Source: Facebook/Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river and a two-story waterslide are on deck for southeast Raleigh, as the city moves ahead with plans for a major aquatic center at John Chavis Memorial Park. The latest announcement from the parks department is the most visible step yet in a years-long effort to restore and expand amenities at the 28-acre site near Shaw University. City leaders say the new facility is meant to serve families, lap swimmers and community programs, while still respecting the park’s deep cultural history.
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