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On March 19, 2025 I decided to take a 10 minute ride from home to
It has been a while since I was there. Lots of things fun changes and information.
Click here to read about the Park
I featured it as a Final Friday Feature
in October 2022.
Below is a bit of info on the park.
Donated to Raleigh by the Wooten Family
Year 1996 | Acres 20.5
Toss a Frisbee, picnic in the lawn, watch the wildlife, and enjoy the day in the park. This 21-acre site was donated by the Wooten family in 1996 for the use of the citizens of Raleigh as a park and future greenway connection. The first phase of the 2015 Wooten Meadow Master Plan was completed in early 2022.
Set along Hare Snipe Creek*, Wooten Meadow Park has looping paved and grassy pathways, open lawn areas, natural meadows, and wetlands and is a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. Further back in the park is a successional forest of **loblolly pines and hardwood trees.
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The trail begins at the corner where you see stoplights
Several fun and symmetrical bridges just to the left of this one
is one of many small creeks. I heard croaking frogs here never saw any
New informational signs have been added
There are at least 8 Eastern Bluebird houses like this
I was quite happy to see a lucky Ducky Mallard in residence.
Ducky is a good Diver. I enjoyed the show.
After his diving show, he swam away look at his gorgeous green head.
The day before I visited we had 2 1/2" of rain. I was happy to see many
little winding water areas like this.
Beautiful spot, indeed.
ReplyDelete"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir
What a wonderful park. Love how it was 'upgraded', but in very tasteful ways to educate everyone on all the features.
ReplyDeletethat is a super place to be with the nature...
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ReplyDeleteOh my word... yes, I remember your visit there before and isn't it wonderful to see the efforts being made to enhance it?! Thanks for taking us along on the revisit. YAM xx
it took me a while to get down to the post because I laughed out loud ant the bunnies is the center of your header...... they are a sight to see, kind of remind me of New Orleans, they need a horn to blow..
ReplyDeletethis is a lovely Park and would love to wander. I have often enjoyed watching duck turn upside down to eat...
Oh how I'm loving these outdoor photos. Look at that clear blue sky. I don't see leaves on your trees but everything else looks like it's popping up spring. Precious says to tell Angel Madie we both like your new header for this month.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a nice peaceful park to visit and rain makes everything better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful spot to de-stress and enjoy Nature. Terrific photo ops too! You know I love to snap pics of ducks! 🦆🙃
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful park. I like when they put up those informational signs. How wonderful that Mr. Mallard put on a show for you.
ReplyDeleteIt looks and sounds like a lovely place to go.
ReplyDeleteNice place to get your exercise.
ReplyDeleteLove the Bunny header! Spring is going to keep on popping out.
ReplyDeleteRaleigh does so many wonderful things with respect to nature. Gorgeous parks! I would be tickled to walk there! The problem is I most likely wouldn't walk... I'd sit down somewhere and just take in the view in a zen kinda state.
The park is really pretty and there is sure lots of nature to see. Love your spring blog header!
ReplyDeletereminds me of the wetlands behind the building I used to work in….awesum photos cee…🍀😺🐟‼️
ReplyDeleteWhat a great park to have nearby. We love how they restored the creek to be in the daylight.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had been with you. What a wonderful outing. Good walk too. Beautiful. Take me with you next time you go.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Love and hugs, my friend. ♥
That first photo is AWESOME ! ~ Park looks like a lovely place ~
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and Angel Madi ~ xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
What a beautiful and welcoming park. What a lovely Spring walk.
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Beth
I think it's a wonderful thing that these people donate their land for us all to enjoy. Great photos and a splendid place for a walk. Thanks for sharing all the info too Cecilia and sending hugs. p.s. keep forgetting to tell you that your header is lovely!
ReplyDeleteTell Madi I love that header too! And the pictures are such a pleasure to see! I wish...I always do...tha tI could be there to see that same park.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful park. We would love to take a walk there with Mom (and you).
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Looks like a nice place. XO
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a very cool and interesting place to spend some time!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, I'd enjoy a visit.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the great nature pictures and explanations. I never knew that streams needed daylight!
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