Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park

The City of Raleigh received an amazing gift of 157 acres of land along Falls Lake to create its first designated nature preserve in February 2006. Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson, a renowned Raleigh doctor with many pioneering achievements in her 53-year career in medicine, stipulated in her will that the park be maintained as a "nature preserve park" used for the primary purpose of nature and wildlife education.

At the park office you can find hands-on displays designed especially for children, Free nature craft activity changed monthly, Free loaner equipment: Explorer backpacks for children, Eagle Optics binoculars for adults, kites and other nature play items. Staff is available whenever park is open to answer your nature questions.

The park offers a number of features to help you get the most of out nature including: electric car charging stations, exhibits and displays, free loaner equipment (binoculars, kites, etc.), nature play areas, hiking and wildlife watching, native plant gardens and comfort station (restrooms, water fountain, etc.). The Annie Louise Wilkerson Education Center is open to the public with exhibits, fun activities, live animals, and a new Nature Library.

Available Site Rentals:
Education Center
Public Shelter
Trails