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Powell Drive Park with community center in background and playground in foreground

Powell Drive Park

Updated: Jan 14, 2026

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Upcoming Programs Neighborhood Center Courts Shelters Playground Field

Park managed by: Method Community Center

Year 1972 | Acres 8.6

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Denise Hill Director
denise.hill@raleighnc.gov

Jason Rodri Assistant Director jason.rodri@raleighnc.gov 

919-996-6066

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Powell Drive Park
740 Powell Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606

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Upcoming Programs

Snowball Showdown

Get ready for a fun-filled competition to close out the winter! In this super fun winter game, youth will split into two teams — The Snowmen vs. The Polar Bears for an exciting game of Capture the Flag using soft, faux snowballs.
Date: Friday, Feb. 20
Time: 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. (ages 6 - 7), 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. (ages 8 -9)
Ages: 6 - 9 
Cost: $10
Register on RecLink

ZigZaggers Dance Club

Join the ZigZaggers Dance Club and learn new dance moves and meet people in your community! There are beginner-level classes and more advanced-level classes to cater to all abilities.

Date: Wednesdays
Time: 6 - 7 p.m. (Beginner level),  7 - 9 p.m. (Advanced Level)
Cost: $5 per month (Free in January and February)
Ages: 13 and up
Register on RecLink

Neighborhood Center

Front view of Powell Drive Park community center

Powell Drive Neighborhood Center is an unstaffed facility that is open only during rentals and/or during any events and classes taking place.

Take a virtual tour of the neighborhood center.

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.

Interior view of tiled meeting room with windows

Meeting Room

  • Overlooking the back patio and playground
  • Capacity: 75
  • Includes use of full-size kitchen
  • $55/hr. (2-hour minimum)

Warming Kitchen

Food may only be warmed and not prepared from scratch.

Courts

Basketball court with trees in background

Basketball Court

Outdoor court with a concrete surface

Two outdoor tennis courts fenced in around trees

Tennis Courts

  • 2 courts
  • Lighting is on a timer from dusk to 10 p.m. (March to November)
  • No backboard

Courts are typically available on a first-come, first-served basis.

View other court locations.

Shelters

View of outdoor covered shelters with picnic tables by pond

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 is required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Shelters #1-3

  • Capacity: 15–35
  • 1 table
  • No grill
  • $10/hr. to rent
  • No electricity

View other shelter locations.

Playground

Playground equipment with climbing steps and slides
  • The playground for ages 2–12 years has a rubberized safety surface, climbing structures with slides, and swings (both regular and tot).
  • Bathrooms are available near the playground in the comfort station.

View other playground locations.

Field

Green open space of grass with two metal goals

The multipurpose field is 225' × 150'.

Request your rental online using RecLink or contact Athletics at 919-996-2154. 

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