May-August 2019 Leisure Ledger A guide to Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department’s programs, special events, and facilities September-December 2012 Registration begins March 26, 2019 919-996-6640 l parks.raleighnc.gov Contents Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional experiences. General Information Administration 4 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Capital Area Greenway 80 Department boasts over 200 parks including features like Directory 85-86 amusements, art centers, athletic facilities, community Registration Options 3 centers, lakes, nature preserves, off-leash dog parks, Registration Form 83-84 playgrounds, swimming pools, historic homes, and open Special Events 6 spaces. With innovative programs offered throughout the Volunteer Opportunities 82 year, there are endless opportunities to learn something Facilities new, refine skills, or meet new friends. Whether you play Amusements 80 tennis on one of our 110 courts, dive into one of 9 pools, Arts Centers 18 explore over 100 miles of paved greenway, or simply enjoy Historic Homes 80 a picnic in the park, we hope you take time to discover Lakes 80 YOUR Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Museums 81 Department! Additional Facilities and Programs 80-82 Tennis Center 81 Start Exploring With Park Locator! Program Areas Adult Program 81 The Park Locator mapping tool makes it even easier to Adventure 7-9 find the closest parks to your home, search for parks by Aquatics 10-17 amenities, get directions and explore program offerings. Arts Program 18-30 It is responsive to different devices and is supported by all Athletic Teams/Leagues 31-35 major, current browsers. City of Oaks Foundation 61 Access Park Locator: Cultural Outreach and Enrichment Program 81 http://maps.raleighnc.gov/parklocator/ You may also access Park Locator at Educational Programs 36-42 * Parks.raleighnc.gov Fitness 43-55 Gallery Program 18 Greenways 80 Nature Education 56-64 Social Program 65-68 Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services 69-72 Sports Program 73-79 Tennis 81 Teen Program 82 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 form and payment to one of our programs, and events by age, location, Attn: Recreation Business Office staffed Recreation sites during regular barcode, or keyword. With your Login ID 2401 Wade Avenue business hours. and Family PIN you can then complete Raleigh, NC 27607 your registration and payment online. 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. BE SOCIAL My Raleigh Subscriptions Sign up at www.raleighnc.gov pinterest.com/raleighparks @raleighparks to receive emails or text messages about a variety of City of Raleigh topics YouTube.com/raleighparksandrec including Parks and Recreation. Instagram.com/raleighparks facebook.com/raleighparks Leisure Ledger January-April 2019 I parks.raleighnc.gov 3 Raleigh City Council* Management Team Financial Assistance Mayor: Nancy McFarlane Director: Diane Sauer Corey Branch Assistant Director: The City of Raleigh Parks, David Cox Scott Payne Recreation and Cultural Kay Crowder Assistant Director: Stef Mendell Sally Thigpen Resources Department strives to Russ Stephenson Assistant Director: Nicole Stewart Ken Hisler provide programs to all. Thanks Dickie Thompson Assistant Director: to generous donations and Parks, Recreation and Stephen Bentley Greenway Advisory Administration Superintendent: support, we are able to provide Board Members* Helene McCullough Chair: Amy Simes financial assistance to those Vice Chair: Brad Johnson Historic Resources and in need. Financial assistance Carol Ashcraft Museum Program Patrick Buffkin Advisory Board is provided on a sliding scale Christopher Dillon Clare Bass Kendall Harris Fred Belledin based on income and other Dexter Hebert Jannette Coleridge-Taylor financial circumstances. All Jennifer Hoverstad Sally Greaser Marsha Presnell Jennette Esther Hall patrons who wish to register for Carol Love Holmes Harden Clodagh Lyons-Bastian Matt Hobbs programs provided by the City David Millsaps Alicia McGill of Raleigh Parks, Recreation Dave Toms Joe Mobley Charles Townsend Sam Mordecai and Cultural Resources Jennifer Wagner Edna Rich-Ballentine * at time of printing Stephen Rabin Department are eligible to Jennifer Wagner, PRGAB Liaison Parks, Recreation and Greenway apply for financial assistance. Advisory Board Meetings are