Parks & Rec

Come learn about what’s happening at and around Dix Park!  There are a number of projects and ongoing studies supporting the transformation of the park. Drop in to the Chapel to learn more about individual projects and chat with staff and consultants. Projects to be Showcased Include Rocky Branch Enhancement Cultural Interpretation Plan Accessibility Improvements Gipson Play Plaza Stone Houses Renovation Lake Wheeler Rd Improvements Western Blvd Bus Rapid Transit Learn more about the Dix Park Project Summit

*This meeting will take place during the Dix Park Project Summit.  The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendations to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement. The Dix Park Community Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603. View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City's paperless system

Raleigh Parks is hosting a public open house for the future Smoky Hollow Park. View the current plans and speak to City staff and the project team. Following this open house, Raleigh Parks will present these plans at the March 21 Parks, Recreation, and Greenways Advisory Board meeting. The open house will be at the site of the future park, 1014 N. West Street.  Please enter the site at the N. West Street entry. In case of severe weather, the open house will be held at Halifax Park Community Center, 1023 Halifax Street. As approved by the City Council in the Smoky Hollow Park Concept Plan, Smoky Hollow Park has been designed as a passive park with a restored Pigeon House Branch restoration, wetlands, pathways, gathering areas, and extensive landscape and naturalized areas. For more information on the project and engagement opportunities, please visit the Smoky Hollow Park Project page. Ages: AllCost: Free

It is back and better than ever at Forest Ridge Park! This unsanctioned, flex-start tournament highlights the park’s 18-hole disc golf course. The tournament will include both recreational and advanced player divisions. Player packs for each player and prizes for each division will be awarded to the top three players! Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Cost: $25 per playerRegister on RecLink

Join us in the gym for a super cool dance party the entire family will enjoy! Activities will include music, games and more! Chavis is where it is at! Ages: AllCost: Free

Join us at Moore Square for the 2024 Rootle Roadster Tour kick-off on Saturday, March 9, in downtown Raleigh. PBS North Carolina and partners will host a free block party for families outside Marbles Kids Museum. Families are invited to engage with interactive exhibits and PBS-themed activities in the Marbles courtyard and explore the community booths across the street in Moore Square. All activities in the Marbles courtyard, along Hargett Street, and in Moore Square are free to the public. Additionally, the IMAX theater at Marbles will present free screenings of the new PBS KIDS series Lyla in the Loop. Food trucks will be available for families to purchase lunch and snacks. Admission inside Marbles Kids Museum is not included. Ages: All/Family-friendlyCost: FreeDoes not include admission to Marbles Kids Museum.

Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us! We will be making crafts, going on a treasure hunt, making some fun snacks, and much more. Please pre-register so we can plan accordingly. Ages: 2-5Cost: $8 per participantRegister on RecLink

oin us at Tarboro Road Community Center! We will have a morning of St Patrick's Day-themed crafts, music, and an epic glow-in-the-dark dance party! It is a perfect place to bond with your little one, and we will provide all the materials! We look forward to seeing you! Date: Saturday, March 16Time: 10 - 11 a.m.Ages: 2-10Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink