Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy the beauty of these gardens. Even though the title is Azalea they have blooms of various sorts year round, of course Spring is the best time to go If you just want the azaleas. If youre looking for a very large park this may not be your place but this is quaint, small and a perfect little gem, not far from downtown. Whenever we have guests from our home state, We have a list of places where we take them, this is on the list and everyone always loves it.

It was absolutely gorgeous. This was my first time visiting and I would definitely go back. Due to the beautiful scenic views, many photographer uses it as great photo opportunities. However, it was a very peaceful experience.I plan to visit again.

Got plans for dinner downtown? Stop here first! Beautiful!!There’s small trails filled with beautiful plants and fountains that can take from 15 min to an hour to walk.Stop here before your date downtown.

A small but tranquil garden near centennial campus. There are hundreds of azaleas here and the show must be amazing when they are in bloom. We visited after the end of the season so there werent any azaleas blooming, but there are plenty of other flowers to enjoy. There are lots of birds, bird houses, and bird feeders to view. A great place to enjoy nature or snap some photos. Very peaceful!

Nicely arranged garden. It was quite pleasant on the eyes and the olfactory senses. Its not very large as far as overall size but there is plenty to see. If you have an hour to kill I would recommend checking it out.

Great spot for a serene walk in the garden. U can relax and enjoy for hours n hours and no one would disturb you.

A Raleigh jewel. WRAL graciously shares this park like area with the community. An impressive variety of azaleas which are breathtaking in spring. Also many types of rhododendrons, hydrangeas and hostas. Interesting outdoor sculpture and several fountains. Thank you WRAL!

Gorgeous in mid-azalea bloom season. Flowers of all kinds--not just azaleas--turn it into a lovely paradise, with several green lawns suitable for lounging with friends and family. Apparently popular romantic photo shoot area, as there was a proposal as well as several groups of prom kids out and about with their photographers (besides the roaming photographers just enjoying some pretty flower photography).

Excellent, well-tended gardens next to WRAL studios and NC State. The size of the gardens is astounding, and one has to wonder about the investment of love and labor for the many beautiful plants and bird feeders. The gardens attract a lot of photographers, amateur and professional, so plan ahead to come at an off-peak time during the week.

It is a small park with equally sized parking lot & parking is free. I have even noticed charging stations for electronic cars. There are different pathways of the park & many benches place to sit & relax & enjoy the nature, beautiful seasonal flowers & different trees. There is a small area for having a picnic with tables & benches. Many bird feeders & sculptures are placed along the pathway. There are wind chimes & reflectors of different shapes hanging from tree branches. There is fountain also, making a beautiful backdrop for photos. Many Wedding shoots take place here in the garden.

The WRAL Azalea Garden is a very beautiful place to go just to walk and look at the amazing flowers take family pics or even just for a small piece of mind break

Just passing here. I am happy that I stopped.

So gorgeous! Love the colors and the variety of the azaleas. Follow the path to the sitting area and have lunch among the beautiful setting!!

Cute and quaint gardens that are perfect for portrait sessions. We recently photographed a family at this place and loved how the photos turned out. Photos by: Keepsake Memories Photography

Must be amazing when the flowers are in bloom!

Beautiful place! Larte variety of plants and kept very well maintained. Really enjoyed it. Lots of shaded areaa for kids to run around.

Beautiful little garden to stroll through or take photos! Its a wonderful thing to have locally! Ive gone here over the years to take special photos in the later spring/early summer.

Beautiful park in Raleigh for photos, especially gorgeous when the azaleas are in full bloom! Its very well maintained and has great walking paths throughout the garden.

Nice garden with beautiful flowers. Great option to spend a couple of hours relaxing.

Very calming, paths are beautiful and a great way to relax with hubby. Beautiful place for engagement pictures or a wedding.

Truly spectacular for about 3 weeks a year usually centered around mid-April. Nice enough at other times but when the azaleas bloom, its amazing.

My wife and I went to WRAL to see the tower lighting December 2nd 2019 not the azalea gardens since it was not the season. However smiles, Christmas cheer and just really nice down to earth staff and wonderful people were all around! Mike Maze came out to the crowd and spoke to us just like we had known each other for years and we just thought that was the greatest moment of the evening! I know the tower lighting was the reason for this event but we just felt extra special because the news crew that we watch every night on TV took the time out of their busy schedule to just welcome us and thanked us for watching WRAL! I know it sounds silly but it made our evening! Thanks to everyone at WRAL for being our go to place for news, weather, sports and more. Also thanks for hosting such an awesome event last night and for those of you who werent there you missed out on a good time!!!

