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Our Mission is to enrich the lives of our patrons through park facilities, services and programs that connect them with the natural environment.
- We Provide Access, Opportunities, and Resources.
Our Goal is to have positive impacts on the community’s physical, mental, and social needs through the outdoor environment.
- Outdoor Recreation partners to make a healthier, happier, and supported community.
Forest Ridge Park
Forest Ridge is located on the North East side of Raleigh and is the largest park consisting of almost 600 acres. Forest Ridge opened in Fall 2017.
Lake Wheeler Park
Located south of Raleigh this 650 acre lake is your destination for motorized boat use, great fishing opportunities and large shelter rentals for your next special event.
Lake Johnson Park
Lake Johnson is your destination for self-propelled water craft, running, walking or biking through a nature preserve on the city’s greenway trail. Come out and explore on of the best parks in the city.
Outdoor Recreation Programs
The outdoor recreation program offers classes, clinics, trips and camps throughout the city, the triangle area and state.
River Access Launch Sites
Access both the Neuse River and the Greenway at one of the many launch sites on the East Side of Raleigh.
Disc Golf Courses
Please note that Disc Golf courses are closed during and after rain events to reduce the damage to the course from erosion.
Kentwood Park
- 18 holes
- Concrete Tees
- Sporadic Tree Coverage
- Alcohol is not permitted in parks or on the Course
Forest Ridge Park
- 18 Holes Seasonal
- Tamped Gravel Tees
- Some Tree Coverage
- Alcohol is not permitted in parks or on the Course
- Forest Ridge Disc Golf Course map
Cedar Hills Park
- 18 holes
- Concrete Tees
- Sporadic Tree Coverage
- Alcohol is not permitted in parks or on the Course
- Cedar Hills Disc Golf Course map
Skateparks, Skate spots, and Pop Up Programs
The City of Raleigh has two Skateparks, Marsh Creek Skatepark and the Conlon Family Skatepark (Temporary) and is in the process of designing skate spots as part of various park construction projects.
Raleigh works with the local skateboard community to offer events and programming. We are excited to make Raleigh a Skate-friendly city.
