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Powell Drive Park in Raleigh offers basketball, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, and clean restrooms in a family-friendly setting.

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Powell Drive Park

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Enjoy playgrounds, basketball, tennis courts, picnic spots, and clean restrooms at Powell Drive Park in Raleigh. Perfect for families and outdoor fun.

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Powell Drive Park provides a well-maintained community space with amenities including tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds suitable for all ages, picnic tables, and a serene pond. Visitors enjoy clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible entrances, making it ideal for family gatherings, playdates, and casual outdoor exercise.

What to Expect:

    🏀 Basketball court and tennis courts
    👶 Playground with equipment for various ages
    🍽️ Picnic tables and scenic pond area
    🚻 Clean public restrooms

Important Information:

    – Hours: Daily from 7 AM to 9 PM
    – Pets: Dogs allowed
    – Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entry and parking
    – Parking: Ample parking available on-site
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🏃 Great for Exercise: The park offers nice paths for walking or running, perfect for fitness enthusiasts.

🎉 Event Friendly: Popular spot for gatherings such as baby showers, reunions, and birthday parties with ample parking and indoor restrooms.

⚽ Sports Amenities: Basketball and tennis courts are available, along with a soccer field nearby for active visitors.

🐾 Bring Your Dog: Dogs are allowed, making it a great outing for pet owners looking to enjoy the outdoors.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM

👉 Best For

Families, kids, outdoor sports, picnics
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Powell Drive Park

740 Powell Dr
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Raleigh
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NC
27606

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Powell Drive Park is highly praised for its clean facilities, kid-friendly playground, ample picnic areas, and well-maintained sports courts. Visitors appreciate the peaceful, nature-surrounded environment and sanitary restrooms, though a few mention the need to bring personal toilet paper at times.
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December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Basketball Court; Tennis Court; Playground; Picnic Tables; Public Restrooms; Swings; Slides; Wheelchair Accessible Entrance; Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot; Dogs Allowed; Family Friendly

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit mid-morning to early afternoon for moderate crowds; weekends get busiest between 3 PM and 5 PM. Early mornings and late evenings are quieter.
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