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Marsh Creek Park

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A forested park in Raleigh featuring sports fields, playgrounds, picnic tables, and the city’s only skate park.

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Marsh Creek Park

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Explore Marsh Creek Park with hiking trails, sports fields, picnic spots, and Raleigh’s only skate park – ideal for families and active visitors.

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Marsh Creek Park offers a blend of natural beauty and recreational amenities including hiking trails, sports fields, and a unique skateboarding area with DIY and street-style obstacles. Visitors enjoy well-maintained playgrounds for all ages, picnic tables, and a peaceful, gated environment nestled away from traffic.

What to Expect:

    🌳 Forested areas with hiking trails
    ⚾ Baseball and basketball courts
    🛹 City’s only skateboarding area with DIY obstacles
    🧺 Picnic tables and playgrounds for children
    🚻 Public restrooms (note some have been closed due to vandalism)

Important Information:

    – Hours vary by day, generally 10 AM to 9 PM weekdays, shorter weekend hours
    – Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking available
    – Dogs allowed but no fenced off-leash area observed
    – Restroom availability may be limited due to past vandalism
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📍 Local Insights

🛹 Skateboarding Variety: The skate park offers both traditional and DIY street-style obstacles catering to all skill levels.

🍃 Secluded Serenity: Located well back from the street, the park provides a peaceful setting with plenty of shade and quiet trails.

🧒 Kid-Friendly Zones: The playground is fully fenced and divided into areas suitable for both younger and older children.

🚻 Restroom Notes: Some restrooms have been closed or affected by vandalism, so plan accordingly before visiting.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Sunday: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

👉 Best For

Families, skateboarding enthusiasts, hikers, picnickers

Marsh Creek Park

3050 N New Hope Rd
,
Raleigh
,
NC
27604

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Marsh Creek Park is praised for its diverse amenities including a great skate park, well-maintained playgrounds, and quiet, shaded picnic spots. The community center nearby adds convenience, though several reviews note issues with restroom cleanliness and vandalism that affect some areas. Overall, the safe and family-friendly atmosphere makes it a valued local spot.
Last updated on
December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Baseball Field; Basketball Court; Playground; Picnic Tables; Skateboarding Area; Public Restroom; Hiking Trails; Wheelchair Accessible Entrance; Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot; Dogs Allowed

📆 Best Times to Visit

Weekday late afternoons see increasing visitors by 4 PM; Saturday mornings busiest with peak crowd 10 AM–2 PM; Sunday early afternoon ideal for quieter visits.
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