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Parks and Recreation

John Chavis Memorial Park

Aquatic Center

Upcoming Meeting

This project will be presented to the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board on Nov. 21, 2024, for recommendation to the City Council.

Project Overview

Funded by the 2022 Parks Bond, John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2 will feature a new aquatic center development for all ages with indoor and outdoor facilities for recreation, competition, and wellness opportunities with reconfigured new parking spaces. Phase 2 will also include upgrades to the Heritage Plaza, including additional historic interpretive displays.

The City Council has recently approved the Designer's Contract and design work will begin this Spring. Be on the look-out for events this Spring and Summer, where you will have the opportunity to share your ideas about programs and activities for Phase 2.

Please visit the engagement portal to view the public engagement process.

Project Timeline: 2024-2029

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Project Details

 
Type:
Parks
Budget:
$53,950,000
Contractors:
Evoke Architecture (Designer of Record), Holt & Barnhill (Construction Manager at Risk), Stacey Utley, Public Artist
Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Participating Department:
Engineering Services
Service Unit:
Parks

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Planning

No planning phase involved in this bond project. Park Master Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2014.

Design

Schematic Design will be presented to the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board on Nov. 21, 2024, and to City Council on Dec. 3, 2024, for final approval. 

Construction

Complete


Project Schedule

DateActivity
2024 - 2025Schematic Design
2025Design Development
2025-2026Design and Permitting
2026-2027Bidding
2027-2029Construction

Public Participation

The public process for the John Chavis Aquatic Center and Heritage Plaza Park project followed the Collaborate pathway, as outlined in the City of Raleigh Public Participation Playbook, and will conclude with the City Council approval of the Schematic Design in December 2024.

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