Parks & Recreation

The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department seeks to enhance the lives of the citizens of Wake Forest by offering a comprehensive system of parks, greenways, facilities, and open spaces coupled with cultural and athletic programs that promote education, health, and wellness.

		PARKS & FACILITIES  The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation department manages 561 acres of parks, open space, natural land and trails. This includes five baseball/softball fields, three soccer fields, one pool, six picnic areas, eight playgrounds, eight lighted tennis courts, a dog park, the Wake Forest Community House, Flaherty Park Community Center, and more than six miles of greenway trails. Parks & Facilities Holding Park Pool Flaherty Dog Park Greenways Construction Projects
		ATHLETICS The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation department offers baseball, softball, and basketball leagues for residents of Wake Forest and the surrounding areas. Youth Volunteering to Coach Adult
		RecConnect - Winter/Spring 2010 Program Brochure (PDF document is 17 MB in size) The Winter/Spring 2010 edition of RecConnect is now available. RecConnect has something for everyone. Browse through the Town of Wake Forest's athletic and recreation programs for people of all ages.
		PROGRAMS & CLASSES The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department offers classes and cultural programs for both youth and adults. Information on dance, art, cooking, woodworking, drawing, painting, and much more are provided in the links below. Preschool Youth Adult One-Day Workshops
		SPECIAL EVENTS The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department offers an array of special events throughout the year, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt, as well as special performances, the Pepsi Pitch Hit and Run, NFL/Pepsi Punt, Pass, Kick, and June's Concert in the Park.

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