Marla Dorrel Park
Marla Dorrel Park
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Turner-Marie J
Morrisville, NC12 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
I loved this park! It was shaded and well maintained. There was equipment for kids of all ages and abilities. It was very accessible and my toddler loved it. The downside was the parking lot was quite a walk, but since the point was to get outside and get moving, that hardly mattered.
Written January 9, 2020
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Christopher Lawrence
Stuttgart, Germany83 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
It was 95+ degrees when we were there but there is ample shade and plenty to do for the kids so the heat didn’t really matter. There are 3 or 4 smaller parks inside the one big park, but they aren’t that small. We go there every time we’re in Cary. Wonderful park!!
Written July 6, 2018
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Ksb2012
Maryland124 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Beautifully landscaped park. There are play structures for smaller and older children. There is a shelter for parties or small to medium size group functions . Bathrooms and water fountains are available. Parking at the park entrance is limited, fills up quickly during peak times, however there is a secondary lot with in walking distance. The park used to be called "kids together" park.
Written May 11, 2017
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MoonlightLady
Cary, NC1 contribution
Apr 2019
TBH - this park is one of those reasons why it is hard to be an adult. Good thing: I have a child and I can always pretend I am just playing with him :)
The park is AMAZING. Great place to take a child to. Be prepared to get wet and dirty though (anyway is a park duh!)
The park is AMAZING. Great place to take a child to. Be prepared to get wet and dirty though (anyway is a park duh!)
Written September 17, 2019
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Michelle M
Raleigh, NC61 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
One of the best things about the Raleigh area are the parks! There are so many options, but the Marla Dorrel Park aka the Dragon Park or Kids Together Playground is not our favorite.
First of all, it is spread out with several sections of playground equipment, but the area is so heavy with trees and bushes that it is hard to keep track your children. For a large family, it is difficult to see all of your children at this park because there are so many places to hide and play combined with the size of it.
I would recommend it for someone with one or two kids, but anything more than that and you will just end up constantly doing head counts every ten seconds, which is not my idea of a fun trip to the park.
First of all, it is spread out with several sections of playground equipment, but the area is so heavy with trees and bushes that it is hard to keep track your children. For a large family, it is difficult to see all of your children at this park because there are so many places to hide and play combined with the size of it.
I would recommend it for someone with one or two kids, but anything more than that and you will just end up constantly doing head counts every ten seconds, which is not my idea of a fun trip to the park.
Written December 9, 2018
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nelsons107
Mansfield, OH12 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
This park has everything but a swimming pool. The playground equipment is grouped by age and skill levels and is also compatible for physically impaired individuals. We call this place Dragon Park because of a partially buried green dragon in a hilltop. Has water spray play area new this year. This place is perfect for imaginative play of all types. Restrooms are clean and has a great picnic pavilion.
Written September 3, 2018
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44KEM74
Kinston, NC3 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This was my family’s first time at this park with our three children. I think that they enjoyed the park’s playground.
Written July 21, 2018
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lc6805
Cary, NC86 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Have been to this Greenway a few times. It's nice & easy without too many hills. Crosses over 64 & continues. You can make this a long or short walk. There's a large playground for kids - don't have any children but if I did, I'd definitely take them there.
Written March 11, 2018
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sabimax
El Paso, TX774 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Beautiful small park next to the Cary Greenway. Nice playgrounds and beautiful landscape. Very good for smaller children.
Written August 26, 2017
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SLewis001
Cary, NC35 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
lots of greenway trails to get here, plenty of shade too. Perfect place for kids to play as well. They have restrooms here that are kept pretty clean as well
Written July 11, 2017
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