Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources News

Girls NFL Flag Football registration continues through June

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting applications for Girls NFL Flag Football for girls in grades 6-8 (Middle School Division) and grades 9-12 (High...

Tickets still available for Dive-In Movie featuring “Moana 2” on June 28

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Dive-In Movie” on Saturday, June 28, at Holding Park Aquatic Center, 133 W. Owen Ave. “Moana 2” will be the...

Wake Forest’s two-day Independence Day Celebration returns July 3-4

Fireworks, food trucks, live entertainment, children’s activities, and more await you at Wake Forest’s 2025 Independence Day Celebration. Presented by Capital Chevrolet, this year’s celebration marks...

Taylor Street Park Sprayground to be closed June 23-24

The Taylor Street Park Sprayground will be closed Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24. The temporary closure is necessary to allow for the installation of a new control system and new water features. Signage...

Registration continues for Saturday’s National Trails Day 5K/3K at Joyner Park

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Advisory Board is partnering with Skylift Garage Doors to host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, at...

Dive-In Movie to feature “Moana 2” on June 28, tickets on sale now

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Dive-In Movie” on Saturday, June 28, at Holding Park Aquatic Center, 133 W. Owen Ave. “Moana 2” will be the...

Town offers update on Miller Park Phase 1 Improvements

J.M. Thompson Company, a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, continues work on Phase 1 of the Miller Park Upgrades & Stream Restoration Project. Town officials recently offered...

Youth Fall Baseball, Softball & T-Ball registration is June 1-7 for Wake Forest residents, June 8-30 for residents & non-Wake Forest residents

In June, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will accept applications for Youth Fall Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball for boys and girls ages 4-16 according to the...

Still time to register for Youth & Bass Fishing Tourneys

From June 16-29, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a Bass Fishing Tournament for ages 13 and older and a non-competitive Youth Fishing Tournament for...

Registration continues for National Trails Day 5K/3K at Joyner Park

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Advisory Board is partnering with Skylift Garage Doors to host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, at...

Holding Park Aquatic Center opens for the season May 24, patrons encouraged to register & pay in advance

Holding Park Aquatic Center (HPAC), 133 W. Owen Ave., will open for the season Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. Daily admission fees for Wake Forest residents are $1 for children ages 2 and under; $4 for...

“Monsters, Inc.” to kick off Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park May 24

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a free, monthly outdoor movie series from May through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Family Movie...