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Roberts Park


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  • Year 1956 | Acres 7.2
  • Roberts Park is located in the Battery Heights Historic District, which is known for its earthen batteries made during the Civil War.
  • Roberts Park resides on the former property of Bartholomew Gatling, county attorney and postal carrier from 1915 to 1922.

Contact

 

919-831-6830

 Calvin Mitchell Director
calvin.mitchell@raleighnc.gov 

Stephanie Davis Assistant Director
stephanie.davis@raleighnc.gov 

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Address

Roberts Park
1300 E. Martin St.
Raleigh, NC 27610

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Community Center

Two girls posing for a picture during a summer camp

Center Programs

A variety of gym equipment and weights

Weight Room

  • Mat flooring
  • Up to 50 lbs. in dumbbells
  • $10/month (no contract)

Rentals

Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility. 

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

An indoor gymnasium with basketball court

Gymnasium

  • Capacity: 259
  • 71′ × 87′
  • Air-conditioned
  • Sports floor
  • 2 adjustable hoops
  • $85/hr.
An open activity room that can hold around 28 people

Activity Room

  • Capacity: 28
  • 24′ × 24′
  • $40/hr.
A large open room for multi use

Multipurpose Room

  • Capacity: 99
  • 27′ × 48′
  • $65/hr.

Meeting Room

  • Capacity: 20
  • 19′ × 21′
  • $30/hr.

Warming Kitchen

  • Includes microwave, oven, stove range, and refrigerator
  • Food may only be warmed, not prepared from scratch
  • $25/hr.

Shelters

Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility. 

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

A large outdoor picnic shelter with six tables

Shelter #1

  • Capacity: 36–60
  • 6 tables
  • 1 grill
  • $12/hr. to rent
  • No electricity
A second outdoor picnic shelter with six tables

Shelter #2

  • Capacity: 36–60
  • 6 tables
  • 1 grill
  • $12/hr. to rent
  • No electricity

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Courts

a lined outdoor basketball court with gray and orange tiles

Outdoor Basketball Court

  • Rubber tiles
  • Adjustable goals
Two outdoor tennis courts with backboards and lighting

Tennis Courts

  • 2 courts
  • Staff turn on lights manually from dusk to 10 p.m.
  • Has backboards

Courts are typically available on a first-come, first-served basis. View other court locations.

Dog Run

a dog park at Robert's park
  • The dog-run has two separate areas for large and small dogs.
  • There is an accessible path from Merrywood Drive.

Field

Request your field rental online using RecLink or contact Athletics at 919-996-2154.

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Youth baseball field

Youth Baseball Field

  • Distance: 185 ft.
  • Lighting: Yes

View other field locations.

Playgrounds

An outdoor playground with a rubber surface

Ages 5–12

  • Rubberized

View other playground locations.

Community Center Hours

 
Monday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tuesday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Thursday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday:
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday:
1 p.m.–6 p.m.

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