Despite the gloomy weather, the flowers are smiling

Always a nice spot to stop for a short walk, but especially in the Spring when azaleas and bulbs are at their peak. Great also in the fall, or any time just to stretch your legs.

Beautiful place to walk through or take photos

This place is gorgeous the only down fall is that the pathways are not made for wheelchairs or walkers to easily navigate.

We took a stroll through the garden before doing a tour of the studios. Unfortunately, the azaleas were not in bloom, but several of the rhododendrons were. They have a wide assortment of azaleas and I can only imagine how beautiful the garden is when they are in full bloom. The gardens are well maintained and all the plants are very healthy. They have good signage so you can identify different plants. Overall, a fun experience. We will definitely visit again.

Absolutely love these gardens ! This was in April and there are so many gorgeous plants to look at. This was just a small portion of the displays. There are different areas to sit throughout and just take it in the gorgeous views !

Beautiful garden. Go out & get some fresh air.

Gorgeous gardens! Perfect for taking pictures, enjoying nature and of course clearing your mind :)

Perfect little spot for an afternoon stroll.

Love walking this place. Great for photos and just relaxing

Beautiful. Some of the flowers are in full bloom and still more to bloom.

We took a stroll through the garden before doing a tour of the studios. Unfortunately, the azaleas were not in bloom, but several of the rhododendrons were. They have a wide assortment of azaleas and I can only imagine how beautiful the garden is when they are in full bloom. The gardens are well maintained and all the plants are very healthy. They have good signage so you can identify different plants. Overall, a fun experience. We will definitely visit again.

Beautiful nice picture spot and small crafts

Beautiful garden of azaleas, plants, other ornamental bushes and flowers with a pretty water fountain. Took my daughter’s senior prom pictures there this Saturday. Free parking and wheelchair accessible

This place is fantastic. Its rarely crowded unless theres an event that is happening. Watch out for prom season for example. The best time to go is definitely in the spring as I feel the flowers are in bloom during that time. Though there are plenty of year round flowers that can be seen. There are plenty of paths to walk around as well as plentiful seating. Great place for a date or family. You may even catch a wedding.

Beautiful venue. However, it would behoove them not to schedule events so close together...there was several prom couples and their parents doing photos right next to the wedding we were attending. Somewhat distracting....

Nice small garden.

It is beautiful and the area is bursting with flowers and greenery. It is a great place to have Mothers Day photo shoot after church. The weather was just right - not too hot. We quickly found location to do the mini photo shoot before heading home.

Really cool place to spend some time and take in the scenery. Surprisingly large amounts of flowers and trees. Good if youre already in the area to come and check it out. Love that theres also a nice trail nearby.

WRAL has certainly blessed Raleigh with these lovely gardens. Its the most peaceful, beautiful place in Raleigh!

This was a glorious surprise that I found on a wrong turn...the flowers and trees are divine! Lovely walk or a place to picnic!

Lovely flowers. Peaceful setting.

Great place to just relax and enjoy being outside. I took a friend and she loved it.

Peaceful place in the city in between 2 major thoroughfares; but in its own little world.Beautiful annuals and perennials. Beautifully maintained.Cant wait to see it when the azaleas are in bloom!!!

For a small garden with a touch of class!

Had my wedding here. The garden was beautiful, chairs were set up just the way I needed them. Wish the fountain was clean and working. Also would have been nice if some came down to check in with us make sure everything was good, instead of at the end someone just running in to take a picture.

Beautiful walking area

The gardens at WRAL are a beautiful part of the Raleigh area. Azaleas mostly bloom in the spring, so it is by far the best in the spring, near tax time (April 15). The State Farmers market and the NC State Arboretum are also close by, so be sure to check those out too! I think WRAL sharing their gardens with us is a huge community benefit provided by WRAL, and I am thankful to them!

Visited twice to view different seasons. Beautiful!

Great photo location beautiful scenery

Such a beautiful place to visit. Flowers were still blooming. You can do a picnic. They provide bathroom facility.

