Petals in the Parks

Upload your 'petal pics' for a chance to win a private Raleigh Parks Greenhouse Tour!

News Published 3/12/2025 Updated 4/23/2025

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.

Month	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 Spring Perennials – Raleigh Convention Center
May	Poppies and Coneflowers – Sassafras Playground Roses – Raleigh Rose Garden
June	Beebalm and Yarrow – Pender Mini Park

Date	Time	Location
Saturday, May 10	10 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Sassafras All Children’s Playground
Friday, May 23	4 - 6 p.m.	Raleigh Rose Garden
Sunday, June 1	10 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Pender Street Mini Park