Raleigh parks Coverage

Raleigh hopes more security cameras across city parks will prevent crime

The city of Raleigh approved a contract Tuesday afternoon to add or upgrade 86 cameras in seven parks to make them safer.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

Raleigh installing security cameras in parks

Dozens of new security cameras are coming to parks across Raleigh. Some really want more cameras, to serve as a way to deter crime. Others are concerned about invasions of privacy.

'I see love': Balloon release held for teen found dead at Raleigh park

17-year-old Caprice Burrell was found dead Saturday at Pate Park near Lake Wheeler Road on Saturday evening. Burrell's family believed she was lying on the ground for nearly an hour before someone realized she was unresponsive.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Exploring the Triangle: Top 20 parks for the sporty crew

Explore the Triangle's top 20 parks for sporty crews in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. From biking trails to basketball courts, find your perfect outdoor adventure!

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

Families worry about development disrupting safety at Raleigh park

Parents are concerned about the safety of a popular mini-park and playground in Raleigh as a new development could be going up across the street.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Rezoning would allow development to be built next to popular Raleigh park

Families who enjoy Roanoke Park near the Five Points area are hoping a proposed development doesn't disrupt their safety and fun.

Raleigh kicks off plan to update to parks and greenways

Raleigh is letting its residents impact what the park system will look like over the next 10 years.

Raleigh asking for outside help in shaping future of parks and greenways

For the first time in a decade, the City of Raleigh is updating the plan for guidance on where new parks, trails, and community centers will go.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Summer on a budget: Raleigh, YMCA offer summer camp options for kids

Parents, if you still haven't signed your child up for summer camp, the city of Raleigh said there's still time.

Carrie Hagg, WRAL contributor

Spaces still open for summer camps starting Monday in Raleigh

School is officially out, and many summer camps kick off Monday. Parents, if you still haven't signed your child up, the city of Raleigh says there's still time.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation gear up for Memorial Day weekend pool openings

For Memorial Day weekend last year, about half of the pools in Raleigh were not open due to a lifeguard shortage.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL reporter

Raleigh Parks and Recreation officials say they are better staffed and ready for this year's pool openings

Raleigh has eight "public pools", and they're all scheduled to be open for the Memorial Day weekend. Raleigh Parks and Recreation officials say they are much better staffed and prepared this year.

Parents share concerns after suspicious man seen in tactical gear at Raleigh park

Pictures sent to WRAL News show a man wearing tactical gear on Wednesday at Kiwanis Park in Raleigh.

'Something is clearly going on with this guy': Parent warns others after suspicious man seen in tactical gear at Raleigh park

Pictures sent to WRAL News show a man wearing tactical gear on Wednesday at Kiwanis Park in Raleigh.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Bond proposals would raise taxes for Wake County homeowners

Wake County is proposing a $531 million bond to pay for public school construction and a $353 million bond to expand Wake Technical Community College.

Proposed bonds worth hundreds of millions of dollars would pay for public school construction, parks and Wake Tech expansion

Wake County and city of Raleigh voters are due to vote on several bond proposals that would add hundreds of millions of dollars for public school construction, parks and expanding Wake Technical Community College.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Pullen Park is a top 8 finalist for a national honor

Pullen Park is nominated for a national award and it needs your votes to advance to the next round.

Vote for Pullen Park for national honor

Pullen Park is nominated for a national award and it needs your votes to advance to the next round.

Holt Brothers Construction breaks ground on Freedom Park

Freedom Park will be based in downtown Raleigh at the intersection of Lane and Wilmington Streets near the Executive Mansion.

Will's Forest: Raleigh park holds clues to historic legend of shipwrecked man freed from slavery

When you see references in Raleigh to 'Will's Forest,' it refers to a story that appears in multiple accounts from the 1800s. In the story, Joel Lane rescued two enslaved men, possibly victims of a ship wreck, and is said to have given them a cabin on the corner of his land. But how much of this story is history -- and how much is legend?

Heather Leah, multi-platform producer

Memberships open for Raleigh's Saint Monica Teen Center

Looking for a safe space for your teen to hang out? Membership is open to the Saint Monica Teen Center, part of the Raleigh parks department.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh to reduce outdoor pool hours Aug. 16

Here's a sign that summer is coming to a close sooner than later: Raleigh will be cutting back its hours at outdoor pools soon.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

New Panthers playground, challenge course unveiled in Raleigh

Raleigh Parks and the Carolina Panthers invite are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Panthers Play 60 Challenge Course and playground at Barwell Road Park on Tuesday.

Luke Notestine, WRAL photojournalist

Registration opens Monday for fall youth sports in Raleigh

Starting Monday, parents can register children for baseball, softball, flag football, and cheerleading.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Registration opens Monday for fall youth sports through Raleigh Parks and Recreation

Starting Monday, parents can register children for baseball, softball, flag football, and cheerleading.