News & Events

Historic District Designation - Why?

Posted on Sun, Mar 9, 2014 @ 9:53am

Historic district designation has become an important tool for state and local governments in efforts to preserve the character of central-city neighborhoods. Designations convey more prestige to an individual property or historic district, deter unsightly new building, and make federal and state tax breaks available to owners of individually listed properties.

Duke Park Improvements

Posted on Sat, Mar 8, 2014 @ 8:51am

The new restroom building that was set in place in Duke Park on Jan 24 will be open for use by the end of March. To be completed in March are final utility and electric connections, accessible walkways connecting the building to the existing sidewalks, and fine grading and seeding in the construction zone. The building is a pre-fabricated fully concrete structure from CXT Inc. – 4 inch thick steel reinforced walls and 5 inch thick steel reinforced roof – with all stainless steel appliances inside.

President's Letter

Posted on Thu, Mar 6, 2014 @ 8:50am

There is lot going on this spring:

Opening of the new Bathroom at the Park: The City has installed the new bathroom building near the play area. It should be opening in late March. It is designed with all the fixtures set in the walls so it should be fairly vandal-proof and easy to clean. Hopefully this will make conversion of the old bath house into a pavilion easier.

Edison Johnson Facilities- close to home

Posted on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 @ 7:29pm

Edison Johnson Recreation and Aquatic Center is just up Duke street next to the Life and Science Museum and has a LOT to offer North Durham: Raquetball, basketball, lap swimming, adult and child swim lessons, group fitness classes, after school care, summer camp, a large playground, “teen nite” socializing, and coming soon… a fitness room with cardio and weight equipment! Edison Johnson is the perfect place for your family to get in shape and have fun!

Updates!

Posted on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 @ 10:47am

The 2011 Night of Lights was a HUGE! success. Thanks to Sandi Gray-Terri for organizing and to all of the neighbors who participated. The set-up in the park was great fun with the UKE orchestra coming out to play carols for us.  There  is talk of making set-up of the park next year even more of a party!

Ellerbe Creek Challenge

Posted on Sat, Dec 10, 2011 @ 11:51am

DPNA has issued a challenge to the neighborhood! If 25 people become members or renew their membership in the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, DPNA will donate $250 to ECWA! We only need 10 more people! ECWA works tremendously hard to clean up the creek that runs through our neighborhood. Their work impacts our lives in many ways, from reducing pollution in the creek to maintaining greenways for us to enjoy. Healthy green spaces improve the quality of urban living immeasurably!

Please join ECWA today and help a beaver out!

December 2011 Luminaria Sales

Posted on Tue, Nov 8, 2011 @ 4:56pm

Sales for this years Night of Lights will the weekend of December 3/4th and the following weekend, the 10/11th. Sales will be at various locations around the neighborhood. Watch the listserve for times and locations. And- come on out to the park to help light the candles on the 11th! We start lighting about an hour before dark.

There will  be boxes for a canned food drive at all sale locations. Please consider bringing some canned goods to help stock the Food Bank on Gilbert St.

Also at the luminaria sales is the opportunity to renew your DPNA membership!

Duke Park neighbor survey

Posted on Mon, Oct 17, 2011 @ 9:05pm
Survey

Recently, the DPNA board sent out an informal survey to gather information about the concerns and wishes of residents regarding the neighborhood association.

The survey results are attached as a PDF. Thanks to all who responded!

The main concerns were speeding/traffic, Duke Park upkeep and crime. The greatest interest in new initiatives were in cleanups, clothing/book swaps, regular food drives and Sponsor a Family.

New DPNA Board

Posted on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 @ 9:35pm

New DPNA board - New board members were elected at last months meeting. The 2012 board members are
Dan Read (Pres), Danny Jones (secy), Brian Green (Treas), Bill Anderson, Ian Kipp, Esther Bent, Jon Strack, Joanne Andrews

Any Duke Park resident is eligible to be a board member and everyone is welcome to attend monthly DPNA meetings!

Fall dates

Posted on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 @ 9:32pm
Fall dates-
 
Duke Park Holiday Party is on Dec 2 at Ed and Karen Hubbell's home on Acadia street across from the park. We had a great time last year and Ed and Karen were wonderful hosts. Please bring a side dish to share. The Holiday party would also be a great opportunity to collect canned goods to support an area food bank.

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