2008 Official Visitors Guide to Raleigh, Cary, and Wake County - (Page 29) Sports & Recreation SHOPPING If you’re a sports fan, you can find your game in Greater Raleigh. The area is home to the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, the AA baseball team Carolina Mudcats and the professional soccer team Carolina RailHawks. Experience collegiate sports at its best by catching a game at one of the area colleges, including N.C. State University, Peace College and Shaw University. If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, the area has hundreds of parks and miles of greenway trails. CITY OF RALEIGH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Award-winning Raleigh Parks & Recreation has more than 8,800 acres of parkland and almost 1,300 acres of water, offering recreational activities year-round for people of all ages and skill levels. A nationally acclaimed greenway system spans over 54 miles, providing walking, cycling, jogging and hiking trails that connect many of the city’s 136 major parks. For additional information about recreational opportunities in Raleigh, call (919) 831-6640 City Parks Athletics Leisure Line (919) 831-6575 TTY for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing (919) 831-6848 parks.raleighnc.gov Capital City Bicycle Motocross Race Track Open to the public, the BMX Track races are organized according to age groups and skill levels, enabling everyone to compete fairly. Raleigh’s BMX program is sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association. Free admission for spectators. Hours vary; please call for details. Lions Park, 516 Dennis Ave., Raleigh 27604 (919) 831-6995 or (919) 790-4BMX Hours: daily, sunrise-sunset. 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh 27614 (919) 870-2871 Disc Golf Two unique facilities are located at Cedar Hills and Kentwood Park, each offering 18 holes for disc golf enthusiasts. Professional and amateur tournaments are held monthly. Free admission. Hours: daily, sunrise-sunset. Cedar Hills Park, 5600 Sweetbriar St., Raleigh 27601 (919) 870-2880 Kentwood Park, 4531 Kaplan Dr., Raleigh 27606 (919) 890-3285 Durant Nature Park This 241-acre nature park offers five miles of trails, a playground, picnic areas, nature activities and rental facilities. Program and rental information available by calling the park office. Free admission. www.VisitRaleigh.com 29 http://parks.raleighnc.gov http://www.VisitRaleigh.com
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