The City of Raleigh Parks & Rec Summer Leisure Ledger came out a few weeks ago.  It is your guide to all the programs, facilities, leagues and special events going on throughout the city.  And being in the Creative District, we have several fun and unique ways to get out and enjoy the parks, pools, and community centers this summer.

Here are quite a few to highlight:

  • Zany Coupons: May 2-30 (W) from 11am-2pm; Powell Dr Park; all ages
  • Evening Yoga: May 3-Jun 7 (Th) from 6-7:30pm; Lake Johnson; $70; ages 18-60
  • Summer Sand Volleyball: Jun-Aug; days and times vary; Jaycee Community Center; fees vary;  ages 18+; registration is May 1-14
  • Lake Wheeler Kid’s Fishing Derby: Sat, June 2 from 8am-2pm; Lake Wheeler; FREE; ages 6-12
  • Swim Team: Jun 18-Aug 6 (M, W, F); times vary; Lake Johnson Pool, Pullen Aquatic Center or Ridge Rd Pool; $65; ages 3-18;  participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted
  • Glass Fusion: Jun 19-21 (T, Th); 9am-noon; Pullen Arts Center; $82; ages 16+
  • Bike Clinic: Sat, June 28 from 2-4pm; Peach Rd; ages 6-15
  • Pottery – Kids Clay: Jul  9-13 from 1:30-4:30pm; Pullen Arts Center; $100; ages 8-12
  • Wednesday Club Ballroom Dance: Every Wednesday from 8-10:30pm; Pullen Community Center; call for pricing; ages 55+
  • District C Youth Football: registration is July 25; Jaycee Community Center; $48; ages 7-13
  • WadoRyuKarate: days and times vary; Carolina Pines Community Center; $40; ages 16-65
  • Lake Johnson Fitness Boot Camp: days vary; 7:30-8:30am; Lake Johnson; $80; ages 18-90
  • Little Nature Hikers:  Mon, July 2 from 10:15-11am; Pullen Amusements; $2; ages 2-5
  • Chefs in Training Cooking Class: Jul 10-31 (T) from 6:30-8pm; Jaycee Community Center; $55; ages 12-20

In addition to the exciting events listed above, the City of Raleigh also offers a wide variety of summer camp programs.  There are three easy ways to register – via mail, walk-in, or online with RecLink.  With so many options for summer fun, how do you choose?

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