Bailey Drive Gateway Groundbreaking

Friday, May 22 — Bailey Drive -- 10:00am

This project will add community gathering spaces, including a pavilion, grill area, seating, and wetlands overlook, as well as a sidewalk connection between the park and Fuller Elementary School along Bailey and Boaz Drive. It will also feature public art by Tiffany Baker, inspired by oral histories from Rochester Heights residents; a glass panel installation titled “The Reflected History.”

Limited street parking available on-site at Bailey Drive (601 Bailey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610.)  Overflow parking will be located at Waller Place.

Hear from Mayor Cowell, City Council Member Branch, and other community partners about this transformational project.  

RSVP for groundbreaking event is preferred but not required by Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Email: RSVP@raleighnc.gov
For more information, visit the Bailey Drive Gateway Project page.