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blooming flowers at Pender mini park

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 4/1/2025

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

MonthFeatured Petals
FebruaryCamellias – Fletcher Park
Crocus – Charlotte Hilton Green Park
MarchTulips, Magnolia, and Redbud – Fletcher Park
Daffodils – Dix Park
Bloodroot – Lions Park
AprilTrillium – Joslin Gardens
Wildflowers – Roberts Park
Spring Perennials – Raleigh Convention Center
MayPoppies and Coneflowers – Sassafras Playground
Roses – Raleigh Rose Garden
JuneBeebalm and Yarrow – Pender Mini Park

Ambassador Photo Days

DateTimeLocation
Saturday, March 2910 a.m. - 12 p.m.Dix Park
Thursday, April 3 4 - 6 p.m.Fletcher Park
Saturday, April 12 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Roberts Park
Tuesday, April 2210:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Nash Square
Saturday, May 1010 a.m. - 12 p.m.Sassafras All Children’s Playground
Friday, May 234 - 6 p.m.Raleigh Rose Garden
Sunday, June 110 a.m. - 12 p.m.Pender Street Mini Park

Shared Petals

yellow and pink petals at Pullen

 I captured this photo at Pullen Park. This flower reminded me of one of my favorite quotes "there is a kind of beauty in imperfection"

- Lauren

an image of a tree with purple flowers

Fletcher Park springtime"

- Jimmy

orange flowers at Fletcher Park

Fletcher Park springtime"

- Jimmy

a puppy dog at fletcher part standing in front of

Fred fletcher park in full bloom. My dog and I live across the street and we love to see the seasons at Fred Fletcher!"

- Haley

roses at fletcher park

Fred Fletcher Park. Flowers are so pretty!!"

- Michael

baby in the spring time

Fred Fletcher Park. The tulips and daffodils were so pretty! We love going on walks as a family here."

-Emma

hydrangeas in park

Pullen Park - my dog and I love coming in the morning when the park is just waking up!"

-Amber

blooming tree in spring

Our first time at fletcher park! We came for the cherry blossoms (we got married and went to Japan for our honeymoon last year)."

-Leah

flowers blooming in the spring

Spring is here!"

-Mary

dog in a park with flowers

Latta University Historic Park is gorgeous in bloom and provides a great walk through Raleigh's history!"

-Rachael

Contact

 

Raleigh Parks

Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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