Summer 2024 Questionnaire

Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey. Your input is invaluable as we embark the new vision and design for Tarboro Road Park.  Insights and preferences gathered from residents and users like you will influence the concept development and design process for the park and new community center. 

Your participation is appreciated as we work towards creating a new community center and park space that truly serves and represents your community.  

Background and Project Description

Tarboro Road Park, 121 N. Tarboro Road in Raleigh, is an existing 3.2-acre park site established in the 1970’s to serve the surrounding historically African American community.  The park is anchored by a heavily used community center and the historic Saint Monica Teen Center.  Current site amenities include a picnic shelter, tennis courts, and a playground.

The community center has been incrementally enlarged over the past several decades to serve the recreational and educational needs of the expanding neighborhoods.  The current room layout along with the age and condition of the facilities are no longer adequate for the needs of the growing and transforming community. 

The redevelopment of Tarboro Road Park is funded via the 2022 City of Raleigh Parks Bond in the amount of $29,500,000 for community engagement, design, permitting, and construction. 

In November 2023, the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board formally appointed a 13-member Tarboro Road Park Community Advisory Group (CAG) of neighborhood representatives.  The CAG will provide direct design and community representation input during the initial park planning process (known as schematic design).

Project Timeline

  • 2024 – 2025:  Community Engagement and Schematic Design
  • 2025 – 2026:  Design and Permitting
  • 2026 – 2028:  Bidding and Construction 

 

For more information and project updates, please visit the project's Engage Raleigh page.

 

 

Question title

On average, how many times a week do you come to Tarboro Road Park for an event or to use the facilities?

once or more per week
about once a month
few times a year
this is my first time
Other
Closed to responses

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At Tarboro Road Park, what recreational programs or community events have you participated in over the last year?

Community Center Summer Camp programs
St. Monica Teen Center Summer Camp programs
Black History Month events
Thanksgiving event
Community Center Rental events (birthday parties, etc.)
Weight Room membership
Shelter rental
Open play (pickleball, tennis, basketball, roller skating)
Bike polo
Intro to Pickleball program
Cardio Kickboxing program
Cheerleading program
Skate Fitness class
Other
Closed to responses

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What top 5 amenities would make an improved Tarboro Road Park more accessible and appealing to you and your family?

Plaza area
Tennis Court(s)
Basketball Court(s)
Playground
Skate Park
Outdoor Fitness area
Walking Path / Track
Shelters / Covered Picnic Area
Volleyball Court(s)
Pickleball Court(s)
Bike Polo Court
Community Garden
Amphitheater
Open green space
Other
Closed to responses

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What top 5 amenities would make a new Tarboro Road Community Center more accessible and appealing to you and your family?

Locker Rooms / Shower Rooms
Multipurpose Room
Kitchen
Fitness / Weight Room
Gymnasium
Lounge / Gathering Room
Game Room
Indoor Walking Track
Stage
Rock climbing area
Dance Studio
Art Room
Basketball courts
Indoor pickleball courts
Racquetball / Squash Courts
Kids Play Area
Library / reading / technology room
Exhibit Gallery
Other
Closed to responses

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What are activities you enjoy (by yourself or with your family) where you must leave your neighborhood that you believe would be popular at Tarboro Road Park?

Closed for Comments

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If you could rent space at the community center, what events would you host?

Community events
Birthday or other celebration parties
Family reunions
Kids events
Sporting events / tournaments
Other
Closed to responses

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What do you think are Tarboro Road Park's greatest needs for community programs?

Closed for Comments

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How do you think the new community center and park space would foster a sense of unity and pride within the neighborhood?

Closed for Comments

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Are there historic or cultural aspects of the community that can inspire the design of the new community center?

Closed for Comments

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Considering the rich history of this neighborhood and community center, how would you like to see historical items such as photographs and newspaper articles displayed in the new Tarboro Road Park?

In the community center lobby
In a special room in the community center dedicated to the history of the neighborhood
In the meeting and multi-purpose rooms in the community center
As exterior interpretive signs within Tarboro Rd. Park
Other
Closed to responses

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Please share any additional suggestions or ideas for the new park and community center.

Closed for Comments