Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources News
During COVID-19, greater numbers of people ventured outdoors and used Wake Forest’s trails and greenways for exercise and a pleasant distraction. Since then, the popularity of Town’s network of trails has continued to grow.
Town greenways are intended for the recreation and enjoyment of...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host an online Esports gaming tournament featuring "Fortnite" on Saturday, July 24. Free and open to players ages 12 and older, the “Battle in the Forest” will be played online and live streamed on Twitch.tv....Read more
Weather permitting, Kiwanis Park, 400 E. Holding Ave., will be closed for maintenance Friday, June 18, from 8 a.m.-noon. Public access to the Kiwanis Park Greenway will be maintained.
Signage will be posted to inform the public of the closure.
Located adjacent to the Wake Forest...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department commemorated “National Physical Fitness Month” in May by hosting a 50-Mile Walking Challenge for area residents ages 11 and older. Altogether, 435 people walked a total of 14,454 miles. That’s over five times the...Read more
UPDATE: This program is no longer offered.
Beginning Wednesday, June 9, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will partner with Resources for Seniors to offer residents 55 and older free blood pressure checks and...Read more
Two days’ worth of free fun and excitement await you and your family at Wake Forest’s 2021 Independence Day Celebration. For complete details, visit http://bit.ly/WFIndependenceDay .
Fireworks SpectacularThis year’s festivities get underway...Read more
North Carolina’s decision to lift capacity restrictions and end mask and social distancing requirements has paved the way for the return of the July 4 Children’s Parade and Art in the Park.
The Wake Forest Optimist Club will coordinate and manage this year’s Children’s Parade on Sunday,...Read more
Beginning Monday, June 7, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer expanded access by registration only to Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road; Flaherty Park Community Center (FPCC), 1226 N. White St.; and Alston-Massenburg Center (...Read more
Holding Park Aquatic Center (HPAC) will open for the 2021 season Saturday, May 29, at 9 a.m. and remain open through Labor Day. Located at 133 W. Owen Ave., HPAC features a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool, two water slides with plunge pool and...Read more