parks

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 […]

Check out these activities at area parks for kids who like to enjoy nature. Saturday, July 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Natural Explorations: Summer Sightings Hike Head on a wild expedition into the wet and wooded lands surrounding Yates Mill Pond. Explore the park using binoculars and other field guides, and search for summer-time wildlife with […]