Neuse River Park Planning Process
Neuse River Park Planning Process
Neuse River Park Schematic Design Survey Now Open!
We are in the schematic design phase for Neuse River Park, where the design team is refining the park’s layout, amenities, river access, trails, nature play elements, and gathering spaces based on the approved master plan.
The online community survey and online open house are now live and will be available December 16–29. This is your chance to review the draft schematic design and share your feedback.
In addition, an in-person open house will be held on December 17 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Abbotts Creek Community Center, and we will be tabling along the greenway on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to share information and answer questions.
Take the survey linked below and check out more details about the in-person event right below!
Community feedback will help finalize the schematic design, after which detailed cost estimates will be developed and Phase One elements identified. Updates will be shared with the CAG in February and with the Parks Committee and Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board in April.
Neuse River Park - Schematic Design Survey
Provide your input on this future park! Please complete our survey. Raleigh Parks needs your help to design a park people will love by answering the questions below about the current schematic...
Neuse River Park Public Workshop - Schematic Design
Public Meeting to discuss the Schematic Design for Neuse River Park.
This meeting will be family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages. Accommodations & Translation Services are available upon request. Please contact NeuseRiverPark@publicinput.com
The public workshop will be a drop-in style open house meeting. Staff and consultants will be there to help explain and to answer questions about the Schematic Design.
Learn more about the proposed park elements and how the public engagement process shaped the design of the park so far.
Artist Gabriel Eng-Goetz is creating public art for the Neuse River Park. His work will be installed during the construction of the park and will be on display when the park opens. Click here to learn more about the public artist.
Upcoming Community Advisory Group Meetings
Note: All Community Advisory Group meeting are open to the public.
Schematic Design
CAG Meeting #2
- February 10, 2026
- 6-8pm
- Raleigh Municipal Building, Room 305
- 222 W. Hargett St.
Click here for more information about the Neuse River Park Community Advisory Group.
Current Project Status
The Neuse River Park project is now in the Schematic Design phase. There will be more touchpoints with the community in 2025, and we hope to hear from you! Everyone who will be impacted by this project has a right to participate, and we welcome all to stay involved throughout the planning process.
Previous Project Milestones
City Council approved the Neuse River Park Master Plan during their January 7, 2025 session.
You can view the agenda item, which includes the presentation, by following this link. If you would like to watch a recording of the presentation, you can view it here.
Do you have any questions about the project?
Feel free to email: neuseriverpark@PublicInput.com