City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center
AvailableEV charging station in Raleigh, North Carolina, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 42399.
At a glance
City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center is a public EV charging station at 5910 Whittier Dr in Raleigh, North Carolina, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Nov 14, 2011.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 42399 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Rec Sports Facility |
| Open date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Last updated at source | Jun 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free; requires GreenLots app
Location
- Address
- 5910 Whittier Dr
- City
- Raleigh
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27609
- Coordinates
- 35.86260, -78.64364
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 37% below the North Carolina average of 3.2 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free; requires GreenLots app”. The site is listed as a rec sports facility location.
How does City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center compare with other stations in Raleigh?
Raleigh has 218 charging stations in the DOE registry with 584 ports, the 2nd-most of 259 cities and towns in North Carolina. City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Raleigh. Statewide, North Carolina has 2,050 stations and 6,462 ports, the 15th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in North Carolina, Fort Bragg in Fayettville, has 138 ports.
Who operates City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center?
City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. North Carolina has 247 non-networked stations, 12% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Nov 14, 2011, one of 24 stations in North Carolina with a 2011 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Jun 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center have?
City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center have?
City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free; requires GreenLots app.
Is City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center open to the public?
Yes. City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center?
City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center is at 5910 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609. Its coordinates are 35.86260, -78.64364.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 42399, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “City of Raleigh - Optimist Park and Community Center, Raleigh, NC (AFDC station 42399)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/north-carolina/city-of-raleigh-optimist-park-and-community-center-42399 (data as of October 12, 2026).