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 Raleigh Parks for an informational event at the site of the future Neuse River Park! Staff will be located at three different stations along the greenway trail, sharing information about the proposed plans for the park. This event will have content similar to the Public Workshop on March 4, but presented on-site! Parking is available at the existing greenway trailhead at 12030 Old Falls of Neuse Road.
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.
Improvements are coming to Caraleigh Park! Raleigh Parks staff will be at Eliza Pool Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 to share information about this exciting project. Stop by to chat about what you would like to see at the park. For more information about the project, visit the Caraleigh Park Improvements Project webpage.
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
Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor family celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling. Discover author and illustrator workshops, interactive performances, collaborative art installations, creative crafts, talented vendors, artisan food, and inspiring entertainment. Join us for a day immersed in stories that will spark your imagination to experience children’s literature and art in a whole new way! Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is open to all with books & activities designed for all ages. This year's theme for Chapter 3 will be announced soon. More information to come as we confirm authors and entertainment for 2024. This event is free and open to the public. For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Age: All Cost: Free
Explore Raleigh’s past, present, and future of sports on the Historic Raleigh Trolley! From horse racing to hockey, this tour will feature sports both professional and amateur as it visits locations still active and those long forgotten. For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.Ages: AllCost: $12
Hop Out to Abbotts Creek and Meet the Bunny. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in games and crafts. After making your way through the crafts and games, stop for a picture with the bunny and pick up a plush egg from the egg patch. Due to the limited number of crafts and prizes pre-registration is required for each participant. Ages: 0-6Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink
Raleigh Parks is hiring for unique positions across our department! Attend our upcoming job fair to find the perfect fit for you. Connect with hiring managers, enjoy free food and fun, and be entered to win two free tickets to Dix Park’s Dreamville Festival! Cost: FreeRSVP Today to Find Your Dream Job Work With:Youth ProgramsBefore/After SchoolTeen ProgramsCommunity CentersNatureAquaticsAthleticsInclusionHistoric ResourcesAmusements...and more!
National Teen Day is a day to celebrate teens for who they are and the positive contributions they make to our community and world. Come join us on this day as we provide teens with an environment of affirmation and celebration. Ages 12-17 (middle to high school) are invited to attend. This event will feature fun outdoor games, food, music, video games and a climbing wall. Come and join the fun! Ages: 12-17 (middle to high school)Cost: Free
1. Call to Order 2. General Public Requests and Comments – (Please limit comments to 3 minutes) 2.1 We invite each person wishing to speak before the Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board to stand at the podium, state your name and address, and make your statement. Your information will be received and either placed on the next agenda, forwarded to a subcommittee, forwarded to the Raleigh City Council, referred to the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Director, or received as information. 3. Committee Report - Liaison Representative 3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) 4. Presentation 4.1 Recreation Division - Overview of Athletic Services Program: "What We Do" Series 4.2 Smoky Hollow Park Schematic Design Presentation This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.3 Raleigh Parks System Plan - Project Update 4.4 Raleigh Parks - Rezoning and Development Plan Review 4.5 Project Update - SWING Racquet and Paddle 4.6 FY25 PRGAB Work Plan Review Process and Creation of Ad hoc Committee This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. Minutes 5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 6. Directors Report 6.1 Director 7. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 7.1 Parks Committee 7.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 7.3 Greenways Committee 7.4 […]