With the weather starting to warm up that means it’s time to begin planning for a summer filled with adventure, creativity, fun and friendship. Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides children and teens with the incredible opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and create lifelong memories. DPR Summer Camps will begin June 23 […]
Raleigh Parks encompasses everything from youth and teen programs to nature and historic resources. Our department has open, part-time positions relevant to all fields of study, career goals, and interests. Chat with leaders from across the department, and submit employment interest forms on-site that go directly to our department’s top hiring managers, and enjoy free […]
If you’ve been out and about in Raleigh Parks, you’ve probably met our marketing ambassadors! They go to community events, engage with the attendees, and connect them with important parks-related resources, like summer camp offerings, financial assistance, and more! Interested in helping us bring parks to people and people to parks? Join our marketing ambassador […]
Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable summer and fall filled with good music and classic movies. Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) is excited to announce the return of our highly anticipated summer concert and movie series, Rhythm and Reels. Previously known as Rock the Park, this FREE event series will take place […]
The season of giving is not over! There’s still time to donate live Christmas trees to the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program, allowing these valuable decorations to be recycled into mulch that will fortify and beautify park trails around Wake County. “The Happy Trails program helps enhance the environment and, in turn, the quality of life […]
Once the holiday is over, why not let your tree of Christmas past have a new life on one of many Wake County Park trails? Through the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program, Wake County residents can turn their live Christmas trees into mulch that will fortify and beautify park trails around the county. There […]
Update: The final day of temporary blood lead testing at the Durham County Department of Public Health will be this Thursday, October 12. Beginning Thursday, August 31, the Durham County Department of Public Health will offer free blood lead testing to children ages six months to six years, including children age six years old, and […]
Halloween is weeks away, but if you’re dying to carve out time for spooky fun, Wake County Public Libraries and Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space have some treats for you! Fasten your sheet-belts, because these programs are the pick of the patch. All events are free, but some require registration. Be sure to check the calendars at wake.gov/libraries and wake.gov/parks before […]
This summer, residents can catch a movie and/or groove to music at the Rock the Park Concert and Movie Series sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR). The series is free and open to the public.  The concerts are held in various parks from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and the movies will be held […]
Raleigh Parks is excited to offer summer camps for 2021! Summer camp online registration will be staggered by location April 5-9, beginning at 6:30 a.m. each day. How to Register Browse the 2021 Summer Camp Brochure Browse all camp options and decide which camps work best for your family Be sure you know what camp locations you would like […]
Wake County is expanding access to COVID-19 testing by partnering with Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina and Cary to launch three temporary testing locations beginning Monday, March 29. Based in local parks, these convenient sites will make it easy for people who live in these communities to get tested. All sites are free, and residents do not need […]
Join us for fun holiday programs to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Browse our upcoming programs below. Register for any program online via RecLink using the barcode listed. Prior to registering for any program, please review the Raleigh Parks Know Before You Go. The Jolly Raleigh Scavenger Hunt Join Raleigh Parks this holiday season to participate […]
