Parks Committee
2025-03-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

Five Points Spring Fling
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Friday, May 16th – 5:30-7:30 PM
Grab your lawn chair, pack a blanket, and bring the whole family! Kick back with live music while the kids (and kids at heart!) enjoy festival-style games, cornhole, and more fun on the big lawn. Then head inside to get a taste of our programs—art classes, yoga, soul line dancing, drumming, and plenty more to explore!
Live Music:
Get Ready to Dance! The Raleigh Parks Band will be rocking the back patio all night long! Made up of talented City of Raleigh employees, this crowd-favorite group brings the energy with popular covers that’ll have you dancing in no time. They’ve played all over town—and now they’re bringing the party to you!
Food Trucks:
Come Hungry! We’ve got delicious eats lined up just for you! Kids 12 & under can grab free pizza from our awesome neighbors at Timber Pizza. Plus, treat yourself to tasty bites from Party in a Pita, Lee’s Kitchen, and cool off with a refreshing Jones Lemonade Slushy. Yum!
No registration required. Schedule of program demonstrations will be listed at the facility on the day of the event.
Location – 2000 Noble Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608

Parks Committee
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
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.
This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.
Phone: 1-312-626-6799
Webinar ID: 932-2279-7606

Barwell Community Garden Workday
2025-07-24 08:30 - 10:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Raleigh Park staff wanted to give everyone a friendly reminder about the Barwell Community Garden workday coming up on Thursday (7/24/25). We have advertised the start time for 8:30. I am hopeful that we can have some existing community gardeners there during the cleanup as well,

Date/Time:
Thu, Jul 24, 2025 – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Meeting Location:
Barwell Road Community Garden
5857 Barwell Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
View Map / Get Directions

Organizer:
Amy Ballard
amy.ballard@raleighnc.gov
919-996-2767

See link for details and sign up.

Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources – Volunteer Console

South Park Heritage Trail Public Engagement Session
2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us to share your thoughts and provide feedback on the Schematic Design for the South Park Heritage Trail.
The proposed South Park Heritage Trail is an approximately two-mile-long cultural trail that will tell the story of this important historically Black neighborhood. Located in the South Park Cultural District, the trail will promote the history and stories important to the community, increasing awareness of the area’s rich history and its importance to downtown Raleigh’s evolution.
Details and Schedule
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 9
Ages: All

Presentation: 6 p.m.
Question and Answers: 6:30 p.m.
Open House: 7 – 8 p.m.

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Love Your Falls Lake Event! - CANCELLED DUE TO GOVT SHUTDOWN
2025-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Falls Lake Dam, 11405 Falls of Neuse Rd, Wake Forest, NC, 27587

Dix Park Community Committee Meeting
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
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.
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Dix Park Leadership Committee
2025-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, the Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan. The Leadership Committee is supported by City staff and will make recommendations to the Raleigh City Council, which has final approval on the implementation of the Master Plan.
Dix Park Leadership Committee Meetings take place at the Dix Park Chapel the fourth Tuesday of every month with exception of summer break and winter holidays.
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Dix Park Leadership Committee
2025-11-25 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603

Parks Committee - CANCELLED
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
