Celebrate the incoming year by joining us on a First Day Hike! Enjoy a fresh start to the year and soak up the magic of the winter woods. This hike will take place on natural surface trails, with occasional bridges, roots, and rocks. Strollers will be accessible for part of the hike (approximately 1 mile). The total hike will be approximately 2.5 miles. Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink
The trees are bare and the air is chilly. Maybe there’s snow! Join us on a hike along Forest Ridge Park’s Shoreline Trail. Our experienced guides will discuss how to prepare and dress for a winter hike and point out interesting features along the trail. We’ll also discuss how to Leave No Trace when you're in the woods. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, our hikes cater to all skill levels and offer a chance to disconnect and recharge while enjoying the great outdoors. So lace up your shoes and join us for an adventure! Ages: 14 and upCost: $6Register on RecLink
Get ready to groove, sing, and learn! Join our storyteller Patty Cake as she weaves imagery and songs to tell the story of black emancipation and determination. Ages: AllCost: Free
The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns. The Parks Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 6:00 pm.
Back by popular demand, author and local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen will be doing her trolley tour of Historic Black Neighborhoods for Emancipation Day! Join Cauthen to explore some of Raleigh’s Historic Black Neighborhoods. The tour will start at the John P "Top" Greene Community Center (401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd). Ages: AllCost: Adults $10, Children $4Register on RecLink
Back by popular demand, author and local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen will be doing her trolley tour of Historic Black Neighborhoods for Emancipation Day! Join Cauthen to explore some of Raleigh’s Historic Black Neighborhoods. The tour will start at the John P "Top" Greene Community Center (401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd). Ages: AllCost: Adults $10, Children $4Register on RecLink
Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment The mission of the 35th USCT reenactors based out of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, is to educate people on the larger role that African Americans played during the Civil War. Travel back in time to see the 35th USCT as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camp and the front lines. Ages: AllCost: Free