Happy May! That means it’s almost time for the annual NPNA picnic meeting, which will be held this year on Saturday, May 17 at 11am. We will have a business meeting first, where you can hear a brief review of what NPNA does, honor outgoing board members, and find out which neighbor won the President’s award.

This is also when voting for NPNA officer and board members occurs – please consider serving! If you would like to nominate yourself or anyone else, or get more information, please email president@northgateparknc.org   We will share a board slate ahead of the annual meeting for consideration at the meeting. Nominations will also be accepted at the meeting.

It sounds like a lot, but really goes very quickly. Following that, we will have a picnic – NPNA will provide barbecue. It would be helpful to us if you would take a moment to let us know your thinking of coming and if you’re bringing a side dish to share – use this link

Feel free to just stop by, or to bring a side or bring only yourself. We would love to meet new neighbors, see old friends and chat about the neighborhood.

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Slim & The Pickups for live music! The show is free although donations are appreciated

🌶️ 🫑 🌮  Cilantro NC Food Truck: Cilantro is a “family owned and operated food truck serving delicious Mexican street food”  – menu includes tacos, burritos, empanadas, and more! http://www.cilantromexicancuisine.com/

 Jolly Sandwich Co: Sandwiches with big flavor from a modest truck! Menu includes hot sandwiches, chickpea fritter, shrimp & grits and more! https://jollysandwichco.com

 Funnel Queens: The ultimate funnel cake experience since 2015! Funnel cakes, chicken & fries, princess cupcakes and more!  https://funnelqueens.com

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

If you’d like to donate candy, prizes, or crafts for the event, please contact Eric Miller

We’re back! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo next Thursday 3/27 from 5-8PM

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Matthew Crowe for live music! The show is free although donations are appreciated

🍛🔥Lao-Lao: “Enjoy the funky flavors of authentic Lao cuisine.” Menu includes a rotating selection of Laotian favorites including papaya salad, rice noodles, crispy coconut curry rice balls, and more! https://streetfoodfinder.com/laolao

🌶️ 🫑 🌮 Cilantro NC Food Truck: Cilantro is a “family owned and operated food truck serving delicious Mexican street food” – menu includes tacos, burritos, empanadas, and more! http://www.cilantromexicancuisine.com

🍩 🍪 🥟 Little Halos Donut Truck : Mini donuts made hot & fresh on site! https://streetfoodfinder.com/littlehalos

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

The City of Durham is exploring what new uses of the historic Durham Athletic Park may benefit the Durham community more.  This plot of land is 5.42 acres large and is located in a part of Durham where density of residents has increased over the last twenty years. The current use of this space as a baseball field is underutilized and the City of Durham wants to hear from residents about how this land can be used in the future to better serve our Durham residents. Get more info about the feasibility study at the Project Page.

Phase One of public input for the Durham Athletic Park Feasibility Study will close on February 28, 2025.

*Given that this is publicly owned land, the City of Durham does NOT seek to sell or use this land for private use such as privately owned or rented condominiums.  Open space is lacking in the urban center of Durham and this space shall remain accessible to the public.*

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Come and join neighbors and friends on Monday Jan 20th (MLK and Inauguration Day) to help restore the stretch of Ellerbe Creek alongside Edison Johnson to its natural beauty.

We’ll be removing trash from the creek bed and banks as well as cutting back some of the fallen trees blocking the creek. We’ll provide grabbers and trash bags. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. If you have waders, bring them along!

Starting at 10:00am and likely running for 2-3 hours.

Check us out on Facebook at Friends of Ellerbe Creek and join us to get future event announcements.

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys, and free lead testing for children this Thursday 10/24 from 5-8PM! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo! This will be our last event of the season.

NPNA has partnered with Durham Public Health to provide a free drop-in lead testing event for children during the Food Truck Rodeo at Keystone Church across from the park from 5:30 – 7:30

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Too Many Cases for live music! The show is free although donations are appreciated – all donations from this event will be donated to the hurricane relief effort in Western NC.

🍚🍗 Bo’s Kitchen:  “Authentic Korean Foods that will tingle and make your tongue get excited!” https://streetfoodfinder.com/BOskitchen14

🦞🥐Cousins Maine Lobster : “Food truck serving wild-caught Maine lobster.” Menu includes lobster rolls, lobster bisque, kid options, and more! Mobile ordering through the “Cousins Maine Lobster” app (available on App Store, and Google Play; https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/mobile-app/) will be offered. Ordering will be available the day of the NPNA Food Truck Rodeo around 3pm. Ordering availability is subject to the crew on the truck. If a long line forms, the crew may decide to turn off app ordering in order to better prioritize the guests ordering in person.

🍡🍦 Jam Ice Cream: “The Triangle’s only soft serve mobile ice cream parlor made with fresh local ingredients” Dessert menu offering cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and more! https://streetfoodfinder.com/jamicecream#

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

Saturday, October 5th 8am to noon.

All sales will take place at individual properties.

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys this Thursday 9/26 from 5-8PM! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Half Hog for live music! The show is free although donations are appreciated – let’s show some love to our local musicians for playing for us!

🍚🍗 Bo’s Kitchen:  “Authentic Korean Foods that will tingle and make your tongue get excited!” https://streetfoodfinder.com/BOskitchen14

🌮 🌯 Cilantro : “Food truck serving delicious Mexican street food” Menu includes tacos, burritos, empanadas, and more! There will be an online ordering link available two days before the event available here: https://streetfoodfinder.com/cilantromexicannc

🍡🍦 Jam Ice Cream: “The Triangle’s only soft serve mobile ice cream parlor made with fresh local ingredients” Dessert menu offering cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and more! https://streetfoodfinder.com/jamicecream#

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys this Thursday 8/22 from 5-8PM! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

Also at 6:00 PM the Northgate Park Neighborhood Association Committee for a Safer Northgate will be holding an open discussion on safety on light of the recent shootings.

The police chief, Patrice Andrews, and members of her executive team will be in attendance as well as Carl Rist.  Mr Rist is also asking the City Manager to have one of her senior staff be present. Please come and share your concerns and speak with city officials about how to help our neighborhood move forward.

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join The Piedmont Pickups for live music! The show is  free although donations are appreciated – let’s show some love to our local musicians for playing for us in the middle of a hot NC summer!

🍚🍗Lao Lao:  “The funky flavors of authentic Lao cuisine!”  Entrees include papaya, rice, protein choices, and bold flavors. https://streetfoodfinder.com/laolao

🌮 🌯 Las Gringas : “Authentic Mexican cuisine with southern fusion!” Menu features tacos, burritos, and more. https://streetfoodfinder.com/lasgringastacos

🍡🍦 LocoPops: Dessert menu offering assorted frozen popsicles (dairy and non-dairy options available)! https://www.ilovelocopops.com/

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.