Health Update: Health Update: Raleigh Parks Health & Wellness Program – What Experts Say– What Experts Say.
Supporting healthier lifestyles, stronger communities, and vibrant public spaces.
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Wellness Programs & Activities
Community Wellness Hubs & Spaces
Community Gardens & Food Access
Our Approach to Wellness
We use a Dimensions of Wellness framework to guide how programs, spaces, and services are designed across Raleigh Parks. This approach recognizes that health is more than physical activity; it includes mental well-being, social connection, access to nutritious food, environmental health, and a sense of purpose.
By using this shared framework, we aim to:
- Create inclusive programs that reflect community needs
- Support prevention, resilience, and lifelong well-being
- Connecting people to resources that strengthen the quality of life
Wellness Programs & Activities
Raleigh Parks Health & Wellness programs support residents through a wide range of offerings, including:
- Fitness & Physical Activity – group fitness classes, strength training, walking programs, and movement for all abilities
- Nutrition & Food Education – cooking demonstrations, garden-based learning, and healthy eating resources
- Mental & Emotional Well-Being – mindfulness, stress reduction, and trauma-informed programs
- Outdoor & Nature-Based Wellness – greenway activities, nature engagement, and outdoor fitness
- Social Connection – opportunities to build relationships, reduce isolation, and strengthen community ties
Programs are offered across parks, community centers, and seasonal pop-ups throughout the city.
Community Wellness Hubs & Spaces
Community Wellness Hubs are spaces within Raleigh Parks that intentionally bring together multiple dimensions of wellness in one place. These hubs serve as welcoming points for fitness, education, connection, and community engagement.
Glen Eden Pilot Park
- Glen Eden Pilot Park is our first Community Wellness Hub, serving as a testing ground for integrated health and wellness programming. The site hosts a mix of fitness activities, wellness education, community gatherings, and opportunities for residents to share feedback that helps shape future offerings.
- Help shape the future of Glen Eden Pilot Park! Meet your future community wellness hub and give us your feedback about what you’d like to see at one of our upcoming open houses. Learn more about the Glen Eden Open House Series.
Community Gardens & Food Access
Raleigh Parks community gardens support health, connection, and environmental stewardship by providing spaces where residents can grow food, learn together, and build relationships.
Get Involved
Health & Wellness thrives through community participation. Residents can get involved by:
- Make a difference in your community by volunteering with Raleigh Parks
- Sharing feedback to help guide future programming
- Partnering with Raleigh Parks to support community well-being
Community Partners
Raleigh Parks Health & Wellness collaborates with trusted local and regional partners to expand access to food, education, safety, and supportive services. These partnerships help strengthen community impact and ensure programs are responsive to resident needs.
Featured Partners
- Inter-Faith Food Shuttle – Partnering to support community gardens, food access, and nutrition education by connecting gardens to broader hunger-relief and food distribution efforts.
- Wake County Child Nutrition Services – Collaborating on the Summer Meals Program to help ensure children and families have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session.
- North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition – Supporting overdose prevention education and harm reduction efforts, including training, resources, and community safety initiatives.
- Wake County Behavioral Health – Partnering to advance public and behavioral health, including overdose prevention, education, and community-based wellness strategies.
Partner With Us
Raleigh Parks Health & Wellness welcomes partnerships that align with our mission to support healthy people, connected communities, and inclusive public spaces.
Whether you’re a nonprofit, public agency, healthcare provider, educational institution, or community-based organization, we’re interested in exploring ways to work together.
Interested in partnering with Raleigh Parks Health & Wellness?
Complete the Partner Interest Form below or contact us at PRCRhealthandwellness@raleighnc.gov.