Trail improvements
We’re repaving and widening park trails across Raleigh to ensure walking paths are safe and accessible. Did you know? Raleigh Parks has more than 120 miles of greenway!
Play places
With the 2022 Parks Bond, kids will have plenty of new places to explore. Projects like Erinsbrook Park will have nature playgrounds and traditional play elements to inspire imaginative play in kids of all ages.
Green stormwater infrastructure
We’re renovating our parks with sustainability in mind. New green stormwater features will help capture, filter, and reduce stormwater runoff. Check out green stormwater infrastructure in action by Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park.
Fun ways to beat the heat
The Parks Bond is building ample opportunities for you and your family to cool off in the hot summer months, whether it be the planned splash pads at Method Community Park or the future aquatic center at John Chavis Memorial Park.
Public art installations
Several Parks Bond projects will have art installations from local, award-winning artists. The future South Park Heritage Trail will tell the story of Raleigh’s largest historically Black neighborhood through points of interest and community art.
New or renovated community centers
Parks Bond funding will help build, renovate, and expand five community centers across Raleigh. Once construction is complete, the brand-new Tarboro Community Center and expanded Sertoma Arts Center will become vibrant community destinations, offering more and enhanced opportunities for recreation, creativity, and community connection.
Complete streets
As Raleigh grows, we’re converting roads into complete streets to improve connectivity and accommodate all kinds of transportation. Expect to see more pedestrian and multi-use pathways for increased safety and greater choice in how you get around.
A greener, more connected Raleigh
Parks Bond expansions will help connect thousands more to Raleigh's comprehensive parks and greenway system. We’re excited for as many residents as possible to gain access to one of the City’s most beloved amenities!