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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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919-996-4115 

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  1. Active Adult Program

  2. Aquatics

  3. Arts Programs

  4. Athletic Courts

  5. Athletic Field Rentals

  6. Athletics Program

  7. Commercial Use Of Park Property

  8. Cultural Outreach and Enrichment Program

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Parks and Recreation Places

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  1. An exterior shot of the Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults

    Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults

    Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults
    1901 Spring Forest Road
  2. The all-inclusive playground which caters to kids of all ages and any abilities

    Laurel Hills Park

    Laurel Hills Park
    3808 Edwards Mill Road
  3. Falls Lake from Forest Ridge Park

    Forest Ridge Park

    Forest Ridge Park
    2100 Old North Carolina 98 HWY
  4. Parents teaching tots to swim at Pullen Park Pool

    Pullen Aquatic Center

    Pullen Aquatic Center
    410 Ashe Ave.

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
    17

    Imagination Playground

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

    Moore Storytime!

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

    Moore Music Makers!

    11 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square
  4. Mar
    17

    Tuesdays in the Square

    11 a.m. • Tuesday
    Nash Square
  5. Mar
    18

    Game On!

    10 a.m. • Wednesday
    Moore Square
  6. Mar
    18

    Walk Moore Wednesdays!

    10:30 a.m. • Wednesday
    Moore Square

Related Projects

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  1. a rendering of the future Smoky Hollow park

    Parks and Recreation

    Smoky Hollow Park Project

    Updated: Mar 16, 2026

  2. paved greenway trail

    Parks and Recreation

    Lake Lynn West Loop Trail Project

    Updated: Mar 13, 2026

  3. paved greenway trail

    Parks and Recreation

    Marsh Creek Greenway

    Updated: Mar 13, 2026

  4. Looking up at green oak tree leaves

    Parks and Recreation

    Leaf Out

    Updated: Mar 12, 2026

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  • Arts Commission
  • City of Oaks Foundation
  • Historical Resources and Museum Advisory Board
  • Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board
  • Public Art and Design Board

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