Raleigh Parks Invites Community to Help Shape Glen Eden Pilot Park
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources invites residents to help shape the future of Glen Eden Pilot Park through a series of community open houses this spring.
The Health & Wellness team is reimagining Glen Eden as a neighborhood wellness hub offering physical activity, nutrition education, mental well-being resources, environmental programming, and opportunities for social connection. Community input will directly guide future programs, partnerships, accessibility improvements, and long-term planning.
Open House Schedule
- Meet the Team, Sunday, March 15 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Learn about the vision for Glen Eden and connect with the Health & Wellness staff leading the initiative. - Wellness Activities That Fit Your Schedule, Wednesday, March 25 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Help us design flexible and accessible wellness opportunities that support busy and diverse lifestyles for mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. - Wellness for All Ages, Sunday, April 12 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Share ideas for programs and spaces that support youth, families, adults, and older adults. - Earth Day - Environmental Wellness in Action, Wednesday, April 22 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Explore how sustainability, outdoor spaces, gardens, and environmental stewardship can strengthen community health. - Shape What’s Next, Sunday, April 26 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Prioritize ideas, provide feedback, and help guide the next phase of Glen Eden’s development.
To register or learn more, visit Health & Wellness: Glen Eden Pilot Park
What to Expect
Each session will include interactive feedback stations, staff conversations, and light refreshments. Residents can share ideas on fitness classes, mental wellness programs, nutrition education, gardens and outdoor activities, youth programming, park amenities, and volunteer opportunities.
Open houses are free, ADA accessible, and open to all residents. Participants may drop in during event hours or complete an online survey.
Community feedback will inform next steps, with updates shared in summer 2026.