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) - 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 […]

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.

Find Your Glimmer Artist Talk | SEEK Raleigh

Artspace 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC

Join as artist Candy Carver discusses the reasons for the exhibit and some of the processes used, while making neon art in real time. When: Thursday, July 17, 6-8 p.m. Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC Find Your Glimmer is an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace that envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It's a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist's heart and head and brings joy and sunshine. Read more about the exhibition.

Plant Swap!

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

Calling all plant lovers! Join us for an exciting plant swap event! Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. We ask that you bring only healthy, pest-free plants to ensure everyone’s enjoyment. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, July 19 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Disability Pride Month Celebration

Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

Celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 35th Anniversary of the ADA with a powerful showcase honoring the creativity, resilience, and contributions of the disability community. ASL Interpreters, CART, and Audio Description will be provided. If you have a different reasonable accommodation request, please contact ADA@raleighnc.gov by July 7. Every effort will be made to fulfil requests received after this date.

Resource Fair: Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA

Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

Celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 35th Anniversary of the ADA with a powerful showcase honoring the creativity, resilience, and contributions of the disability community. Join us to learn more about community resources! Several local organizations will be available to talk about services, resources, and provide demonstrations of adaptive equipment and assistive technology. View the event schedule and learn more! Meet our community resources: Adaptive Sled Hockey, Alliance of Disability Advocates, Arts Access NC, Artspace, ComMotion – Community in Motion, Disability Rights NC, GoRaleigh Access, L’Arch North Carolina, Low Vision Rehab Solutions, Marbles, Miracle League, NAMI - National Alliance of Mental Illness, NC ABLE, NC Assistive Technology Program, NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, NC State University - Catalyst Program, Raleigh’s Specialized Recreation & Inclusive Services Program, Raleigh Tennis Association – Adaptive Tennis Program, Raleigh-Wake Council of the Blind, Senior Community Care of NC PACE, The Arc of NC, Triangle Disability & Autism Services, and Triangle Federation of the Blind. The original Disability Pride flag was created by Ann Magill, who has cerebral palsy. It was developed to raise awareness and as a symbol of solidarity, acceptance and pride. In 2021 Magill collaborated with others to update […]

Find Your Glimmer Vinyl Listening Session | SEEK Raleigh

Artspace 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC

Visitors are invited to bring vinyl records to share and enjoy a Vinyl record pop up with Remix Record Boutique. When: Saturday, July 19, 7-9 p.m. Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC Find Your Glimmer is an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace that envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It's a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist's heart and head and brings joy and sunshine. Read more about the exhibition.

Summer Concert Series

Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

2025 Summer Concert Series Sunday, July 20 - Eat a Peach Pullen Park - 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Time: 6 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Know Before You Go Please bring your own blanket or chair Performers may change without notice Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m. It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Find Your Glimmer Live Jazz Jam with Harvey Cummings & Friends | SEEK Raleigh

Artspace 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC

Live music performance by North Carolina jazz musician Harvey Cummings and friends. When: Sunday, July 20, 6-9 p.m. Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC Find Your Glimmer is an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace that envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It's a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist's heart and head and brings joy and sunshine. Read more about the exhibition.

North CAC

Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

Arts Commission

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

Sertoma Public Art – Scratch Block Workshop 4

Sertoma Arts Center 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join artist, Jim Gallucci, for a scratch block workshop at Sertoma Arts Center. Participants will carve their own design into a sand mold that will be cast with molten iron during an iron pour event later this year. Jim will incorporate the completed iron blocks into his design for new art that will be a part of the Sertoma expansion. All materials will be provided. The activity involves scratching into sand, so be prepared to get a little sandy. Register for the Scratch Block Workshop. Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center.