Petals in the Parks is a celebration of the vibrant blooms that bring Raleigh’s parks to life each spring.
From wildflower sprouts to dazzling floral displays, nature puts on a spectacular show—now it’s your turn to capture it!
- Find the Florals: Throughout spring, select Raleigh parks and greenways will feature designated sites where you can experience nature at its most beautiful. Look for special signs at the locations below.
- Join Us for Special Photo Days: Find our Raleigh Parks marketing ambassadors out and about for special giveaways and instant print photos in our #PetalsInThePark photo frame!
- Share Your Shots to Win: Snap photos of you with your favorite petals between now and June, and submit them to Petals in the Parks for a chance to win a private Raleigh Parks greenhouse tour! One lucky winner will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into a space that produces plants that keep our parks, greenways, and other City properties green and gorgeous all year long.
Featured Petals
- February
Camellias – Fletcher Park
Crocus – Charlotte Hilton Green Park - March
Tulips, Magnolia, and Redbud – Fletcher Park
Daffodils – Dix Park
Bloodroot – Lions Park - April
Trillium – Joslin Gardens
Wildflowers – Roberts Park
Columbine – Dix Chapel
Spring Perennials – Raleigh Convention Center - May
Poppies and Coneflowers – Sassafras Playground
Roses – Raleigh Rose Garden - June
Beebalm and Yarrow – Pender Mini Park
Ambassador Photo Days
- Dix Park – Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Fletcher Park – Thursday, April 3, 4 - 6 p.m.
- Roberts Park – Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Dix Chapel – Tuesday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Sassafras All Children’s Playground – Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Raleigh Rose Garden – Friday, May 23, 4 - 6 p.m.
- Pender Street Mini Park – Sunday, June 1, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.