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02/19/2026 4:19 pm

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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. Self-Guided Walking Tours

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    Special Events Policy

  3. Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services

  4. Street Tree Equity Project

  5. Summer Camp

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  9. Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) Guidelines in Raleigh Parks

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Parks and Recreation Places

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  1. Trail at Lake Johnson curving into green wooded area with sun peeking through

    Lake Johnson Park

    Lake Johnson Park
    4601 Avent Ferry Road
  2. Closeup of a segment of lane rope at an outdoor pool

    Longview Pool

    Longview Pool
    321 Bertie Drive
  3. View of paved trail with stream on the right and trees all around

    East Fork Mine Creek Greenway Trail

    8000 Bent Creek Dr,
  4. Girl cannonballs into pool at Biltmore Park

    Biltmore Pool

    Biltmore Pool
    701 Crown Crossing Lane

News

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a bee on a yellow flower

Mar 20, 2026

Participate in the City Nature Challenge!

Friday, April 24 to Monday, April 27
  1. children doing soccer drills with practice cones on a field

    Soccer Teacher Workday Camp

    Mar 19, 2026

  2. people on a trail mountain biking

    Level Up! Mountain Bike Basics

    Mar 17, 2026

  3. Exterior view of the Tucker House

    Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Trolley Tour

    Mar 10, 2026

  4. letter mascots and children at Pullen park

    Letterland Days at Pullen Park

    Mar 5, 2026

Events

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  1. Mar
    22

    Yoga in the Galleries

    1 p.m. • Sunday
    City of Raleigh Museum
  2. Mar
    23

    Game On!

    10 a.m. • Monday
    Moore Square
  3. Mar
    24

    Meet the Bunny at Abbotts Creek

    10 a.m. • Tuesday
    Abbotts Creek Park
  4. Mar
    24

    Imagination Playground

    10 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square
  5. Mar
    24

    Moore Storytime!

    10:30 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square
  6. Mar
    24

    Moore Music Makers!

    11 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square

Related Projects

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  1. Neuse River

    Parks and Recreation

    Thornton Road Boat Launch Project

    Updated: Mar 20, 2026

  2. paved greenway trail

    Parks and Recreation

    Mine Creek Greenway

    Updated: Mar 20, 2026

  3. Front doors of Biltmore Hills Community Center with purple flowers

    Parks and Recreation

    Biltmore Hills Park Master Plan Update

    Updated: Mar 20, 2026

  4. aerial view of the Neuse river

    Parks and Recreation

    Neuse River Park

    Updated: Mar 20, 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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