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Downtown Raleigh’s first skate park breaks ground
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and skater Adrian Mangano at the Skate Raleigh groundbreaking in front of downtown Raleigh's skyline.
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin congratulates Adrian Mangano, a visionary behind the project. | Photo by RALtoday
Skate Raleigh officially broke ground on downtown Raleigh’s first skate park yesterday. Located at the future Smoky Hollow Park along Capital Boulevard, Conlon Family Skatepark will be for skaters and bikers of all ages and levels — and it will be the first thing people see driving into downtown.

“The design is sort of like an enhanced City Plaza,” Board President Stephen Mangano told RALtoday. “We want it to be like a second backyard to Raleigh.”

Over the next two months, the now vacant concrete lot near Smoky Hollow will be transformed into a street-style skate park designed by New Line Skateparks. After entering the park from Dortch Street, skaters and spectators will be greeted with 11,000 sqft of refinished asphalt and concrete, decked out with stairs, rails, ramps, and box jumps. Bonus: Expect food trucks to post up.

“We’re giving people a safe and accessible place to engage with one of the most popular sports in the world,” Executive Director Cody Charland said.

A rendering of Skate Raleigh's park plans.

Site plans for the Conlon Family Skatepark.

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Courtesy of Skate Raleigh

The base park will cost $300,000, with a possibility for expansion if $125,000 more is raised. The addition could include a 10,000-sqft section dedicated to BMX.

Completion of the skate park is slated for May — once it opens, it will operate for two years until construction begins on Smoky Hollow Park. Although the skate park is temporary, Skate Raleigh is working with the City of Raleigh to identify possible locations for permanent skate parks in and around downtown. Yes, multiple parks.

Skate Raleigh is hosting a fundraising event featuring food, music, and art auctions on Sunday, April 16 at Raleigh Union Station. Tickets start at $40. We’ll be there for the aerial bike stunts.
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Events
Thursday, March 23
  • Timely Connections Series | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Dr. Dan Fountain will speak about Meredith College’s role in the White Supremacy Campaign of 1898 and disenfranchisement in NC.
  • Willard Wine Tasting Class: Lebanon | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $50 | This class will be focused on Lebanon and its regional varietals; attendees will taste three wines and enjoy a small cheese and charcuterie plate.
Friday, March 24
  • Big Wild | Friday, Mar. 24 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $29-$80 | See this electronic composer and vocalist perform on The Efferusphere Is Here Tour.
  • Crabtree’s Easter Activity with LUSH | Friday, Mar. 24 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Crabtree Promotional Court, Easter Set, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Make your own Easter-inspired handmade bath bomb or bubble bar, while supplies last.*
Saturday, March 25
  • Spring Blooming - Vinyasa Flow w/ Live Sound Journey & Zero Proof Cocktails | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Raleigh Rose Garden, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh | $30 | Yogis of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join this flow, complete with an alcohol-free cocktail.
  • Raleigh Arbor Day Festival | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 12-4 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh | Free | Support trees and the natural environment at this event featuring live music, food trucks, trivia, free trees, and more.
  • Spring Block Party by Brookside Bodega and The Optimist | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 2-6 p.m. | Brookside Bodega, 1000 Brookside Dr., Ste. 119, Raleigh | Festivities include live music by Azul and String Break, food trucks, local vendors, kids games, and more.
Sunday, March 26
  • Beginner Calligraphy | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Riparian Provision Company, 1408 S. Saunders St., Raleigh | $70 | This class is an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink.
  • Spring Equinox Sound Bath | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | $24-$30 | Celebrate the equinox and welcome in the light and renewal of spring with this immersive and meditative sound experience.

