The Neuse River Park Master Plan received unanimous support from Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board and will go to the City Council on January 7, 2025. Details are online ahead of the meeting.

Raleigh seeks volunteers for a mulching day at the MLK Jr. Memorial Gardens to maintain the space and support environmental stewardship. Pre-registration required.

Wake Forest is holding additional public input sessions on Jan. 16 and 25 to discuss Taylor Street Park's future, encouraging resident participation in its redevelopment centered on inclusivity.

Wake Forest Police Department collaborates with McDonald’s to raise funds for Special Olympics NC through a “Safety Day” event, where 25% of sales go to SONC.

Construction will begin on Phase 3 of Dunn Creek Greenway in Wake Forest, promising 1.8 miles of new trail and three footbridges, with expected completion in spring 2026.

Raleigh has adopted a new parks plan after an 18-month process with community involvement, focusing on public health and environmental sustainability.

The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park in Raleigh is scheduled to open in Spring 2025, featuring an adventure playground, swing terrace, and water play area across 18.5 acres.

Endangered Roanoke logperch have been reintroduced to North Carolina's Mayo River through a partnership between state wildlife agencies, aiming to conserve aquatic species.

A bear cub, yanked from a tree for a selfie in Asheville, was reintroduced to the wild after rehabilitation and is adapting well with a tracking collar, according to wildlife officials.

Chatham County announces its sixth annual Holiday in the Park on December 13, 2024, with festivities including a tree lighting, Santa visits, crafts, and a new Holiday Art Market.

Mordecai Historic Park hosts a lecture series on local archaeology featuring Melissa Timo, an archaeologist specializing in historic cemetery preservation in North Carolina.

Pullen Park introduces its limited edition 2024 Holiday Horse ornament and re-releases past favorites, all made by the Charleston Mint in NC, available for $15 at the park's welcome center.

Five Western N.C. state parks partially reopen on Nov. 1 after Hurricane Helene closure, with varying levels of access, while eight remain closed for recovery operations.