Laura Heredia is the new Executive Director of the City of Oaks Foundation, aiming to enhance Raleigh's parks and conservation efforts.

Wake County approves new mountain biking trails and Kellam-Wyatt County Park construction, furthering its commitment to outdoor recreation and green space.

Raleigh Parks offers a free Cold Water Paddling Course at Lake Wheeler, led by expert William Holden, covering practical safety techniques and theory.

Raleigh locals are invited to a family-friendly Halloween event, Trunk or Treat, at Sanderford Road Park on October 25, featuring decorated cars and candy distribution.

Raleigh's Greenway After Dark Series offers residents outdoor exercise and company on the greenway during winter evenings, with staff support and pet-friendly options.

Raleigh's Method Community Park hosts a haunted house, "Lil Lottie's Nightmare," inviting visitors over 12 to experience terror on October 24 from 7 to 11 p.m., with an entry fee of $5.

The Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults is organizing a 3-day trip to Myrtle Beach, starting Dec. 4, featuring festive activities, dining, shows, and shopping for older adults. Prices vary based on residency and room occupancy.

One year post-Hurricane Helene, all 18 DNCR sites in western North Carolina have reopened, following extensive repairs to parks, trails, and historical sites.

Public feedback is sought for the final concept plan of Raleigh's 25-acre Forestville Road Park until October 6.

Forest Ridge Park is hosting a sunset hike on October 22, offering guided lakeside trails and equipment for participants aged 14 and up, for a fee of $6.

Raleigh's Parks and Recreation department held an event called 'All About Fossils' to educate on the significance and origins of fossils, especially those found in North Carolina, and allowed participants to create their own fossil replicas.

Raleigh's Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve Park is hosting a nature craft workshop where participants will create weaves from foraged materials.

Raleigh's Dix Park is set for tree removals to pave the way for a new water main project, aiming to recycle felled trees into park features and ensure improved water infrastructure.