Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources News
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Presented by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, the 2023 Egg Hunt will begin with a pre-party at...Read more
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2023 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 29. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p...Read more
Living Rhythms, a cultural arts company that provides hands-on programs in West African drumming and dancing, will offer a free performance on Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.
Known for their captivating drums, high-energy dancing, and non...Read more
On Monday, March 6, crews will begin removing the existing playground equipment at Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave., an important next step in the installation of a new inclusive playground.
Holding Park has been closed since late October. Barricades and signage...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and the Wake Forest Pickleball Club will host the Wake Forest “Spring into Summer” Pickleball Tournament for players 12 and older Friday-Sunday, May 12-14, at the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts, 1126 N. White St.
The...Read more
Starting in April, the Town of Wake Forest will celebrate the return of warm weather by hosting an array of outdoor events and activities for the entire family. From our Easter Egg Hunt and Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies to Friday Night on White and Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park, spring...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is accepting team registrations for Men’s Church Softball through Friday, March 31. Online registration is available at http://bit.ly/PRCRAdultAthletics .
The entry fee is...Read more
The Town of Wake Forest is now accepting applications from food truck vendors interested in participating in the 2023 Fireworks Spectacular. The online application is available at http://bit.ly/WFFireworksSpectacular through Friday, March 31....Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a public meeting Thursday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. to solicit input from residents concerning the construction of a downtown skate park, pump track, and fitness court. The meeting will take place in the Wake...Read more
Beginning Monday, March 6, the Joyner Park Community Center, Flaherty Park Community Center, and Alston-Massenburg Center will offer extended hours and operate according to the following schedules:
Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road
Monday-Friday (6 a.m.-9 p.m.) Saturday...Read more