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A variety of shrubs and plants surrounding swinging chairs

Anderson Point Park

Updated: Jan 21, 2025

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Games for Kids Rental Spaces Fields Shelters Playground

Year 1988 | Acres 89.6

BEAM solar-powered EV charger available

Park Managed by: Barwell Road

Anderson point offers a variety of habitats for wildlife viewing and is home to the enchanting historic Anderson Family Homestead, walking trails and canoe sites. 

 

Contact

 

919-996-5994 
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Anderson Point Park
20 Anderson Point Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610

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Young boy playing hopscotch on pavement at Anderson Point Park

Young boy playing hopscotch at Anderson Point Park.

Quaint one-story cottage with shutters at Anderson Point Park

The cottage at Anderson Point park is available for rentals.

Field with batting cage at Anderson Point Park

Field with batting cage at Anderson Point Park.

Front view of large picnic shelter with bathrooms at Anderson Point Park

Large picnic shelter with bathrooms at Anderson Point Park. 

Young girl blows a large oblong bubble in an arc near short stone wall at Anderson Point Park

A young girl makes an extra large bubble during a family-friendly event at Anderson Point Park. 

Girl tries using three hula hoop rings at the same time near a picnic shelter at Anderson Point Park

Girl tries using three hula hoop rings at the same time during a family-friendly event at Anderson Point Park. 

wood paneled interior of the Anderson Point Park cottage gives it a lodge-like feel

The wood paneled interior of the Anderson Point Park cottage gives it a lodge-like feel. The space is available for rent.

Large tree surrounded by stone patio and benches.
Open grassy field near treeline at Anderson Point Park

Open grassy field near treeline at Anderson Point Park.

Side view of a large wooden picnic shelter at Anderson Point Park

Large wooden picnic shelter at Anderson Point Park.

playground structure with slides and other climbing equipment under a canopy

Play structure with rock climbing wall, slides and a bridge under some shade at Anderson Point Park.

Small toddler girl uses large bubble pan to soak her wand

Small toddler soaks her wand in a bubble pan during a family-friendly event at Anderson Point Park. 

Games for Kids

Make A Map
Create your own symbols for the things you find in the park, like shelters, the playground or plants.

Create Your Own Map

Scavenger Hunt
There are lots of natural wonders to see at the park including animal tracks, rivers, creeks and squirrels. Spot them all during a self-guided scavenger hunt.

Download Scavenger Hunt

Rental Spaces

Stone terraced amphitheater with three grassy levels in a beautiful natural setting.

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Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility. 

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

The Amphitheater

Stone terraced amphitheater with three grassy levels in a beautiful natural setting. It does not have chairs, lights, electricity or sound system and can hold 300 people minimum.

  • Rented for $60 an hour (two-hour minimum)
Quaint one-story cottage with shutters at Anderson Point Park

The cottage at Anderson Point park is available for rentals.

The Cottage

Built in the early 1900s, the Anderson Homestead cottage is used primarily as a rental and program space. It can fit up to 70 people (50 seated). This unique space is made up of one large room that is 24' x 29' with a dining nook, warming kitchen, sitting area, large back porch, private upstairs room and men's and women's restrooms. Sixty folding chairs, 12 six-foot rectangular tables, and one square card table available. 

Take a 360 Tour of the Cottage

  • $110/hour (residents) or $160/hour (non-residents), minimum 4 hours
  • View Floor Plan

Fields

Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility. 

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

A large open field located near the large picnic shelter

Field 1

  • Located in front of the large shelter and is convenient to restrooms.
  • It can be rented for $40/hour.
A second large open multi-use field located near the Cottage

Field 2

  • Located near the cottage.
  • Can be rented for $40/hour.
A large open space located next to the playground

Open Space

  • Located between the small picnic area and the playground.
  • Rental cost is $40/hour.

Shelters

A very large picnic shelter with several tables located near the restrooms at Anderson Point Park

Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility. 

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Large Picnic Shelter

Located near the parking lot, situated next to a restroom facility. Parking is limited when multiple areas of the park are in use. Overflow parking available in the lot before crossing the bridge. Parking in the main lot is not guaranteed during your rental. Note: no electricity.

  • 2 charcoal grills and 28 picnic tables
  • Seats up to 200 people
  • $20/hour, 2 hour minimum
A second smaller picnic shelter with 12 tables near the restrooms

Small Picnic Shelter

Just a short walk from the parking lot, next to the playground and convenient to restrooms. No electricity.

  • 1 charcoal grill and 12 picnic tables
  • Seats about 50 people
  • $12/hour, 2-hour minimum

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Playground

A large playground for children up to 12 years old at Anderson Point

Anderson Point has a woodchip surface playground with slides, swings, and monkey bars for children ages 2-12.

View other playground locations.