Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources News
As COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases continue to rise in Wake County and beyond, our top priority remains the health and safety of our community and employees. We are committed to following recommendations and protocols established by local, state and federal agencies that are monitoring the...Read more
In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Town of Wake Forest is implementing several operational changes to encourage social distancing. These changes are designed to keep Town staff and the public safe, while maintaining essential services. Provided below is an update on...Read more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Town of Wake Forest facilities, including Town Hall, will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, March 24, until further notice. However, Town greenways and parks, including Flaherty Dog Park, will remain open.
Wake Forest residents have...Read more
The Town of Wake Forest continues taking precautions to promote social distancing and avoid gatherings of people in response to health experts’ recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Monday, March 23, all Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources parks playgrounds...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department publishes its program guide, RecConnect, twice each year – once in the spring and again in the fall. In an effort to promote community involvement, art and creativity, the PRCR Department is inviting Wake Forest-area...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will reopen Flaherty Dog Park this Friday, March 20, at 8 a.m. The grand reopening ceremony previously scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. has been canceled due to COVID-19. For a complete listing of COVID-19-related alerts,...Read more
The Town of Wake Forest continues taking precautions to promote social distancing and avoid large gatherings of people in response to health experts’ recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Out of an abundance of caution, all Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources...Read more
In accordance with Gov. Roy Cooper's recommendation, effective Sunday, March 15, all Town of Wake Forest-sponsored events and activities with an expected attendance of 100 or more are canceled or postponed at least through Thursday, April 30. These events include (but are not limited to) the...Read more
Beginning this Friday, March 13, the Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC) will be closed for several weeks while crews re-stripe and re-finish the gymnasium floor. The walking track and fitness room, along with JPCC administrative offices, are scheduled to reopen Monday, March 30, at 6 a.m.,...Read more
UPDATE: The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will reopen the Flaherty Dog Park on Friday, March 20, at 8 a.m. The grand reopening ceremony, originally scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., has been canceled.
Located at 1100 N. White St.,...Read more