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Mary Belle Pate Park

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Modern small park with playground, picnic shelter, walking trails, and basketball court, ideal for family gatherings in Raleigh.

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Mary Belle Pate Park

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Discover a modern Raleigh park with playgrounds, picnic shelters, trails, and basketball courts—perfect for family outings and gatherings.

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Mary Belle Pate Park offers a 2.5-acre modern playground with rubberized surfaces, a picnic shelter with tables and grills, public restrooms, a basketball court with lighting, and walking trails. This small but thoughtfully designed park blends safety and fun for children ages 1 and up, surrounded by convenient amenities for community enjoyment.

What to Expect:

    🛝 Modern playgrounds including a smaller toddler area
    🔥 Barbecue grills and covered picnic tables
    🏀 Lighted basketball and four square courts
    🚶 Scenic walking trails within the park

Important Information:

    – Opening Hours: 6 AM to 9 PM (7 AM to 10:30 PM on Saturdays)
    – Dogs allowed on leash
    – Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
    – Restrooms available but occasionally locked due to vandalism
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📍 Local Insights

🛝 Age-Appropriate Play Areas: The park features a smaller playground zone perfect for toddlers under 2 years old, apart from larger equipment for older kids.

🔥 Ideal Picnic Spot: Picnic tables with grills under a covered shelter make for comfortable family meals and gatherings.

🏀 Evening Activities: The basketball court’s push-button lighting extends playtime into evenings.

🚶 Scenic Walks: A pleasant circle walking trail loops the park, great for casual strolls and supervising kids.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM–10:30 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM

👉 Best For

Families, children, dog walkers, local gatherings
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Mary Belle Pate Park

2640 Sierra Dr
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Raleigh
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NC
27603

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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Visitors appreciate the modern, clean playgrounds, accessible picnic areas, and walking trails, highlighting the park's family-friendly design. Some reviews report cleanliness issues and occasional misuse by older teens, but the community value and amenities are widely praised.
Last updated on
December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Picnic Shelter; Barbecue Grills; Playground Equipment; Walking Trails; Basketball Court; Four Square Court; Public Restrooms; Wheelchair Accessible; Dog Friendly

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit mid-morning to early afternoon on weekends for lower crowd levels; weekday evenings see moderate use on trails and courts.
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