The season of giving is not over! There’s still time to donate live Christmas trees to the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program, allowing these valuable decorations to be recycled into mulch that will fortify and beautify park trails around Wake County. “The Happy Trails program helps enhance the environment and, in turn, the quality of life […]

Once the holiday is over, why not let your tree of Christmas past have a new life on one of many Wake County Park trails? Through the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program, Wake County residents can turn their live Christmas trees into mulch that will fortify and beautify park trails around the county. There […]

Update: The final day of temporary blood lead testing at the Durham County Department of Public Health will be this Thursday, October 12.  Beginning Thursday, August 31, the Durham County Department of Public Health will offer free blood lead testing to children ages six months to six years, including children age six years old, and […]

Halloween is weeks away, but if you’re dying to carve out time for spooky fun, Wake County Public Libraries and Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space have some treats for you! Fasten your sheet-belts, because these programs are the pick of the patch. All events are free, but some require registration. Be sure to check the calendars at wake.gov/libraries and wake.gov/parks before […]

This summer, residents can catch a movie and/or groove to music at the Rock the Park Concert and Movie Series sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR). The series is free and open to the public.   The concerts are held in various parks from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and the movies will be held […]

Raleigh Parks is excited to offer summer camps for 2021! Summer camp online registration will be staggered by location April 5-9, beginning at 6:30 a.m. each day. How to Register Browse the 2021 Summer Camp Brochure Browse all camp options and decide which camps work best for your family Be sure you know what camp locations you would like […]

Wake County is expanding access to COVID-19 testing by partnering with Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina and Cary to launch three temporary testing locations beginning Monday, March 29. Based in local parks, these convenient sites will make it easy for people who live in these communities to get tested. All sites are free, and residents do not need […]

Join us for fun holiday programs to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Browse our upcoming programs below. Register for any program online via RecLink using the barcode listed. Prior to registering for any program, please review the Raleigh Parks Know Before You Go. The Jolly Raleigh Scavenger Hunt Join Raleigh Parks this holiday season to participate […]

Looking for some fun Halloween events with social distancing? Look no further! Join us for fun Halloween programs to celebrate the spookiest time of the year! Browse our upcoming programs below. Register for any program online via RecLink using the barcode listed. Prior to registering for any program, please review the Raleigh Parks Know Before You Go. Halloween Pumpkin Decorating […]

Looking for a local egg hunt? Look no further! Join the City of Raleigh on Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m. for a fun Egg Hunt. Come join your local community center for a fun-filled morning and enjoy healthy treats! Check with the center closest to you to find out what exciting pre-hunt events are […]

The start of the 2014 Summer in the Park has started! The concert series will continue through September at Pullen Amusements, Fletcher Park and John Chavis Memorial Park. There is no admission fee for the shows, but please bring a lawn chair or blanket for your seating. All events begin at 6pm. July 27 Pullen […]

Saturday, September 7, 2-3:30 p.m.  – Spiderific Hike Join the staff at Blue Jay Point County Park to learn how to mist webs and use beat sheets to collect spiders. The program fee is $5 per family, and registration is required. For information, call 919-870-4330. Blue Jay Point County Park is located at 3200 Pleasant […]