City of Raleigh Please note that financial held on the 3rd Thursday at Historic Cemetery Advisory Board 5:30pm of each month. Please assistance is not available for: David Brown check the City website for location. Danny Coleman The public is invited to attend. specialty camps, organizations, Barden Culbreth Arts Commission Members Joe Dillon adult teams, special events, Chair: Chanda Branch Ruby Greene trips, or rentals. For more Vice Chair: Moses T Alexander Greene Jenny Harper Natalie Bullock-Brown Terry Harper information on eligibility or to Arrington Clark Amy Howard David Clegg Jane Thurman request the financial assistance Laurent de Comarmond Bain Jones Public Art and Design Board application, please call Chair: Scott Hazard Pam Hartley Vice Chair: Laurent de Comarmond 919-996-4839 or email Beth Khalifa Adam Cave Andy Martin [email protected] Susan Cannon Patty Williams Linda Dallas Shelley Winters Lincoln Hancock R Gene Davis Jr 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 long lessons. Assistance is awarded based on financial Cultural Resources Department has provided assistance need and is offered to support all who wish to participate to families and individuals who desire to participate in in our programs. To make a tax-deductible donation, departmental programs but for financial reasons cannot 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 life- 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 donation amount: 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 Name(s): $50 donation code #239368 $100 donation code #239370 Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: May 18 All Ages. Celebrate wetlands at our third annual Mud Day festival, winner of the 2018 NCRPA Innovative Program of the Year! There will be activities, games, live animal exhibits, food trucks, and of course a huge mud pit! Come dressed to get messy and wet! Walnut Creek Wetland Center – $0 #236849 May 18 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm 6 Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Leisure Ledger May-August 2019 I parks.raleighnc.gov 7 Adult Bike Maintenance Clinic Adventure Age: 14yrs. and up. Stop paying for costly Adventure bike repairs that can be done on your own! Participants will learn how to change flat tires, Outdoor Recreation Director: Seth Yearout adjust gears and brakes, as well as perform [email protected] general upkeep on their bikes. We will also go over signs and symptoms of bicycles in need of maintenance. Bring your own bike For more information about facilities, hours of operation, and and helmet, and wear clothes that can get available services please visit: http://www.raleighnc.gov/parks dirty. Sign up today for quality instruction and and search the term “Outdoor Recreation.” hands-on experience. Forest Ridge Park – Course Fee: $15 Outdoor Recreation #237904 May 11 Sa 1:00-3:00pm Our mission is to enrich the lives of our patrons through programs, Fundamentals of Sailing Age: 16yrs. and up. Spend a day at the lake services and park facilities that connect them with the natural learning to sail a Sunfish sailboat. This course environment. Outdoor Recreation seeks to foster a personal is perfect for beginners. Instruction includes: connection to resources through firsthand experience and terminology, basic sailing theory and practice, rigging, and safety procedures. No previous evaluation of one’s relationship with the natural environment. sailing experience required. Be prepared to Our goal is to provide a variety of exceptional programs, services get wet. Please bring a bagged lunch. All equipment is provided. Advance registration is and park facilities that reach all members of the community. required for this program. Programs, services and park facilities are designed to assist the Lake Johnson – Course Fee: $60 balance of our participants’ physical, mental or social needs #236241 Jun 9 Su 10:00am-4:00pm #236242 Jun 23 Su 10:00am-4:00pm through the use of the outdoor environment. #236243 Jul 14 Su 10:00am-4:00pm #236244 Jul 28 Su 10:00am-4:00pm #236245 Aug 11 Su 10:00am-4:00pm Facilities: #236246 Aug 25 Su 10:00am-4:00pm Lake Johnson Lake Wheeler Fundamentals of Stand-up Paddle 4601 Avent Ferry Rd. 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd. Boarding Raleigh, NC 27606 Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone: 919-233-2121 Phone: 919-662-5704 Age: 16yrs.