Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources News

Monica Lileton graduates from Municipal & County Administration Course

Recreation Program Manager Monica Lileton has graduated from the 2024-25 Municipal and County Administration course offered by the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill. This intensive 150-hour...

Swim lesson registration is underway, swim lesson registration for individuals with disabilities begins May 19

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting online registrations for 2025 Swim Lessons at http://bit.ly/wfswimlessons. To help ensure the best possible customer...

Portion of Dunn Creek Greenway near Heritage Greens Drive to be closed Wednesday-Friday

The Town of Wake Forest will temporarily close a portion of the Dunn Creek Greenway in the vicinity of Heritage Greens Drive Wednesday-Friday, May 7-9. The closure is necessary to allow crews to grade...

Church Co-Rec Adult Softball registration is underway & continues through May

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is accepting team registrations throughout May for Church Co-Rec Adult Softball. Online registration is available via Team Sideline at https://bit...

Town urges pet owners to obey leash law

The Town of Wake Forest is reminding local dog owners to be good neighbors and great pet owners by obeying Wake County’s leash law. The Town regularly receives complaints from residents about dogs...

Registration underway 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...

We want to hear from you! Town seeks feedback on bicycling in Wake Forest through online survey

May is National Bike Month, and the Town is seeking community feedback about bicycling in Wake Forest through an online survey. Available at https://arcg.is/1u1SO01 through Friday, May 30, the...

“May Month of Fitness” begins Thursday at Joyner Park

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free outdoor fitness series four nights a week in May at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to...

Registration continues for Spring Smash Pickleball Tournament May 16-18

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Pickles and Play to host the 2025 Spring Smash Pickleball Tournament Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, at the Flaherty Park...

Register now for “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament May 17

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, May 17...

Taylor Street Park Sprayground opens for season Saturday

Taylor Street Park Sprayground, 416 N. Taylor St., will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. Free and open to the public, the sprayground will operate according to the following...

Flaherty Dog Park closed for maintenance April 15

Flaherty Dog Park, 1100 N. White St., will be closed for maintenance Tuesday, April 15, from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to clean the park and perform general...