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Author Archives: raleighparks
Parks in the Creative District: Trail Repair at Lake Johnson
If you’re heading out to Lake Johnson sometime soon, be aware that part of the paved east loop will be impassable for repairs. Just east of the main parking lot on Avent Ferry and adjacent to the waterfront center, the … Continue reading
Posted in Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged fall colors, Lake Johnson, paved, Pedestrian bridge, photo ops, running, trail repair, walking
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Parks in the Creative District: Take a Child Outside Week
With the cooler weather embracing our area, it couldn’t be a better time to participate in Take a Child Outside Week. Beginning today and running through Sun, September 30, Take a Child Outside Week is an initiative through the NC … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged Edna Metz Wells, educational activities, environment, fishing, Fletcher Park, Hiking, Historic Yates Mill County Park, Lake Johnson, Lake Raleigh, Lake Wheeler, nature, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Take a Child Outside Week
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Festival in Motion Events Along Walnut Creek Greenway
A special edition of our Parks in the Creative District series invites you to a full day of urban, outdoor fun and fitness during the Festival in Motion event on Saturday, September 29 that spans the Walnut Creekway Greenway at … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged bike parade, Eliza Pool Park, food trucks, greenway, Lake Johnson, Ralph Campbell Community Center, Urban Wetland 5k, Walnut Creek Greenway, Walnut Creek Wetland Center
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Parks in the Creative District: Fall Harvest Celebration at Historic Yates Mill Park
Learn, listen, and laugh at the 7th Annual Fall Harvest Celebration at Historic Yates Mill County Park! Take a step back in time and enjoy some harvest-time traditions at the Fall Harvest Celebration at Historic Yates Mill County Park on … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged corn-grinding, Fall Harvest, festival, Historic Yates Mill, music
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Parks in the Creative District: Volunteer Opportunities
“You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.” – Winston Churchill Anytime is a great time to volunteer and the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation department has several ways for … Continue reading
Posted in Community Services, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged Adopt-a-Park, coaching, ESL instructor, Lake Johnson, Lake Johnson Ambassador, Rose Garden, specialized recreation, volunteer
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Parks in the Creative District: Fall and Winter Preview
The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation released the September-December Leisure Ledger a few weeks ago. Registration via mail, walk-in, or online begins July 31. Here are highlights of some of the programs and classes happening in the Creative District: … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged basketball tournament, Carolina Pines Community Center, dodgeball tournament, free events, Holiday Express, Jaycee Community Center, leisure ledger, Method Road Community Center, Mordecai Historic Park, Peach Road Park, Powell Drive Park, Pullen Arts Center, Pullen Park
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Parks in the Creative District: Pool Time
With the hot summer weather peaking, it’s a great time to get outside (or inside) and cool off in one of the Creative District’s pools. Load up the kiddos, pack a picnic lunch and head to one of the three … Continue reading
Posted in Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged baby pool, deep pool area, indoor pool, Lake Johnson Pool, lap lanes, open swim, pool, Pullen Aquatic Center, Ridge Road Pool, swimming
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Parks in the Creative District: Pullen Park Overflow Parking Update
Are you itching to bring the family to Pullen Park, but irritated with the parking situation on the weekends? Not to worry, additional parking options have been secured to help ease your frustrations. The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation … Continue reading
Posted in Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged Ashe Ave, Governor Morehead School, overflow parking, Parks in the Creative District, Pullen Park
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Parks in the Creative District: Carolina Pines Community Center
Almost forty years ago the Carolina Pines Community Center opened and this week the community celebrated its grand re-opening after several months of renovations. The dedication ceremony highlighted the history of the community center, the hard work and dedication throughout … Continue reading
Posted in Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged baseball fields, bonds, Carolina Pines, Carolina Pines Comm, dedication ceremony, dog park, facility rentals, fitness center, gym, kitchen, meeting rooms, playground, renovation, sand volleyball, swings
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You’re Invited to the Carolina Pines Community Center Dedication
The Carolina Pines Community Center renovations are complete and the facility has re-opened. Join the City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation department on Wednesday, June 27th at 4:30pm for the community center dedication ceremony. Following the ceremony you can explore … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged Carolina Pines, Carolina Pines Community Center, dedication ceremony
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