John Chavis Memorial Park Coverage

18-year-old woman assaulted, robbed in Chavis Park during middle of the day

An 18-year-old woman was attacked and robbed on Sunday afternoon at Chavis Park in Raleigh.

Woman attacked and robbed in Chavis Park, victim says she knows her attacker

An 18-year-old woman was attacked and robbed on Sunday afternoon at Chavis Park in Raleigh.

Eric Miller, WRAL anchor/reporter

Chavis Park: History of segregation in recreation in Raleigh

John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh is known for its carousel and summer camps and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's been a staple in the community for more than 80 years and holds a great deal of history.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Raleigh leaders showcase plans to preserve city's history with strollway

Saturday, Raleigh leaders heard from residents about their big plans to preserve the city's history. It would take residents on a journey past landmarks and monuments and connect two big parks together.

City of Raleigh hears from residents about project linking historical sites

It would take residents on a journey past landmarks and monuments and connect two big parks together.

$3 million federal grant to help link historic cultural landscape of southeast and southwest Raleigh

New federal funding is now a "dream come true" for community leaders and residents in downtown Raleigh's south-side.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Volunteers clean up Chavis Park for Earth Day

Earth Day volunteers pitched in on Friday to clean up John Chavis Memorial Park, including Gov. Roy Cooper and other state leaders.

State leaders, volunteers celebrate Earth Day with cleanup at Raleigh's Chavis Park

Earth Day volunteers pitched in on Friday to clean up John Chavis Memorial Park, including Gov. Roy Cooper and other state leaders.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Take the Kids: Chavis Park's new playground, sprayground offer perfect place for summer fun

Raleigh's overhaul of historic John Chavis Memorial Park's community center and playground is complete, and it is a long time coming.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh folks young and old cherish renovated Chavis Park

Guests are invited to check out the new community center, playground, gym and central plaza.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Raleigh's John Chavis Memorial Park reopens Saturday

John Chavis Memorial Park was built back in 1937 and became a popular spot with families in our area through the years.

Take the Kids: During Black History Month, take a driving tour of historic African American landmarks in Raleigh

Black History Month is an annual celebration each February of the culture, contributions and history of African Americans in the United States. And it's an opportunity to learn and grow, so we can talk about and incorporate new knowledge and understanding about Black history all year.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Accessible chariot now available at Chavis Park carousel

The historic carousel at John Chavis Memorial Park just south of downtown Raleigh now has special seating for guests who use wheelchairs.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom

Raleigh launches Community Carousel Challenge to encourage rides on the city's two carousels

Raleigh is encouraging all of us to explore the city's two historic carousels as part of the Community Carousel Challenge, which runs March 1 to March 31.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Pullen Park carousel closed for maintenance

Pullen Park's popular carousel is closed through Feb. 25 for maintenance, according to the city.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Reminder: Here are the details on the price hike for Pullen, Chavis parks' amusement rides

Raleigh officials will increase the ticket prices for amusement rides at both parks near downtown on July 2. Tickets will go from $1 to $1.50.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh's Pullen, Chavis parks to hike amusement ride ticket prices

It's about to get a little bit more expensive to spin around the carousel at Pullen Park.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor