Falls Whitewater Park

We are still Choosing Whitewater! The next round of plans for Neuse River Park are out.

Please fill out the survey to let park planners know that the "water-based activities" are still important to you. We need your voice! Survey here: https://publicinput.com/h50307

More updates coming in 2026.

Neuse River Park - Schematic Design Survey - PublicInput 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 design for the park. Your responses will help us choose features and resources that support your access to....

The Raleigh park planners have been busy all year working on the schematic design for Neuse River Park. The great river access and play waves are still in the design. But they want to hear from the public again about what to keep in the plan. Please stop by the meeting on December 17th and let them know what you like! Thank you... again!!

The Triangle is one step closer to having a unique access to the Neuse River for paddlers and non paddlers. It will feature two playwaves that will be fun for kayakers at certain levels and great for tubing at other levels. Thanks to City Council for approving the master plan and thanks to all of you for your support over many many years. There is still work to be done but the project just cleared another hurdle. Much thanks to all...

Great news!! The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Greenways Advisory Board approved the master plan for the Neuse River Park last night almost unanimously! Whitewater is currently at the top of the priority list. Thanks to all of your public comment up to this point. It truly made a difference! Put January 7th on you calendar to attend the City Council's vote. More details a few weeks out. Again...way to go y'all!!!!

Western NC is a large part of our lives. We love the rivers, mountains and people who live there. We have friends and family who are suffering there. There is a lot of information about how to help but we wanted to share a link too. They need our help so much. https://www.wral.com/story/how-to-help-western-nc-residents-devastated-by-helene/21648118/

Wow!!! Great news y'all! The results of the early July survey:

7% Unsupportive
92% SUPPORTIVE - 76% Strongly Supportive!!

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with the City of Raleigh. Neuse River Park is even closer to becoming a unique natural playground for our area.

We still need your support with the Parks Board and City Council. More to come on that.

In the meantime - get excited!!!! Full survey results: https://publicinput.com/Report/r5auandpl0l

Choose Whitewater = Choose the Neuse River Park Concept Plan! We can achieve a unique exciting access on the Neuse River in Raleigh with your help!

The city wants your feedback. Tell them you fully support the concept plan and we are on our way to splashing downstream in a tube, SUP or kayak. Or enjoy relaxing on the rocks beside the river.

Fill out the survey now:

Neuse River Park Draft Concept Plan Survey - PublicInput Click here to view an interactive project overview, including a summary of previous public engagement and detailed descriptions of the Draft Concept Plan.

Thanks for joining us for Ride the River last Sunday! We tested the tubing run and it was refreshing! The new Neuse River Park will make tubing and paddling easier and more fun! The next City of Raleigh survey comes out next week! We will send the link when it's posted. Shout out to Raleigh Popsicles for the delicious treats!

What would whitewater features look like at Neuse River Park? Check out our new video along with the city's survey:

Choose Whitewater: Neuse River Park in Raleigh NC Neuse River Park can be Raleigh’s (new) old fashioned swimming hole for tubing, fishing, swimming, kayaking or just lounging. Help make it a reality! Choose Whitewater when you fill out the survey.