Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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 Crabtree Creek West Greenway Suspension Bridge Naming
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4.2 This Is What We Do: Parks and Natural Resources Grounds Program

4.3 Situation Assessment – Leaf Out: Goals and Guidance for Trees on City Property
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4.4 Raleigh Parks Plan Update
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Action Items

5.1 Nomination Ad hoc Committee – New Member Recommendations

6. Directors Report

6.1 Director
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

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

9. Chair Report/Announcements

9.1 Chair

10. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

11. Adjournment

11.1 Adjourn Meeting

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
2024-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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 John P. Top Greene Community Center and Park – Proposed Renaming
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4.2 Development Agreement: Z-4-24 (5009 Louisburg Rd)

4.3 Tarboro Road Park – Concept Design Update
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Action Item

5.1 Crabtree Creek West Greenway Suspension Bridge Naming
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5.2 John Chavis Memorial Park Phase II, John P. Top Greene Community Center Expansion – Schematic Design and South Park Heritage Trail – Concept Design
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5.3 Neuse River Park Master Plan Adoption
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5.4 Raleigh Parks Plan Update
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5.5 Walnut Creek Trail Improvements Project – Schematic Design Presentation
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 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
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

9. Chair Report/Announcements

9.1 Chair – Holiday Social

10. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

11. Adjournment

11.1 Adjourn Meeting

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 Committee
2024-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) normally meets in person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public from January – November.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2025-01-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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 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 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

7.6 PRGAB Nominating Ad-hoc Committee

7.7 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

8. Chair Report/Announcements

8.1 Chair

9. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

10. Adjournment

10.1 Adjourn Meeting

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.

Black History Trolley Tour
2025-02-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-02-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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

9. Chair Report/Announcements

9.1 Chair

10. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

11. Adjournment

11.1 Adjourn Meeting

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
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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 Reports
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7.8 PRGAB Nominating Ad-hoc Committee

8. Chair Report/Announcements

8.1 Chair

9. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

10. Adjournment

10.1 Adjourn Meeting

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
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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 Attachment.

7.8 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards

8. Chair Report/Announcements

8.1 Chair

9. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

10. Adjournment

10.1 Adjourn Meeting

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
2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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) – No Report

4. Presentation

4.1 Update on RPD Greenway Unit

4.2 Big Branch Greenway Connector Project – Schematic Design Presentation and Approval
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Public Comments – Big Branch Greenway Connector Project – (Please limit comments to 3 minutes)

5.1 Public Comments

6. Presentation

6.1 Tarboro Road Park Schematic Design Approval
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Directors Report

7.1 Director

8. Committee Reports – Standing Committees

8.1 Parks Committee

8.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee

8.3 Greenways Committee

8.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee

9. Committee Reports – Liaison Representatives

9.1 Arts Commission and PADB

9.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

9.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board

9.4 Dix Leadership Committee

9.5 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

9.6 Nomination Ad hoc Committee Designee

9.7 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

10. Chair Report/Announcements

10.1 Chair

11. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

12. Adjournment

12.1 Adjourn Meeting

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
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Greenway Committee
2025-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Greenways Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building Conference Room 303 every second Monday at 4 p.m.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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 normally meets on the third Thursday of each month.
