tables - Seating for 36 People
  • Grill
  • Swings at Magnolia Room
  • Tri-Runner at Oak Room
  • Sway & Stationary Benches
  • Water Fountain
  • Temporary Restrooms
Magnolia Room