Raleigh is celebrating 50 years of its Capital Area Greenway System with a full lineup of events for all ages and interests.
Raleigh Greenways Week Proclamation
Biking and Running Events
- Light up the Night Ride from Kiwanis Park
Oaks and Spokes
Friday, Oct. 2, 7 - 9 p.m. - 50 Miles for 50 Years from Chavis Park
Oaks and Spokes
Sunday, Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Public Art Ride from NCMA to Dix Park
NC Museum of Art, Friends of the Raleigh Greenway, Raleigh Arts
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 - 4 p.m. - Bike The Greenway
Raleigh Parks
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9:30 - 11 a.m. - Green Line Commuter Bike Bus from Lockwood Park
Oaks and Spokes
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30 - 9 a.m. - Greenways at 50 Event
Triangle Trails
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1 - 3 p.m - Greenway Run
Friends of the Raleigh Greenway, Fleet Feet
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m - Kidical Mass from Brentwood Park
Oaks and Spokes
Friday, Oct. 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m. - Lake Raleigh Ride and Bike Maintenance Class
Greenway Gear Collective
Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - Noon, Maintenance | Noon - 2 p.m., Ride
Nature History Walks
- Wilkerson Nature Preserve
Saturday, Oct. 3, 4:30 - 6 p.m. - Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Monday, Oct. 5, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (WCWP Parking Lot) - Durant Nature Preserve
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9:30 - 11 a.m. (Durant's North Parking Lot) - Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9:30 - 11 a.m. (Horseshoe Farm Parking Lot)
Celebrate 50 years of greenways in the City of Raleigh by exploring the natural wonders living within their surrounding natural areas! Join us for a guided nature walk with naturalists from our Nature Preserves to find amazing plants, animals, and fungi that live near your neighborhood greenways.
Walking Programs
Pathway to Parks
Raleigh Parks
Tuesdays, Oct. 6 - 27, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 - Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m.
ecoEXPLORE the Greenways
Dix Park and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Friday, Oct. 9, 2 - 5 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum Exhibit and Events
- Pop-up Exhibit | The Park with a City in It: 50 Years of the Raleigh Greenway System
Friday, Oct. 2 - Thursday, Oct. 22 - Lunchbox Lecture | The Capital Area Greenway: The Next 50 Years
Tuesday, Oct. 6, Noon - 1 p.m.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating 50 Years of Raleigh Greenways: Past, Present, and Future
Thursday, Oct. 8, 5 -7 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum
Join us for a special evening reception and panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of Raleigh’s Capital Area Greenway System.
Helpful Links
50 Years of Greenways Volunteer Events
- Tree Planting at Thornton Rd.
Friday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. - Noon - Invasive removal at Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - Noon - Trail Maintenance at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - Noon
Commute Smart Greenway Pop-Up
- Lake Johnson
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Anderson Point Park
Thursday, Oct. 15, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - North Hills Park
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Thursday, Oct. 22, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
October is Pedestrian Safety month, and Commute Smart Raleigh will be setting up on different greenways in October to give out swag to all of our greenway users.
Share Your Greenway Memory
Help us celebrate 50 years of greenways in Raleigh by sharing a memory, photo, video, or special moment from your time on the greenways. Your story may be shared on social media @RaleighParks, so make sure you're following!
Thank You to Our Partners
Oaks and Spokes
Triangle Trails
Greenway Gear Collective
NCMA
FRoG
Commute Smart Raleigh
ecoEXPLORE