The City of Raleigh will recognize the lasting contributions of Vic Lebsock, the City’s first dedicated greenway planner, with a commemorative boulder, a plaque, and a memorial bench along the Raleigh Greenway System. This posthumous honor reflects Lebsock’s transformative impact on Raleigh’s parks and trail network during more than two decades of service.
Beginning in 1988, Lebsock guided the City’s greenway system from its infancy into one of Raleigh’s most valued public amenities. For 15 years, Lebsock served as the sole manager of Greenway Development, helping the system expand to more than 110 miles of trails weaving throughout the city. His leadership, attention to detail, and steadfast commitment shaped how residents experience Raleigh’s outdoor spaces today.
Among his many achievements, Lebsock led the design and construction of the Neuse River Greenway Trail and its connections to the Crabtree Creek and Walnut Creek Trails, one of Raleigh’s most ambitious trail projects. At nearly 33 miles, the trail features scenic river overlooks, boardwalks through wetlands, historic interpretive areas, and connections to adjacent communities, parks, and regional destinations, including the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Lebsock coordinated with neighboring towns, counties, and community groups, securing grants, navigating permits, and delivering the project on time and under budget.
The memorial boulder, with a plaque and bench, will serve as a lasting tribute to Lebsock’s dedication and vision—ensuring that every walker, runner, and cyclist who passes by is reminded of the legacy of the planner who helped build Raleigh’s nationally recognized greenway network.
