Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources News

Joyner Park playground closed April 29-May 3

The E. Carroll Joyner Park playground, situated behind the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, will be closed the week of April 29. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to...

Girls’ Youth Volleyball registration continues through April, volunteer coaches needed

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting youth volleyball applications for girls ages 9-16 through the end of April. Online registration is available at...

Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park begin May 25 with “Beauty and the Beast”

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. The first in...

Students & parents invited to 2024 STEM Saturday at Joyner Park Community Center

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2024 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 27. Presented...

Beatlesque to kick off 30th Anniversary of Six Sundays in Spring Sunday at Joyner Park

You’re invited to help celebrate three decades of foot-tapping, finger-snapping good times during the 30th anniversary of Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake...

Taylor Street Park Sprayground opens for season April 27

Taylor Street Park Sprayground, 416 N. Taylor St., will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. Free and open to the public, the sprayground will operate according to the following...

Concern for public safety forces removal of damaged trees near boat launch at Wake Forest Reservoir

Town of Wake Forest crews have closed a portion of the Wake Forest Reservoir Soft Trails near the boat launch to remove three trees damaged during a recent storm. The area is expected to be closed for...

Portion of Sanford Creek Greenway near Rose Angel Circle to be closed Tuesday

The Town of Wake Forest will close a portion of the Sanford Creek Greenway in the vicinity of Rose Angel Circle Tuesday, April 16, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The closure is necessary to allow crews to remove...

Register now for “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament May 18

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host an online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Tekken 8" on Saturday, May 18. Presented by Ting Internet...

Registration continues for 50-Mile Walking Challenge

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will commemorate “National Physical Fitness Month” in May by offering a 50-Mile Walking Challenge for area residents ages 11...

Flaherty Dog Park closed for maintenance April 8-11

Flaherty Dog Park, 1100 N. White St., will be closed for maintenance Monday-Thursday, April 8-11. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to install new mulch, finish sidewalk repairs, and...

Accessible parking spaces to be added along West Owen Avenue April 8-9, Holding Park to remain open

On Monday and Tuesday, April 8-9, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, Town crews will add several accessible parking spaces along West Owen Avenue in the vicinity of Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave. Crews will...