All Status Alerts

A section of the Neuse River Trail, just north of the Skycrest Pedestrian Bridge (Structure 244) to River Bend Park, is closed for a sewer improvement project. Additionally, the access points to the trail at Buffaloe Road Athletic Park and River Bend Park are closed. As part of the Upper West Neuse Interceptor project, approximately 11,400 linear feet of existing 48-inch sewer along the western side of the Neuse River from Beaverdam Creek to north of I-540 will be replaced. A trail detour is not available. View Closure Map.

Contact
Julie Parham, P.E., 919-996-4541
julie.parham@raleighnc.gov

The Complete 540 project will extend the Triangle Expressway from the N.C. 55 Bypass in Apex to Interstate 87/U.S. 64/U.S. 264 in Knightdale, joining the outer 540 loop around the greater Raleigh area. Construction of this project will require periodic stoppages of trail traffic, between Auburn Knightdale Rd and Battle Bridge Rd, to allow construction equipment and vehicles to cross the trail.

Temporary closures will periodically be in place as construction advances. During trail closures, a temporary detour trail will be in place adjacent to the existing Neuse River Trail, allowing trail users to pass through this corridor during the entire construction process. This work will begin in October 2025 and continue through September 2028.

Contact
 1-800-554-7849
Complete540@ncdot.gov

A section of the Crabtree Creek Trail, between Lassiter Mill Road and Rothgeb Drive, is now open through the end of April. The trail will be closed starting May 1 through June 30 to accommodate a streambank restoration project. The streambank work is specifically located just east along Crabtree Creek near the Rothgeb Drive trail entrance. A trail detour will be available along Lassiter Mill Road (sidewalks) and Marlowe Road. Note that sidewalks are not available along Marlowe Road. View Detour Map.

Contact 
Noah Otto, 919-996-4796
noah.otto@raleighnc.gov

A section of the Neuse River Trail between WRAL Soccer Park and Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve is closed due to adjacent private development sewer work. A sidewalk detour is available using the trail access points at the WRAL Soccer Park, Perry Creek Road, Louisburg Road, and Trailhead Lane. View Detour Map.

Contact
Austin Foley, Project Manager, Buckingham
Austin.foley@buckingham.com
parkplan@raleighnc.gov

Due to construction, Caraleigh Park will be closed mid-July 2025 through Spring 2026. Learn more about the Caraleigh Park Improvements Project.

Due to construction, Strickland Road Neighborhood Park and Leesville Community Park are closed through April 2026. Learn more about the Improvement Project.

Visit one of our other playgrounds.

Field status is updated daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and around 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Please check the weather line for status updates throughout the day: 919-996-6575.

Coaches and or team managers, any changes in field status beyond this point will be communicated to you through your league administrator. 

April 15 is Code Green, which indicates all field games and activities will be on as scheduled.

The Mountain Bike Trail at Forest Ridge Park is currently open.  Please contact the park office for more information at 919-996-5800.

Mountain Bike Trail status is affected by weather and trail conditions. Please only ride dry trails and respect wildlife and other users.

For emergencies while on the trail, call 9-1-1.

See more information about Forest Ridge Park.

We anticipate construction to begin in late June 2025 and take approximately 7 months to complete. During construction, a portion of the Border Trail at Durant Nature Preserve will be closed and there will be, at times, temporary single lane closures at the corner of Spottswood and Welborn Streets.

Learn more about the Durant Nature Preserve Stream & Stormwater Improvements Project.

Raleigh Parks aquatic facilities may have limited capacities, hours of operation, or reduced amenities available due to staffing.

Please view each facility's webpage or call the facility before visiting for the most up-to-date information.