Wake Forest seeks soloist to perform “National Anthem” during July 3 Fireworks Spectacular
Wake Forest is inviting soloists ages 16 and older to apply to perform the National Anthem during the 2026 Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 3. The selected singer will perform the National Anthem...
Wake County approves $4.6 million in hospitality tax funds for Wake Forest
WAKE FOREST, NC - The Wake County Board of Commissioners (WCBOC) has approved $4.6 million in Hospitality Tax funding for two Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) projects that...
Bright Star Touring Theatre to present “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” at Alston-Massenburg Center February 21
Bright Star Touring Theatre will offer a free performance of “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St. In honor of...
SPIRIT of Inclusion Expo on March 21 to feature resources available to individuals with disabilities
The 2026 SPIRIT of Inclusion Expo is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to everyone, the SPIRIT of Inclusion Expo...
Comic Book & Toy Expo returns to Flaherty Park Community Center March 21
The PRCR Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics & Used Books to host a free Comic Book & Toy Expo Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St...
Taylor Street Park Playground closed through late spring
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning later today and continuing through late spring, the Taylor Street Park Playground, 416 N. Taylor St., will be closed for renovations. Over the next few days, crews will...
Randy Hoyle graduates from Park & Recreation Maintenance Management School
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Manager Randy Hoyle recently completed Park & Recreation Maintenance Management School (PRMMS). PRMMS is a comprehensive two-year professional development program...
Flaherty Dog Park’s large dog park to remain closed through February, rotating schedule for small dog park remains in effect
Closed since early January, the large dog park at Flaherty Dog Park will remain closed through late February or early March. Recent winter storms have delayed the work at the park. While the large dog...
Adult Co-Rec Kickball registration is underway
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is accepting team registrations for Adult Co-Rec Kickball through February. Online registration is available at...
Adult Spring Softball registration continues through February
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting team registrations for Adult Spring Softball throughout February. The entry fee is $550 per team...
Youth Baseball, Softball & T-Ball registration is underway for Wake Forest residents, starts February 8 for out-of-town residents
WAKE FOREST, NC - The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is accepting online and in-person registrations throughout February for youth baseball, softball, and T-ball for...
Winter Weather Update – openings, closings & schedule changes
Wake Forest Town Hall will open Monday at noon. Wake Forest Center for Active Aging and Meals on Wheels will be closed Monday. All Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) facilities will be...