Pier 6 Flower Field

The monarch butterfly is one of the most frequent visitors to the Pier 6 Flower Field. Seen the most often here in late August while on their great annual migration.

Pier 6, and the Flower Field, was completed and opened to the public on October 21, 2015

Among the most vibrant plants in the Pier 6 Flower Field is the deep yellow Heliopsis helianthoides, commonly called the False Sunflower or Smooth Oxeye. This native plant can grow to nearly 6ft tall and looks amazing in later summer.

The Playgrounds at Pier 6 were developed in collaboration with child development experts at the Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State University, the playgrounds create distinct play environments that cater to the skills and interests of different ages and skills.

In June, 2010 nearly 7 acres of park land on Pier 6 opened including a 1.6 acre destination playground featuring Slide Mountain, Swing Valley, the Water Lab and Sandbox Village.

There are over 20 swings in Swing Valley.

Nearly 500 different species have been identified on Pier 6: more than 50 different birds; 200 insects; and more than 200 different plant species.

On Pier 6, approximately 8,000 cubic yards of manufactured soil lies atop 16,000 cubic yards of clean bulk fill.

Pier 6 contains an underground rain water retention system that can hold up to 127,000 gallons of water. This reused stormwater will contribute to the park’s horticultural water needs.

The monarch butterfly is one of the most frequent visitors to the Pier 6 Flower Field. Seen the most often here in late August while on their great annual migration.

Pier 6, and the Flower Field, was completed and opened to the public on October 21, 2015

Among the most vibrant plants in the Pier 6 Flower Field is the deep yellow Heliopsis helianthoides, commonly called the False Sunflower or Smooth Oxeye. This native plant can grow to nearly 6ft tall and looks amazing in later summer.

The Playgrounds at Pier 6 were developed in collaboration with child development experts at the Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State University, the playgrounds create distinct play environments that cater to the skills and interests of different ages and skills.

In June, 2010 nearly 7 acres of park land on Pier 6 opened including a 1.6 acre destination playground featuring Slide Mountain, Swing Valley, the Water Lab and Sandbox Village.

Nearly 500 different species have been identified on Pier 6: more than 50 different birds; 200 insects; and more than 200 different plant species.

There are over 20 swings in Swing Valley.

On Pier 6, approximately 8,000 cubic yards of manufactured soil lies atop 16,000 cubic yards of clean bulk fill.

Pier 6 contains an underground rain water retention system that can hold up to 127,000 gallons of water. This reused stormwater will contribute to the park’s horticultural water needs.