Beautiful

Love it when the flowers are in bloom, its still a pretty garden to walk around when theyre not in boom.

Love this hidden gem.

Great garden downtown to take a stroll through.

Great place to take visitors to the area. Nice variety of labeled plants throughout the gardens. A few cheerful sculptures. Very nicely formally landscaped areas and some more naturalized. Benches throughout for resting or just taking in the scenery.

Peaceful!

Beautiful gardens..

Place is a masterpiece of incredible care and thought. Love all the beautiful spots around here but can be assured they take wonderful care of these gardens

Very nice garden that isnt really advertised. It has great parking and nice trails to see the azaleas. Definitely go when they are in bloom.

Beautiful setting, visited after a tour of the WRAL studio. Although the azaleas were not in season when we visited, we had a wonderful time.

This place is so peaceful and serene no matter what season it is. Yes, the azaleas are absolutely gorgeous, but my favorites are the hydrangeas. So pretty. And if youre lucky, you might catch a glimpse of my favorite news and weather people!

A beautiful little Oasis located behind the WRAL studios on Western Blvd. All kinds of azaleas as well as other flowering bushes line paths that miander the hills on behind the WRAL offices and create a tapestry on color and texture. Definitely worth spending some time there.

A great place to visit.

Just a beautiful place in which we were amazed as to the size and the different plants that were planted there. Very peaceful. Place was immaculate.

Beautiful, beautiful garden! Im taking prom and graduation pictures here. The flowers were so pretty, so was the grass and just the scenery in general. Loved it.

Beautiful garden,love all the winding paths!We took photos here for my daughters prom! AMAZING

The gardens are simply stunning. We were there to take prom pictures along with many others. This is a place everyone who lives in the area should visit at least once.

Absolutely beautiful! Early spring is the best time to go to see the azaleas. There are also other native plants like Hellebores and different ferns.

This is an absolutely beautiful place to visit. The flowers and trees there are all gorgeous and the side of the gardens are much bigger in person. I highly recommend seeing this place. Also, its very relaxing and tranquil and offers benches to sit on along the trails. Even on a hot sunny day, the tall trees provide shade so its cooler and not as bright.

Great Place for Kids

The Ligon Jazz Band went, and the garden looks amazing

So beautiful and quite and lovely I loved having my mothers fotoshoot there

First time I have ever visited, was very impressed.

This place is a hidden gem. Seriously

Well groomed, azalea garden with easy walkways and other plants and trees labeled. An special area for weddings or other events. Restroom is available.

Well manicured but not quite yet in full bloom. Will definitely go again as the season gets further along.

If you love colorful flowers, this is a dont miss, especially in the spring!

Been here more times than can count such a pretty pladevfor a walk

Beautiful garden year around. Stop and listen to the birds and you might spot a rabbit or 3.

Great serene place. Went there for prom pics amd the gardens are very well maintained

Great place for a lunch break stroll.. tons of shade and foliage

The flowers were beautiful! There is a path you can walk through the garden and it just feels so serene. I loved spending time here relaxing and would like to go back and have a picnic

Loved it so peaceful

Celebrating my wifes birthday. Very relaxing.

Beautiful. there are some wasps around the fountain, but if youre nice to them they wont bother you. a great place to take pictures and lots of people know, so expect at least 2 others to be taking pics too. its suprisingly big with lots of different kinds of flowers. most of them are marked so you know what kind they are.

Love this place. Even when the azaleas are done blooming, there are blooming plants to emjoy.

Azaleas were in full bloom.Pretty colors

Lovely place for an awesome Instagram backdrop!️

Beautifully landscaped gardens. Azaleas, Camelias, and perennials combine to make a great experience.

We go to the gardens almost every year in the spring, and its always a treat for the whole family! We love it!

The gardens are beautiful and I am.looking in to their business services

Its a cute garden. No complaints; its a nice walk around for sure. My little one loved it.

Amazing and beautiful place. Great place to bring family and take pictures. Loved it

What a beautiful sight! Perfect place for a small wedding

Beautiful and perfect to walk through. The flowers are always bright and catch your eyes. Very peaceful.

Amazingly beautiful! Cant imagine what its like in full bloom.

Absolutely Breathtaking when all the Azaleas are in bloom ️