Neuse River Park Planning Process
Neuse River Park Planning Process
We are in the schematic design phase of planning the Neuse River Park. In this phase, the design team takes the approved master plan and begins shaping the park’s layout, amenities, river access, trails, nature play elements, and gathering spaces.
Soon, Raleigh Parks will share the draft schematic design both in person and online. Details about the in-person event are provided below. If you cannot attend, the same materials will be available online from December 16–29, along with a survey to collect your feedback.
Next steps: Community feedback will finalize the schematic design. We will then develop detailed cost estimates and identify what will be included in Phase One. We plan to share updates with the CAG in February and bring the final Phase One plan to the April Parks Committee.
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