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Caraleigh Park Improvements Project

Renovations Funded by Accessibility for Parks Grant

Updated: Oct 9, 2025

Caraleigh Park Playground Build

Join us on Thursday, October 30, at 8:15 a.m. for the kick-off celebration of the Caraleigh Park playground build!

Following the kick-off, Raleigh Parks, Raleigh Police, and volunteers will come together to construct the brand-new playground. It’s a special day for Caraleigh Park, and we’d love for you to join us for the kick-off celebration. Caraleigh Park is located at 110 Maywood Ave.

RSVP to Shawsheen.Baker@raleighnc.gov

Project Overview

Caraleigh Park is an existing 0.57-acre neighborhood park, located at 110 Maywood Avenue, approximately 1 mile south of Downtown Raleigh. In March 2023, the City of Raleigh was selected to receive an Accessibility for Parks Grant, which will be used for universal design-focused renovations to Caraleigh Park, with a special emphasis on sensory play. 

Proposed improvements include a new, ADA-accessible ramp to access the park, renovations to the basketball court, a new playground with safety surfacing and sensory-focused play, as well as general improvements to the open space, landscaping, and shade. Additionally, the project will include upgrades to the existing bus stop, potentially including a pad and furnishings.

Project Details

 
Type:
Parks
Budget:
$675,000 ($360,000 grant funding)

Contact

 

Lauryn Kabrich
Planning and Public Engagement
Lauryn.kabrich@raleighnc.gov

Di Gao
Design and Construction
Di.Gao@raleighnc.gov

Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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Planning

The Planning phase is complete.

The Schematic Design for the Caraleigh Park Improvements was approved by the Parks, Recreation and Greenways Advisory Board at their May 16, 2024 meeting.

Thanks for participating in our Initial Input survey! Review the results.

Design

Artist Jean Gray Mohs is creating sensory-friendly public art for Caraleigh Park. Their work will be installed following the construction of the park and will be interactive. Learn more about the public art and the artist.

Construction

Complete

Caraleigh Park Improvements - Concept Plans

A rendering of Caraleigh Park Improvements - Concept View A

Caraleigh Park Improvements - Concept Plan View A

A rendering of Caraleigh Park Improvements - Concept View B

Caraleigh Park Improvements - Concept Plan View B

A rendering of Caraleigh Park Improvements - Concept View C

Caraleigh Park Improvements - Concept Plan View C

Caraleigh Park Playground Renderings

Caraleigh Playground Rendering A

Caraleigh Playground Rendering A

Caraleigh Playground Rendering B

Caraleigh Playground Rendering B

Caraleigh Playground Rendering C

Caraleigh Playground Rendering C

Project Timeline

Date Phase
January 2024-March 2024 Planning & Concept Design
February 2024 Public Input Opportunities
March 2024 Schematic Design
April 2024 Public Input Opportunities
Summer 2024 Design Development
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Permitting & Bidding
Summer - Fall 2025 Construction
Spring 2026 Project Complete

Public Participation Process

The planning process for the Caraleigh Park Improvements Project will follow the Involve pathway, as outlined in the City of Raleigh Public Participation Playbook.

Accessibility for Parks Grant

On March 10th, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants for 21 projects across the state. The 2021 state budget included $10 million for the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to provide matching grants to local governments for parks facilities for children and veterans living with disabilities. The awards were granted during a March 3 meeting of the authority. The reach of the funded parks and recreation projects reflect Governor Cooper’s ongoing efforts to strengthen communities.

The City of Raleigh received $300,000 in funding, which will be used for universal design-focused renovations to Caraleigh Park, with a special emphasis on sensory play.  Raleigh Parks looks forward to collaborating with the local community, the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, and the Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services team to create an inclusive and fun built environment.

Full press release from NC Governor's Office

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