Open Houses and Public Hearings

On  March 22 from 10 a.m.  - 12 p.m., Raleigh Parks will host an open project house at Brier Creek Community Center (10810 Globe Road, Raleigh, NC 27617). Drop in anytime to view final draft schematic design, talk to Raleigh Parks staff and the design team, and share your thoughts. Learn More About the Erinsbrook Park Project Location: Brier Creek Community Center Age: All Cost: Free No Registration Required

Celebrate childhood at our annual Children's Day event, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh and La Ley 101.1 FM. Día del Niño is a Mexican celebration on April 30 that honors children with fun activities. This year’s event features Youth Music Day with performances by the Triangle Music Education Consortium, interactive activities, and resource tables. Details Location: Moore Square Park Date: Satruday, April 26 Time: 1 - 5 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Program Schedule 1 - 1:30 p.m. Community Music School Oak Town Pop & Rock Bands 1:30 - 2 p.m. Raleigh Children’s Orchestra 2 - 2:30 p.m. Wake Forest Community Orchestra 2:30 - 3 p.m. The Raleigh Music Collective 3 - 3:30 p.m. Collaborative performance mariachi band Viva México and Youth Music Day Students, featuring student performances on “Cielito Lindo” and “Las Chiapanecas” 3:30 - 4 p.m. North Carolina Chamber Music Institute 4 - 4:30 p.m. United Strings of Color 4:30 - 5 p.m. Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble

We are hosting a public meeting to share updates on the watershed study and our stormwater programs and services. Stop by during the meeting to talk with stormwater staff! Learn more about the Rocky Branch and Walnut Creek Watershed Study. What is a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or rains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. We all live in a watershed and are responsible for protecting and maintaining our local streams.

Learn about the improvements planned for the Mine Creek Greenway at a public open house on Tuesday, June 3, from 4  to 7 p.m. at the Sertoma Arts Center, Raleigh Room, located at 1400 W. Millbrook Road. An additional opportunity to learn about the improvements will also be held on Saturday, June 7,  from 8  to 11 a.m. at the Shelley Lake parking lot located at 1140 W. Millbrook Road. The section of Mine Creek Trail included as part of this project extends from Shelley Lake south to Crabtree Creek Greenway, near North Hills Drive. The proposed improvements include trail resurfacing, improved community access, safety enhancements, and pedestrian bridge replacement. We welcome your feedback and look forward to providing an improved greenway experience! Learn more about the Mine Creek Greenway Project Details Sertoma Arts Center Tuesday, June 3, 4 - 7 p.m. Shelly Lake parking lot Saturday, June 7,  8 - 11 a.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Please join us for the Big Branch Greenway Connector Phase 2 Project Open House. During this event, three proposed alignment options will be shared for the segment of the project running between Six Forks Road and Wake Towne Drive. Attendees will be able to learn about, and ask questions about, one streamside alignment option that runs along the west side of Big Branch as well as two roadside options, one running along Plantation Road and Belvin Drive and the other running along Plantation Road and Hines Drive.

Learn about the improvements planned for the Mine Creek Greenway at a public open house on Tuesday, June 3, from 4  to 7 p.m. at the Sertoma Arts Center, Raleigh Room, located at 1400 W. Millbrook Road. Learn about the improvements planned for the Mine Creek Greenway on Saturday, June 7,  from 8  to 11 a.m. at the Shelley Lake parking lot located at 1140 W. Millbrook Road. The section of Mine Creek Trail included as part of this project extends from Shelley Lake south to Crabtree Creek Greenway, near North Hills Drive. The proposed improvements include trail resurfacing, improved community access, safety enhancements, and pedestrian bridge replacement. We welcome your feedback and look forward to providing an improved greenway experience! Learn more about the Mine Creek Greenway Project Details Shelly Lake parking lot Saturday, June 7,  8 - 11 a.m. Ages: All Cost: Free