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
| 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 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
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 29 | 10 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 22 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Nash Square |
| 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 |