Poe's PlayWELL Park

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Poe's PlayWELL Park Our 1.5-acre one-of-a-kind health education playground offers children the opportunity to learn about health experientially while having fun.

The world’s first health education playground:
Our 1.5-acre one-of-a-kind health education playground offers children the opportunity to learn about health in an active way. Students are also able to enjoy an outdoor lunch under two covered picnic areas equipped with tables and trash cans. WakeMed is the lead sponsor of WakeMed’s PlayWELL Park at Poe and provides landscape maintenance as an in-kind donation. Some of the activities include:

Physical Activity Tree House – Kids climb the rib rise and nerve net, and slide through giant arteries. Nutri-Climb – Climbing the nutrition wall, kids experience the “downfall” of too many wrong food choices. Bone Balance – While learning to grow strong bones and teeth, kids can balance their way through the bone yard. In One Ear – Kids of all ages will dangle in the air as they fly from ear to ear. Pulse Chimes – The playground comes alive with the sound of chimes as kids monitor their pulse. Pedal Posts – Kids will be challenged to coordinate their hands and feet to show how heart and lungs, muscles and bones work together. Shade Shelter Cap with Sunglasses and Tongue Slide – Kids will learn how easy it is to protect their skin from harmful UV rays. Healthy Choices Maze – This a-MAZE-ing challenge, full of twists and turns, will teach kids the importance of healthy choices.

08/14/2026

PlayWELL Park is closed
Friday, August 14, 2026 due to unanticipated construction complications.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

RESTROOM FACILITIES UNDER RENOVATIONJULY 27 - AUGUST 28Although we do not anticipate interruptions to park hours, occasi...
07/28/2026

RESTROOM FACILITIES UNDER RENOVATION
JULY 27 - AUGUST 28

Although we do not anticipate interruptions to park hours, occasional adjustments may occur due to construction. Please call (919) 231-4006 in advance of visiting to confirm daily hours. Thanks for your patience.

In an effort to continuously improve our facilities, our main restrooms inside the Poe Center are currently under renovation.

Alternative restroom options are available:

🚻Clean, well-maintained portable restrooms with handwashing stations will be located on-site.

🚻Additional indoor restroom facilities will be available at the Department of Health and Human Services, which is within walking distance.

Our team will be available to direct visitors to the appropriate facilities and answer any questions upon arrival.

We appreciate your understanding as we make these improvements to better serve our community.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

07/03/2026

Happy Independence Day!

The Poe Center and PlayWELL Park will be closed July 3 in observance. The park will re-open Monday, July 6 during regular business hours.

Have lunch at PlayWELL Park this summer!
06/18/2026

Have lunch at PlayWELL Park this summer!

Come have lunch at Poe's PlayWELL Park. Every Wednesday during the ...

06/18/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

PlayWELL Park will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance.

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, PlayWELL Park will be closed on Monday, May 25.

05/18/2026
Calling families with rising 1st - 5th graders!Join us on Saturday at PlayWELL Park from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Camp...
05/11/2026

Calling families with rising 1st - 5th graders!
Join us on Saturday at PlayWELL Park from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Camp Preview Day!
Get to know camp staff and experience a few of the health-science activities that make Camp PlayWELL a great option for your summer camp needs.

Register for camp at the event and save $50 off your registration.

04/10/2026

If your kids like PlayWELL Park, they'll LOVE Camp PlayWELL at the Poe Center. Not only do they get lots of playtime at park, they also get to enjoy the Poe Center's GrowWELL Garden, CookWELL Kitchen, and all the fun and unique exhibits at the Poe Center.

Come spend your summer at PlayWELL Park!

Register today! Space is limited.

https://www.poehealth.org/camp-playwell/

Address

224 Sunnybrook Road
Raleigh, NC
27610

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+19192314006

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