A new urban farm is taking root at Marsh Creek Park. In a new partnership with Raleigh City Farm, the City is supporting community enrichment, agricultural education, and food access as part of Raleigh Parks’ commitment to creating healthy, vibrant spaces for all.
The expansion will transform 1.5 acres of Marsh Creek Park into a thriving urban farm hub. Planned features include a central growing space and teaching garden, building on the park’s existing raised beds, pollinator gardens, and edible landscaping. Additional enhancements will include an outdoor prep and teaching area to support educational and community programming, as well as a pay-what-you-can farmstand and refrigerated truck to help distribute fresh food across the city.
Raleigh City Farm, a nonprofit urban farm founded in 2011 in downtown Raleigh, will bring its expertise and mission to “connect and nourish the community through regenerative agriculture” to this new site. The partnership reflects shared goals to address food insecurity, support local food systems, and provide hands-on learning opportunities in Raleigh’s public spaces.
To celebrate the project and engage with the community, Raleigh Parks and Raleigh City Farm invite the public to Gather and Grow: Urban Farm Open House on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Marsh Creek Park. Attendees can tour the site, meet staff from both organizations, and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Contacts
- For questions about Marsh Creek Park amenities or programs, contact jamie.quinn@raleighnc.gov
- For inquiries specific to Raleigh City Farm, contact lisa@raleighcityfarm.org