Parks Alerts

Field status is updated daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and around 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Please check the weather line for status updates throughout the day: 919-996-6575.

Coaches and or team managers, any changes in field status beyond this point will be communicated to you through your league administrator.

August 21 is Code Green, which indicates all field games and activities are on as scheduled.

The Mountain Bike Trail at Forest Ridge Park is currently open.  Please contact the park office for more information at 919-996-5800.

Mountain Bike Trail status is affected by weather and trail conditions. Please only ride dry trails and respect wildlife and other users.

For emergencies while on the trail, call 9-1-1.

See more information about Forest Ridge Park.

The Pope House Museum is temporarily closed for Phase II of renovation.

Phase II of the renovation project includes updating mechanical systems, ductwork, and interior painting. We anticipate reopening in November 2025.

The current dog park at Moore Square will be closing temporarily as we prepare for exciting improvements.

The existing temporary pop-up dog park will close on Aug. 31, and we anticipate our brand-new permanent dog park will open in its place in December 2025.

Learn more about this closure or visit one of our other Dog Parks. 

Due to the rebuild of the Chestnut Hills electrical substation by Duke Energy, the tee box for hole 8 at the Cedar Hills Park disc golf course is currently within the construction area and inaccessible to park visitors.

The area is expected to remain closed until the end of 2025. Please play from hole 7 directly to hole 9.  A temporary disc golf hole is in place between holes 13 and 14 with the tee pad located near the comfort station.

We anticipate construction to begin in late June 2025 and take approximately 7 months to complete. During construction, a portion of the Border Trail at Durant Nature Preserve will be closed and there will be, at times, temporary single lane closures at the corner of Spottswood and Welborn Streets.

Learn more about the Durant Nature Preserve Stream & Stormwater Improvements Project.

Raleigh Parks aquatic facilities may have limited capacities, hours of operation, or reduced amenities available due to staffing.

Please view each facility's webpage or call the facility before visiting for the most up-to-date information.

Due to construction, Caraleigh Park will be closed mid-July 2025 through Spring 2026. Learn more about the Caraleigh Park Improvements Project.

Due to construction, Strickland Road Neighborhood Park and Leesville Community Park are closed through Winter 2026. Learn more about the Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park Improvement Project.

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 26, the City of Raleigh Transportation Department will be repairing the concrete and asphalt entry at Eastgate Park.

The entrance will be closed for the remainder of the week to allow for demolition, placement, and proper curing of the new concrete entry. During this time, visitors can access Eastgate Park using one of the following alternate routes:

• The stairs off Quail Hollow
• Along the street near the community gardens on Wingate Drive

We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete these important repairs to improve safety and accessibility at Eastgate Park.

The John Chavis Memorial Park playground will be closed due to construction from Aug. 28 - Sept. 15.

Learn more about finding another park.

Pullen Aquatic Center is closed for annual maintenance through Sept. 12 and is anticipated to reopen on Sept. 13 at 6 a.m.