All Status Alerts

Due to construction, Strickland Road Neighborhood Park and Leesville Community Park are closed through Early2026. 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. 

March 25 is Code Green, which indicates all fields are open. 

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.

The dog park at Moore Square is temporarily closed as we prepare for exciting improvements.

The temporary pop-up dog park closed in August 2025, and we anticipate our brand-new permanent dog park will open in its place in Summer 2026.

Learn more about this closure or visit one of our other Dog Parks. 

Due to low water levels, all patrons with trailered boats are advised to use caution when attempting to launch their vessels.

It is recommended that vessels over 20ft do not attempt to launch their vessels during these conditions. Additionally, all boaters need to be aware of potential low-water hazards and exposed shorelines during this time.

For additional questions, please contact the Lake Wheeler Park office at 919-996-6740.

A shoreline improvement project at Lake Howell will require a full closure of Pullen Park Amusements from February 2 - March 31. This includes all attractions, amenities, playgrounds, and picnic shelters.

Pullen Aquatic Center, Pullen Community Center, and tennis courts will remain open.

Thank you for your patience as we make needed improvements to this well-loved 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.

We are repairing about 3,425 feet of poor condition stormwater pipes. Construction began late August 2025 and will last 6 months.

What To Expect

There will be traffic impacts at each project location from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm during the project period. Traffic closures will range from flagging and light traffic control to temporary lane or street closures. For the most part, local traffic (residents within the work zone) will have access to their driveways and will be able to come and go as needed.