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Homestead Aquatic Center to Close for Renovations
”We know this facility is important to our community, and the closure will be an inconvenience to so many who routinely use it,” said Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell. “This important maintenance project will help us continue to provide exceptional service at Homestead Aquatic Center."
10/15/2024 1:52 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: Smoke Alarms Save Lives, Tar Heel Express to Football and Basketball, Our Town to Replace TOWNnews
Spooky season is upon us, but there's nothing scary about fire safety, our new e-newsletter, or Parks and Rec's Fall Carnival. Our new Crash Assistant Responders won't ghost you, and neither will the Tar Heel Express to the Tar Heels' football game AND Blue-White basketball scrimmage.
10/10/2024 12:05 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: Supporting Western NC, New Inclusive Playground Design, October Traffic Safety
In this issue, we've got two trusted ways you can help communities dealing with the heartbreaking devastation in Western NC. We've also got your first look at the design of our our first inclusive playground and new inclusive features coming to nearly all of our playgrounds very soon.
10/03/2024 4:00 PM
Parks & Recreation Shares Inclusive Playground Design, New Features at Playgrounds Across Town
This month, community members will start seeing the Town’s effort to make its playgrounds more inclusive. This includes the construction of a new playground at Community Center Park next week.
10/03/2024 2:30 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: New Engagement Hub, Employee Appreciation Month, Downtown Streetscapes
In this issue, we are so excited to introduce to you our new engagement hub: Engage Chapel Hill. It's a space for you to learn and share feedback about major Town projects and initiatives.
09/26/2024 3:59 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: Hispanic Heritage, Greene Tract Workshop, Good Neighbor Cookout
Between the Good Neighbor Initiative community cookout and a spooky movie under the stars, we're really falling for these autumn vibes.
09/19/2024 4:27 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: Homestead Road Closure Sept. 18-19, Parks and Rec Annual Maintenance, Council is Back in Session
The official start of fall is just days away, and we're embracing it here in Chapel Hill. Council meetings, Parks and Rec annual facilities maintenance, and Orange County's shred-a-thon are all back!
09/12/2024 4:30 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: UNC Football, Council Season Starts, and Art on the Trail
Summer is passing right by, and we're getting ready to fall into cooler weather. With it comes UNC football, the start of the Council season, and new art on the Bolin Creek Trail.
09/05/2024 5:23 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: Labor Day Service Changes, Get to Know Your Library, 828 MLK Site Public Meeting
Monday is a Town holiday, signaling the start of cooler temps, football games, and festivals. And we've got a brand new parking deck downtown that's perfect for all your fall plans.
08/29/2024 1:03 PM
This Week in TOWNnews: Estes Drive Roll & Stroll, Rosemary Parking Deck, and Skatepark Redesign
Next week, the town will be buzzing with excitement as CHCCS students return to classrooms! This issue starts with some back-to-school road safety tips and a reminder about our Roll & Stroll Block Party on Saturday.
08/22/2024 4:08 PM
Homestead Skatepark Redesign, Renovation Moves Ahead
The project to redesign and renovate the Town’s skatepark at Homestead Park is moving ahead. This week, Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation staff are sharing renderings and requesting construction bids. The Town expects construction to begin in mid- to late-2025.
08/22/2024 3:50 PM
Labor Day Holiday
Monday, Sept. 2 is a Town holiday. Most Town offices will be closed. This message outlines which services are affected.
08/19/2024 2:47 PM