About the Project
The future Smoky Hollow Park is an exciting project featuring the restoration of Pigeon House Branch, the first phase of the Pigeon House Greenway Trail, and other passive recreation amenities. Located on the north side of downtown Raleigh, this park project incorporates environmental remediation, stream restoration, flood and stormwater management, walking paths, gathering spaces, and extensive landscaped and naturalized areas.
“This grant will allow the City to fully transform an underutilized space in our downtown into a green oasis where Raleigh residents and visitors can enjoy an improved Pigeon House Creek, greenway, and public plazas,” said Raleigh Parks Director, Stephen Bentley.
Funding from Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
The City was awarded $8,679,930 in grant funding as part of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program.
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program was established in 2014 and is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. ORLP is a nationally competitive, dollar-for-dollar matching grant program. It was created to aid disadvantaged, urban communities that lack access to close-by outdoor recreation. Funds can be used for the acquisition and/or development of, or substantial renovation of, public parks and other outdoor recreation spaces.
The City is excited to get one step closer to achieving our climate action goals and bring improvements and new amenities to our residents.