Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources News
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is introducing an exciting new format to its Battle in the Forest eSports gaming tournaments. On Saturday, Dec. 18, from 1-6 p.m. the “Challenge of the Cities” will bring together Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural...Read more
A phone call from Santa Claus is on every child’s wish list. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is making those wishes come true by offering “Calls from Santa” to kids ages 3-9 on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 6-8 p.m.
Registration forms will be available...Read more
The NC Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC) project as the recipient of a Merit Award during the AIA NC Design Awards Program on October 28. The award was given to the Town of Wake Forest and architect and engineer, Clark Nexsen...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is inviting residents to “Cinema at the Center” on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road. The featured film will be “Frozen II” (PG). Admission is free and no registration is...Read more
The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 25-26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Police service will not be interrupted, but other Town operations will be affected.
The collection of trash and recycling for the week of November 22 will...Read more
A phone call from Santa Claus is on every child’s wish list. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is making those wishes come true by offering “Calls from Santa” to kids ages 3-9 on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 6-8 p.m.
Registration forms will be available...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Snowball Dance” for residents with disabilities on Friday, Dec. 3, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave.
Individuals with disabilities ages 10-30 are invited to an...Read more
In response to declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in our area, the Town of Wake Forest will no longer require visitors to Town Hall and other Town facilities to wear masks or face coverings as of Monday, Nov. 8.
Starting Monday, the decision to wear a mask will be left to the...Read more
From November 22-December 5, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a Virtual Bass Fishing Tournament for ages 13 and older and a Virtual Youth Fishing Tournament for ages 12 and under. Over this two-week period, local anglers are encouraged to...Read more
Area residents are invited to enjoy the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn while also learning about native trees during a series of "Fall Foliage Tours" this week at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Urban Forestry Coordinator Luke Devores will offer the free, one-hour tours “...Read more