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Try This

Be City Club Raleigh’s guest for a week

Try This: Be City Club Raleigh’s guest for a week
Presented by a RALtoday Partner
Slideshow of City Club Raleigh New Member Orientation in Raleigh, NC.
City Club Raleigh is located on the 28th and 29th floors atop of the Wells Fargo building. | Photos by RALtoday
City Editor Cat here. I love networking with local business owners and go-getters in our community, so I was excited to join City Club Raleigh and see what the hype is about. 💼

City Club Raleigh is a membership-based club, and the only business-social club in downtown. To get my feet wet, I attended a New Member Orientation and the club’s March Member Mixer. The night was filled with:
  • Complimentary champagne
  • Toasts
  • Ice breakers
  • Good food
...and several new connections were made.

What we tried:

As I was being ushered to a conference room for the New Member Orientation, I was handed a glass of champagne. Much like most of City Club, the room had sweeping views of the city and overlooked the State Capitol (with North Hills in sight.)

New members mingled and got familiar with the club, then we made our way upstairs to network with new and seasoned members and to reap the benefits of Raleigh’s business-social club. I left feeling inspired and ready to take on the world.

Learn about the club’s amenities (think: nationwide benefits, private events, and coworking space) and to see how you can Try This. Hint: RALtoday readers can be a guest for a week.*
What not to miss
News Notes

Weather
  • 81º | Partly cloudy | 16% chance of rain
Open
  • HUSH, a luxury salon specializing in hair, lash, and brow services, is now open in Smoky Hollow across from Dose Yoga and Smoothie Bar. Call or visit their website to make an appointment.
Community
  • Spring Park and Brier Creek will soon have new and updated play areas. Spring Park is closed for construction now until late this summer, and the Brier Creek Playground is closed now until Monday, April 10.
Civic
  • On Monday, the Wake County Board of Commissioners updated a plan to help combat food insecurity in Wake County. The Wake Food Security Plan could use ~$7.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding to grow community gardens, connect local farmers to food pantries, expand mobile food markets, support community health workers, and continue emergency food boxes. (The News & Observer)
Cause
  • Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to join the second annual Oberlin Village Heritage 5K & Walk on Saturday, June 17 at WakeMed Soccer Park. Race proceeds will support efforts to raise public awareness and preserve Oberlin’s history, contributions, and achievements. Register.
Try This
  • If you haven’t experienced Van Gogh Raleigh yet, now’s the time — the immersive experience closes on Monday, April 17. We visited last spring and had the best time taking in the 360º digital art, listening to relaxing music, and creating (read: coloring) pieces of our own. Tickets start at $20.
Today Is
  • National Puppy Day. This is your sign to support the Wake County Animal Center, and maybe consider adopting a furry family member. If you already have a pup in your life, why not treat them to a new floofy bed?
Shop
  • It’s that time of year to freshen up your home’s aroma, and our online shop (Six & Main) has the perfect candles. Drift away to scents such as woods + berries by The Rustic House or ripe juniper in a reusable vessel by Plant Based Candles. That smells just about right.
DYK
  • Did you know scheduling a two week follow up for your injectables is crucial? Botox settles gradually, which can make it difficult to remember where you started. At each injectables appointment, Synergy Face + Body takes before + after photos so you can see the magic first-hand. See for yourself.*
Drink
  • Looking for a refreshing spring cocktail? This Ultra Seltzer Hollywood Highball features fresh lime and cilantro — and looks perfect for porch sipping. 🍹*
 
Eat

🍽️ 8 women-led eateries to try

8 local eateries led by women
Sarah Shepherd and Liz Grandchamp pouring wine during Supper Club at the Heights House Hotel.
Supper Club launched at the Heights House Hotel in February 2023. | Courtesy of JNK Public Relations
Women’s History Month is in full swing and we’re hungry to support local eateries with women at their helm. Consider dining at one of the following women-led restaurants not just this month, but any time of the year.
Click here to discover more businesses led by women.
The Wrap
 
Anne Tate in a white sweater

Today’s Edition By:
Anne
From the Editor
I haven’t done much skateboarding in my life, but I’m not afraid to try it. I could also see myself rollerskating. Or maybe I’ll try BMX? We’ll see what I decide this spring when the Conlon Family Skatepark opens — it’s going to be fun.
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