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02/19/2026 4:19 pm

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Feb 19, 2026

Raleigh Parks from Bond to Beyond

A free, interactive community event

Parks and Recreation

About Raleigh Parks

There are more than 200 parks in Raleigh featuring classes and programs, art centers, athletic facilities, community centers, lakes, nature preserves, dog parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, greenway trails, historic sites, open spaces, and more! 

We welcome you to our parks—here's what you need to know before you visit.

Bringing people to parks and parks to people!

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Raleigh Municipal Building
6th Floor
222 W. Hargett St., Ste. 608
Raleigh, NC 27601

919-996-3285
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Raleigh Parks Maintenance
919-996-4115 

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Parks and Recreation Places

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  1. Sign at Brentwood Park. Next to a sidewalk

    Brentwood Park

    Brentwood Park
    3315 Vinson Court
  2. Image of Optimist Pool. Image shows the entire pool with water.

    Optimist Pool

    Optimist Pool
    5902 Whittier Dr
  3. Looking up at green oak tree leaves

    Roanoke Park

    Roanoke Park
    1500 Cherokee Drive
  4. People walking outside chavis park carousel

    John Chavis Memorial Park

    John Chavis Memorial Park
    505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

News

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Exterior view of the Tucker House

Mar 10, 2026

Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Trolley Tour

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  1. letter mascots and children at Pullen park

    Letterland Days at Pullen Park

    Mar 5, 2026

  2. Rendering of the new gateway

    Improvements Are Coming to Walnut Creek Wetland Park

    Mar 4, 2026

  3. Raleigh's skyline at dusk

    Raleigh Joins Lights Out for Bird Migration

    Mar 4, 2026

  4. a group of active adult travelers

    Travel With Us: New Active Adult Day Trips Announced

    Feb 23, 2026

Events

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  1. Mar
    16

    Game On!

    10 a.m. • Monday
    Moore Square
  2. Mar
    16

    Little Leprechaun

    3:30 p.m. • Monday
    Hill Street Park
  3. Mar
    16

    Lucky Leprechauns and Grandparents

    4 p.m. • Monday
    Kiwanis Park
  4. Mar
    17

    Imagination Playground

    10 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square
  5. Mar
    17

    Moore Storytime!

    10:30 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square
  6. Mar
    17

    Moore Music Makers!

    11 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square

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  1. paved greenway trail

    Parks and Recreation

    Lake Lynn West Loop Trail Project

    Updated: Mar 13, 2026

  2. paved greenway trail

    Parks and Recreation

    Marsh Creek Greenway

    Updated: Mar 13, 2026

  3. Looking up at green oak tree leaves

    Parks and Recreation

    Leaf Out

    Updated: Mar 12, 2026

  4. tall trees in the forest with blue skys and sun in the background

    Parks and Recreation

    Forestville Road Park

    Updated: Mar 12, 2026

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