Updates to Non-Resident Rental and Program Fees

To continue providing the high-quality parks and recreation services our community enjoys, Raleigh Parks is updating how non-resident fees are applied for rentals and programs.

Your residency status is based on the household address listed in your RecLink account.

If you have a non-resident account, the following fees will apply:

Effective July 1, 2026

A 25% non-resident fee will be added to new rental bookings for:

• Outdoor athletic fields, courts, and open spaces
• Picnic shelters
• Most indoor spaces, excluding those specified under the 50% fee section

A 50% non-resident fee will be added to new rental bookings for these special event venues:

• Mordecai Historic Park
• Borden Building
• Anderson Point Park
• City of Raleigh Museum
• Tucker House

These fees apply only to new bookings made on or after July 1. Existing reservations will stay the same unless changes are made after the effective date. If a change is made, the appropriate non-resident fee will be added if the account does not meet resident criteria.

Effective December 1, 2026

A 25% non-resident fee will be applied to all program registrations, replacing the current $15 flat fee.

If you believe your residency status is incorrect or you were mistakenly charged a non-resident fee, we're happy to help. Please contact the Recreation Business Office at [email protected] or 919-996-4800.