2020 | September - December Leisure Ledger Online Registration Starts July 28, 2020 parks.raleighnc.gov 919.996.6640 A guide to Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department’s programs, special events, and facilities Contents Together we connect and enrich our General Information community through exceptional experiences. Administration 4 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Capital Area Greenway 81 Department boasts over 200 parks including features Directory 86-87 likeamusements, art centers, athletic facilities, community Registration Options 3 centers, lakes, nature preserves, off-leash dog parks, Registration Form 84-85 playgrounds, swimming pools, historic homes, and open Special Events 6 spaces. With innovative programs offered throughout the Volunteer Opportunities 83 year, there are endless opportunities to learn something Facilities new, refine skills, or meet new friends. Whether you play Amusements 81 tennis on one of our 108 courts, dive into one of 9 pools, Arts Centers 13 explore over 100 miles of paved greenway, or simply enjoy Historic Homes 81 a picnic in the park, we hope you take time to discover Lakes 81 YOUR Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Museums 82 Department! Additional Facilities and Programs 81-83 Tennis Center 82 Start Exploring With Park Locator! Program Areas The Park Locator mapping tool makes it even easier to Adult Program 82 find the closest parks to your home, search for parks Adventure 7-8 byamenities, get directions and explore program offerings. Aquatics 9-12 It is responsive to different devices and is supported by all Arts Program 13-27 major, current browsers. Access Park Locator: Athletic Teams/Leagues 28-30 http://maps.raleighnc.gov/parklocator/ City of Oaks Foundation 60 *You may also access Park Locator at parks.raleighnc.gov Cultural Outreach and Enrichment Program 82 Educational Programs 31-38 Fitness 39-49 Gallery Program 13 Greenways 81 Nature Education 50-59 Social Program 61-70 Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services 71-74 Sports Program 75-80 Tennis 82 Teen Program 83 2 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources DISCOVER YOUR Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department 3 WAYS TO REGISTER Registration Status: Check the status of your registration at any time by going to RecLink at parks.raleighnc.gov Click on My Account and select View Full Purchase History. Browse or Register online with RecLink mail-in walk-in Visit parks.raleighnc.gov Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Bring your completed registration Reclink allows you to search for classes, Cultural Resources Department programs, and events by age, location, form and payment to one of our barcode, or keyword. With your Login ID Attn: Recreation Business Office staffed Recreation sites during and Family PIN you can then complete 2401 Wade Avenue regular business hours. your registration and payment online. Raleigh, NC 27607 For more information about online registration, visit parks.raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-2153 (RecLink). Program information is accurate at time of printing, but may be subject to change. My Raleigh Subscriptions Sign up at www.raleighnc.gov to receive emails or text messages about a variety of City of Raleigh topics including Parks and Recreation. BE SOCIAL Instagram.com/ YouTube.com/ @raleighparks pinterest.com/ facebook.com/ raleighparks raleighparksandrec raleighparks raleighparks Leisure Ledger September-December 2020 | parks.raleighnc.gov 3 Raleigh City Council* Management Team Financial Assistance Mayor: Mary-Ann Baldwin Director: Corey Branch Oscar Carmona The City of Raleigh Parks, Patrick Buffkin Assistant Director: David Cox Scott Payne Recreation and Cultural David Knight Assistant Director: Resources Department Saige Martin Ken Hisler Jonathan Melton strives to provide programs Nicole Stewart Assistant Director: Stephen Bentley to all. Thanks to generous Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Assistant Director: donations and support, we Board Members* Sally Thigpen Chair: Brad Johnson Administration are able to provide financial Vice Chair: Jennifer Wagner Superintendent: assistance to those in need. Carol Ashcraft Helene McCullough Beverley Clark Financial assistance is provided Christopher Dillon Historic Resources and Museum Program on a sliding scale based on Kendall Harris Advisory Board Dexter Hebert Clare Bass income and other financial Lex Janes Fred Belledin Marsha Presnell Jennette circumstances. All patrons who Jannette Coleridge-Taylor Carol Love Sally Greaser wish to register for programs Clodagh Lyons-Bastian Esther Hall David Millsaps provided by the City of Raleigh Holmes Harden Dave Toms Matt Hobbs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Charles Townsend Alicia McGill *at time of printing Joe Mobley Resources Department are Parks, Recreation and Sam Mordecai eligible to apply for financial Greenway Advisory Edna Rich-Ballentine Board Meetings are Stephen Rabin assistance. Please note that held on the 3rd Thursday Jennifer Wagner, PRGAB financial assistance is not at 5:30pm of each month. Liaison Please check the City