Next Steps

Next, the project team will present updated cost estimates and a refined schematic design to the Community Advisory Group. The project will then advance to the Parks Committee, where elements proposed for funding through Phase One will be finalized.

Then the schematic design will be reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, which will provide a recommendation to City Council. 

Learn more about the proposed park elements and how the public engagement process shaped the design of the park so far.

Click here to view the Master Plan.

Artist Gabriel Eng-Goetz has made updates to the public art design based on community feedback gathered earlier in 2025. Click here for more information!

Upcoming Community Advisory Group Meetings  

Note: All Community Advisory Group meeting are open to the public.

Schematic Design

CAG Meeting #2

• May 18, 2026
• 6-8pm
• Raleigh Municipal Building, Room 305
  • 222 W. Hargett St.
  • Online Link

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