Parks Alerts

Field status is updated daily around 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and around 7:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Please check the weather line for status updates throughout the day: 919-996-6575.

Coaches and or team managers, any changes in field status beyond this point will be communicated to you through your league administrator.

May 26 is Code Yellow, which indicates all outdoor fields and activities are an on-site decision.

Attractions-modified-hours;  Due to staffing challenges, we are attempting to open the train each day from 10 am-2 pm and the carousel each day from 2 pm-6 pm.    For the most up-to-date information on our attractions, please call 919-996-6472. The information on the phone line will be updated around 10:30 a.m. daily.

Tickets can be purchased online on RecLink.

Masks are strongly encouraged for all guests when riding our attractions.

See the COVID-19 status of all park facilities, amenities, and programs here.

Please note the park will be closed for improvements beginning January 5, 2022. Construction is scheduled from February to July 2022.

Peach Road Cultural Center is open. Please note that when visiting the center you will need to enter the side entrance. 

The Mountain Bike Trail at Forest Ridge Park is currently closed. Please contact the park office for more information at 919-996-5800.

Mountain Bike Trail status is affected by weather and trail conditions. Please only ride dry trails and respect wildlife and other users.

For emergencies while on the trail, call 9-1-1.

See more information about Forest Ridge Park here.

The parks staff will be doing repairs on the boardwalk at Buffaloe Road Park this week.  Repairs are expected to take no more than10 days.  

Friday 5/27/22, 9am: Doubles with Coach at 10am is canceled today due to impending rain. 

Check here one hour prior to your class to see if your class is canceled. You can also call the front desk at 919-996-4129 just prior to leaving home and we'll give you the latest information. Generally, we do not cancel classes any earlier than one hour prior to each class.

Cedar Hills Disc Golf Course (Hole 4) will be closed May 2-3, 2022. Hole number four is anticipated to reopen on May 4, 2022. 

Community center fitness rooms are open.

All Raleigh Parks fitness rooms require a current monthly, annual, or daily fitness membership pass. You may purchase membership passes at any community center front desk.

Fitness Rooms Know Before You Go Information

See the COVID-19 status of all park facilities, amenities, and programs here.

The City of Raleigh in partnership with the NC Forest Service is expected to perform a controlled burn at Lake Johnson Greenway Loop in early May, subject to weather conditions. 

Please expect temporary trail closures near operations until the burn is complete. Park staff are aware of the fire and smoke, please do not contact emergency services. 

Raleigh Parks utilizes prescribed burns as a way to manage the park's natural resources. 

• Please be aware that fire management staff will be active on site.
• Some areas may be temporarily closed.
• Smoke will be concentrated in the areas closest to the burn and will dissipate quickly. Smoke may temporarily create poor air quality conditions that could be challenging for those with asthma or other respiratory issues. It is recommended that visitors keep a safe distance from burn operations.

 Learn more about prescribed burns in Raleigh Parks.

The Pullen Park amusements are running on a modified schedule due to staffing. For daily updated ride operations, please call 919-996-6472. The information on the phone line will be updated around 10:30 a.m. daily.

Tickets can be purchased online on RecLink.

Masks are strongly encouraged for all guests when riding our attractions.

See the COVID-19 status of all park facilities, amenities, and programs here.

Outdoor restroom facilities are closed for maintenance and will reopen as soon as possible. Restroom facilities are available in the library, adjacent to the playground, during operational hours.

The Poole Road access is closed due to construction activities in the area. All other access points are now open on the Neuse River.

Learn more about river access locations and safety.

Optimist Pool will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14.

Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center is operating on the following modified hours due to staffing shortage: 

Tuesday, May 24th - Open 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 
Wednesday, May 25th- Open 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 
Thursday, May 26th- Open 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 
Friday, May 27th- Open 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. 
Saturday, May 28th- Open 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
Sunday, May 29th- Open 1 - 5 p.m. 
Monday, May 30th- Memorial Day-Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 

Please note that Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center has reduced capacity, and the large waterslide will have limited/NO availability. We welcome all swimmers on a first-come, first-served basis as capacity limits allow. If the facility has reached capacity when you arrive, a waiting list will be available.

Construction is anticipated to begin in Early 2022. During construction, the open lawn area to the east of the parking lot, shelter #1, and the restroom building will be closed. Temporary outdoor toilet facilities will be provided. Parking will also be impacted, with an estimated 20 spaces unavailable for use.

Nearby shelters of similar size are located at Peter Williams Park, Lake Lynn Park, Brier Creek Park, and Honeycutt Park. 

Raleigh Parks aquatic facilities may have limited capacities, hours of operation, or reduced amenities available due to staffing.

Please view each facility webpage or call the facility before visiting for the most up-to-date information.

The Historic Allan Herschell Carousel at John Chavis Memorial Park is open with the following operating hours:

• Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, 1 to 5:30 p.m.

For daily updated ride operations for Chavis and Pullen amusements, please call 919-996-6472. The information on the phone line will be updated around 10:30 a.m. daily.

Tickets can be purchased online on RecLink or in person at the front desk in the community center. 

A mask will be required while in the carousel building and riding the carousel and is strongly suggested at all other times.

See the COVID-19 status of all park facilities, amenities, and programs here.

Millbrook Exchange Pool will be closed Tuesday, May 17th due to maintenance work. View all aquatic facility hours of operation.

Construction of the new futsal pitch will begin soon at Peach Road Cultural Center. The sidewalk behind the building and basketball courts will be closed during construction. The center and its programs will not be impacted by the construction. Other basketball opportunities can be found at Hertford Village Park located at 205 Blanchard Street. The new basketball court will be open in Spring 2022.

The personal boat launch at Lake Johnson will be closed starting Wednesday, Nov. 3 while the lake levels are lowered for stormwater maintenance to the dam. The launch is estimated to re-open in several weeks once the levels return to normal.