website City of Raleigh available for: specialty camps, for location. The public is Historic Cemetery organizations, adult teams, invited to attend. Advisory Board Arts Commission David Brown special events, trips, or Danny Coleman Members rentals. For more information Chair: Chanda Branch Barden Culbreth Vice Chair: Moses T Joe Dillon on eligibility or to request Alexander Greene Ruby Greene Natalie Bullock Brown Jenny Harper the financial assistance David Clegg Terry Harper application, please call Jamie Dawson Amy Howard Courtney Greer Jane Thurman 919-996-4839 or email Pam Hartley Public Art and [email protected] Bain Jones Design Board Judy Payne Chair: Scott Hazard Angela Salamanca Vice Chair: Laurent Patty Williams de Comarmond Shelley Smith Adam Cave Susan Cannon Linda Dallas Lincoln Hancock Kathleen Rieder 4 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Donate to Financial Assistance Fund Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional experiences. Play It Forward Financial Assistance Fund Throughout the past 25 years the Parks, Recreation, and life-long lessons. Assistance is awarded based on Cultural Resources Department has provided assistance financial need and is offered to support all who wish to to families and individuals who desire to participate in participate in our programs. To make a tax-deductible departmental programs but for financial reasons cannot donation, please mail a completed form to: always afford to. From 1993, when the department held its first employee auction to help raise funds for City Of Raleigh this purpose, to today, the fund has helped over 7,500 Financial Assistance Program – 6107 individuals in Raleigh and the surrounding communities P.O. Box 590 Raleigh, NC 27602 to participate in recreation programs that encourage City of Raleigh tax ID number: 56-6000236 healthy lifestyles, promote self-confidence and teach Play It Forward Scholarship Fund BY CHECK ONLINE Yes, we/I would like to help by donating to the Financial Assistance To make a tax-deductible donation online, visit RecLink and Scholarship Fund. search the unique barcodes below for each donationamount: Please accept my gift of: $10 $20 $50 Other $10 donation code #239366 My check is enclosed (Payable to the City of Raleigh and Tax Deductible) $20 donation code #239367 $50 donation code #239368 Name(s): $100 donation code #239370 Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: painters, printmakers, bookmakers, glass Jump aboard - you never know who you might artists and fiber artists who participate in meet along the way! The trolley departs from Special Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers’ programs. Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is A fun outing for the whole family, visitors can recommended. Tickets are non-refundable. Call enjoy participating in a variety of hands on 919.996.4364 for tickets and information. art activities and watching demonstrations by Mordecai Historic Park –– $10 Events Pullen Arts Center’s instructors. All are invited to #258353 Oct 23 F 6:45-7:30pm join us for this free outdoor event. #258354 Oct 23 F 7:45-8:30pm September Fletcher Park #258355 Oct 23 F 8:45-9:30pm #260691 Oct 24 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm #258356 Oct 24 Sa 6:45-7:30pm #258357 Oct 24 Sa 7:45-8:30pm Escape to Freedom Age: All Ages. In celebration of the 155th anniversary of emancipation, and in partnership with MOJOAA Performing Arts Company, Mordecai HOLIDAY EXPRESS | December 2-6 & December 9-13 Historic Park presents a theatrical experience: Escape to Freedom. This one hour guided Pullen Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland, continuing a community tradition now in tour and performance will lead guests through its 13th year. More information about the ticket sales process (beginning July 28) is coming soon! Mordecai Historic Park to experience plantation • Sign up to receive email or text updates about Raleigh Parks News and Events with life through the eyes of an enslaved person. My Raleigh Subscriptions. Visit www.raleighnc.gov keyword: My Raleigh Subscriptions What decisions would you make if you were in their place? The tour will end with a question and • Follow @RaleighParks on social media answer session with Mordecai Historic Park Staff and MOJOAA Performing Arts Company members. Participants should be comfortable walking and Haunted Mordecai Festival #258358 Oct 24 Sa 8:45-9:30pm standing for up to an hour. Age: All Ages. Enjoy an afternoon of #258359 Oct 30 F 6:45-7:30pm #258360 Oct 30 F 7:45-8:30pm Mordecai Historic Park – $15 Halloween-themed fun including food, music, #258331 Sep 18 F 7:30-8:45pm #258361 Oct 30 F 8:45-9:30pm games, and crafts on the lawn at Mordecai #258332 Sep 18 F 9:00-10:15pm #258362 Oct 31 Sa 6:45-7:30pm #258333 Sep 19 Sa 6:00-7:15pm Historic Park. There will be costume contests #258363 Oct 31 Sa 7:45-8:30pm #258334 Sep 19 Sa 7:30-8:15pm for kids up to 16 years old beginning at 1 p.m. #258364 Oct 31 Sa 8:45-9:30pm #258336 Sep 20 Su 4:30-5:15pm Paranormal investigation group the Ghost Guild #258337 Sep 20 Su 6:00-7:15pm will be on site to reveal their findings from the December Mordecai House and answer your questions.