Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

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. This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. Committee Report - Liaison Representative 3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) 4. Presentation 4.1 Update to the City's Development Ordinance 4.2 John P. Top Greene Community Center and Park – Proposed Renaming This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.3 What We Do Series - Parks and Natural Resources (PNR) - Engagement This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.4 User Fee Update 4.5 Carolina Pines Park - Accessibility Grant Playground Project 4.6 Lake Lynn West Loop Improvement Project - Schematic Design Presentation This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. Directors Report 5.1 Director 6. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 6.1 Parks Committee 6.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 6.3 Greenway Committee 6.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and […]

Black History Trolley Tour

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

Black History Trolley Tour Sat, Feb 8th, 2025 1 pm; 3:00 pm LOCATION Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for this special edition of our popular Black history tour highlighting Oberlin Village. Tours will begin at Mordecai Historic Park and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic Turner House and Oberlin Cemetery and learn about the neighborhood’s history of community and freedom. Tours will take place Saturday, February 8th at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and last an hour and a half. Registration is $15 and can be purchased online using RecLink. For more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.

Black History Trolley Tour

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

Black History Trolley Tour Sat, Feb 8th, 2025 1 pm; 3:00 pm LOCATION Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for this special edition of our popular Black history tour highlighting Oberlin Village. Tours will begin at Mordecai Historic Park and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic Turner House and Oberlin Cemetery and learn about the neighborhood’s history of community and freedom. Tours will take place Saturday, February 8th at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and last an hour and a half. Registration is $15 and can be purchased online using RecLink. For more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board — cancelled

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

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 What We Do Series - Active Adults 4.2 Dix Park Project Updates 5. Action Item 5.1 John P. Top Greene Community Center and Park – Proposed Renaming 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 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee 8. Committee Reports - Liaison Representatives 8.1 Arts Commission and PADB 8.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission 8.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board 8.4 Dix Leadership Committee 8.5 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board 8.6 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports 8.7 PRGAB Nominating Ad-hoc Committee […]

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

A. These items will be discussed during the meeting 1. N/A 2. TC-10-2024 Cottage Court Garages This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Pending items not scheduled for discussion at this meeting 1. N/A The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m. The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be streamed for public viewing - watch meeting. The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

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 Sertoma Arts Center Schematic Design This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.2 River Cane Wetland Park Schematic Design Approval This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. Directors Report 5.1 Director 6. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 6.1 Parks Committee 6.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 6.3 Greenways Committee 6.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee 7. Committee Reports - Liaison Representatives 7.1 Arts Commission and PADB 7.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission 7.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board 7.4 Dix Leadership Committee 7.5 FY26 PRGAB Work Plan Ad hoc Committee 7.6 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board 7.7 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison […]

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

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 Erinsbrook Park Schematic Design Approval This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.2 Update from RPD on their Greenway Unit 5. Directors Report 5.1 Director 6. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 6.1 Parks Committee 6.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 6.3 Greenways Committee 6.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee 7. Committee Reports - Liaison Representatives 7.1 Arts Commission and PADB 7.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission 7.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board 7.4 Dix Leadership Committee 7.5 FY26 PRGAB Work Plan Ad hoc Committee 7.6 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board 7.7 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports This Agenda Item Contains an […]

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m. The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be streamed for public viewing - watch meeting. The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m. The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be streamed for public viewing - watch meeting. The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Big Branch Greenway Connector Trail

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Big Branch Greenway Connector Trail- Phase 2 Survey Results and Upcoming Meetings Over the past year, the City has conducted outreach for four segments of the Big Branch Greenway Connector Trail. Hundreds of residents shared ideas at open houses, pop-up events, and through online surveys. In the most recent survey, over 1,600 people participated. Now that outreach efforts are complete, project overview and recommendations will be presented to the following: Greenway Committee: July 14, 2025 - 4 p.m. Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W Hargett St, Room 303 Raleigh, NC 27601 Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board: July 17, 2025 - 6 p.m. Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W Hargett St, City Council Chambers Raleigh, NC 27601 City Council: August 19, 2025 - 1 pm 222 W Hargett St, City Council Chambers Raleigh, NC 27601 For more details on these upcoming meetings or to view the results of the Big Branch Greenway Connector trail Phase 2 online survey, please, visit the Big Branch Greenway Connector project page.