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Park Project News

Sierra/Lineberry Drive Park Master Plan Kicks Off

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is planning a new neighborhood park at the intersection of Sierra Drive and Lineberry Drive in Southwest Raleigh and we want you to be involved.

The project will kick off at the Southwest CAC meeting on Monday, August 12 at 7:00 pm. The Project Team will present information from a study of current conditions at the site and introduce a new master planning process that will serve as the blueprint for future park development.

Community members will have the opportunity to provide comments that will help shape the future of the park and learn about more ways to get involved with the project.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Sierra/Lineberry Community Survey

Before you attend the project kick off meeting on August 12 take a few minutes to take the Sierra/Lineberry Community Survey to let us know what amenities you'd like to see in this 2.42 acre neighborhood park.

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Back to School Safety Day!

The Leesville Community Safety Task Force has partnered with the Raleigh Office of Transportation Planning and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department to host Back to School Safety Day on Saturday, August 24 from 9:00am until noon!

Join us at the Leesville School Campus (8401 Leesville Rd.) for this family fun event that will include:

The opportunity to review and comment on the Leesville Park improvement plans
Bike Rodeo Course
Free Bike Inspection & Tune-up
Traffic Safety 101
Bus Stop Safety
Air Quality Safety
Tips for Helmet Fit
Commute Smart Raleigh
Food Trucks & Kona Ice
Kids receive free reflective gear and coloring book for participating at safety stations.

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Parks & Recreation Gets a New Name

The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is now the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. The department name change recognizes the expanded scope and the importance of the City’s cultural resources. Several citizen driven initiatives and priorities over the last several years have seen the expansion of resources that focus on the arts and historical programs and amenities. The newly established Cultural Resources section houses the Raleigh Arts and the Historic Resource and Museum areas.

Raleigh Arts administers the programs of the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Public Art and Design Board and the Pullen and Sertoma Art Centers. The Historical Resources and Museum section oversees operations and programs at the Mordecai Historic Park, the City of Raleigh Museum, the Raleigh Trolley program, the Pope House, the Latta property, the Tucker House, the Borden Building and the Fred Fletcher Amphitheater/Stone Circle.

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department manages more than 9700 acres of park land and more than 100 miles of greenway. In addition, the department offers a myriad of recreation, social and educational programs and activities for all ages and abilities.

Mark Your Calendar

August 12

Join us at the Southwest CAC's monthly meeting to learn about the Sierra/Lineberry Drive Park master planning process and system integration plan. Monday, August 12, 7pm at the Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, 27603

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August 18

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department along with the Capital Area Soccer League invite you to celebrate the renovations and progression of the WRAL Soccer Center Synthetic Soccer Fields. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 3:00 pm and will be followed by CASL's annual Kick-Off and inaugural CASL Connection meeting to provide input on the vision and future of CASL and WRAL Soccer Center. WRAL Soccer Center, 7700 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, 27616 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. RSVP by email to RSVP@raleighnc.gov by August 13.

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August 24

Back to School Safety Day is Saturday, August 24 at the Leesville School Complex, 8401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, 27613. Join us from 9am until noon to review and comment on the Phase 2 improvements at the park, participate in a Bike Rodeo, have your bike inspected and tuned, learn about bike and road safety, and have some delicious food from food truck vendors.

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August 31

We want to hear from you so fill out the Sierra/Lineberry Drive Park Community Survey today! August 31 is the last day to participate.

Plant of the Month

Swamp Rose-Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)

Swamp rose-mallow is a shrubby herbaceous plant that grows 3 to 8 feet tall. The flowers are very showy and can be 12 inches across. The flowers are pollinated by bees, and the seeds provide a food source for several different species of waterfowl. This beautiful plant is common in wetlands throughout North Carolina. It is an obligate wetland plant, meaning it is found in wet habitats 99% of the time. If you have a wet area in your yard, such as a rain garden, you can grow swamp rose-mallow and enjoys its gorgeous flowers throughout the summer.

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