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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Apex public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Christmas Parade planning
The parade returns downtown this year with a sponsor boosting nonprofit giving and WRAL coverage; construction may narrow the route to one lane, requiring up to four floats to divert.
KidsTowne Playground replacement
The beloved 27-year-old community-built wooden playground at Kelly Road Park is structurally failing and will be replaced, with ADA-compliant shelter and restroom renovations. Residents overwhelmingly want nature-inspired play, shade, and the same imaginative feel.
Hunter Street Bike Park scope and cost growth
The bike park behind the Hunter Street ballfield is getting bigger — stacked jump towers, lighting, water, and ADA parking — and slightly over its original budget. Staff plan to cover the gap by reallocating leftover money from recent under-budget park projects, not by asking for new money.
Haddon Hall Greenway feasibility and greenway prioritization
The Haddon Hall greenway feasibility study found a tough alignment — five stream crossings, switchbacks, retaining walls — costing $4.5–6 million, and it scores poorly in the town's prioritization matrix. Despite ~80% neighborhood support, staff say it won't get construction funding anytime soon.
Veterans Memorial Center Proposal
American Legion Post 124 members asked the town to provide land and infrastructure for a self-sustaining veterans and community event center, possibly on the Hughes Street site the town recently purchased, and asked for a council committee to explore it.
Parks and Recreation tennis awards
Apex Parks and Recreation won two USTA Outstanding Parks and Recreation Department awards — regional and state — for making tennis accessible to all, including wheelchair and adaptive players.