Parks Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board

The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board serves as the official citizen advisory board to the City Council on issues related to parks, greenway and recreation policy matters. The Board advises on matters related to the funding of the parks and recreation capital program, parks and recreation program policies, facility planning, and the acquisition of lands related to the parks and recreation program. The Board serves as a liaison between the City and the citizens of the community and also works to promote parks and recreation programs.

The Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board consist of fifteen members, appointed by City Council to overlapping two-year terms. Three standing committees function to carry out the responsibilities of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board:

The Parks Committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The Committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns.

Meeting Location: The Parks Committee meets the first Thursday of each month in the Jaycee Park Module, located at 2405 Wade Avenue at 5:30 p.m.

The Greenways and Urban Trees Committee deliberates, advises and makes recommendations to the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board on issues regarding the City of Raleigh greenway system and the City's urban forestry programs.

Meeting Location: The Greenways and Urban Trees Committee meets the second, Thursday of each month in the Frank E. Evans Administration Building's Conference Room, 2401 Wade Avenue at 12:00 noon.

The Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards Committee plans the annual awards event that recognizes and honors volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to Department of Parks and Recreation programs or facilities. Nominations for these awards may be made by the public; nomination forms become available in January through the Parks and Recreation Department. The awards ceremony is held at Fred Fletcher Park each spring. The committee is comprised of current and former Advisory Board members and interested citizens.

Meeting Location: The Fred Fletcher Volunteer Awards Committee meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Frank E. Evans Administration Building, Conference Room, 2401 Wade Avenue at 8:00 a.m.