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Year 1971 | Acres 8.8
The center is named in honor of Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson, lifetime Southgate resident and employee at the center, who died while fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Southgate Park
Updated: Nov 4, 2025
Community Center
Programs
- Browse and register for programs and classes on RecLink.
- Interested in teaching a program or class for Raleigh Parks? Complete the Instructor Interest Form.
Center Rentals
Meeting Room A
- Large multipurpose room
- $65 per hour
- Capacity: 70
Meeting Room B
- Small multipurpose room
- $30 per hour
- Capacity: 15 people
Meeting Room C
- Small multipurpose room
- $30 per hour
- Capacity: 15 people
Warming Kitchen
- Food may be warmed only, not made from scratch
Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility.
Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.
Shelters
Picnic Shelter
- Capacity: 36–60
- 4 tables
- 1 grill
- $12/hr. to rent
- No electricity
Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility.
Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.
Courts
Outdoor Basketball Court
- Concrete surface
Courts are typically available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fields
Multi-Purpose Field
- 150' × 150'
- Lighting: yes
Request your rental online using RecLink or by contacting Athletics at 919-996-2154.
Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.
- Monday:
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2 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Tuesday:
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2 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Wednesday:
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2 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Thursday:
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2 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Friday:
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2 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Saturday:
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11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sunday:
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Closed
