The Parks Of Cary, NC

Situated just west of Raleigh, Cary is in closethis Nature Preserve a favorite haunt for the
proximity to Research Triangle Park as well aswhole family during any season. Other attractions
Duke University, making it a popular destinationat the Stevens nature Center include a hands-on
for professionals as well as college students.educational exhibit hall, a native wildflower garden
Despite being known as The technology town ofand an outdoor education shelter.
North Carolina because of the large number ofSk8-Cary Skate Park
residents who own computers, Cary, NC stillWith a 12,000 sq foot street-course style
manages to retain its old world charm and itsconcrete skating park, the Sk8-Cary Skate Park
natural preserves. Residents as well as visitorsis a great place for rollerblading, skateboarding,
have a large choice of outdoor activities in Caryinline skating and biking. The skate is innovatively
including a skateboard park, several golf coursesdesigned to give novice skaters a safe skating
and four major parks.experience while offering exciting challenges to
Hemlocks Bluffs Nature Preservethe more experienced skaters. Spring and fall
Hemlocks Bluffs Nature Preserve, so named aftersees the place come to life as crowds of skating
a unique stand of Hemlock trees at the parkenthusiasts gather to see or participate in the
offers excellent wildlife and bird watchingexciting skate and bike trick contests.
opportunities and scenic observation platforms asThe Amphitheatre at Regency Park
you walk along the three miles of trails within theOpened in 2001, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at
park. The 3,700-square-foot, Stevens NatureRegency Park offers a state-of-the-art
Center, is a great place to learn about the historyperforming arts center right in the middle of the
of the area as well as the various animals andpines and hardwoods of a North Carolina
plants that live in the Nature Preserve. Year-roundwoodland.
nature programs for participants of all ages make