Town urges pet owners to obey leash law
Town officials and staff regularly receive complaints from residents about dogs running at large – particularly at Town parks and along local greenways. Local dog owners are encouraged to be good...
PRCR food vendor applications accepted through January 31
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is now accepting applications from food vendors interested in participating in 2026 PRCR events, such as Family Movie...
Flaherty Dog Park’s large dog park to close for maintenance January 5, PRCR announces rotating schedule for small dog park
The large dog park at Flaherty Dog Park will close for maintenance on Monday, Jan. 5, and remain closed through early February. While the large dog park is closed, the PRCR Department will implement a...
Flaherty Dog Park’s large dog park to reopen Saturday, close again for maintenance January 5
The large dog park at Flaherty Dog Park will reopen at sunrise on Saturday, Dec. 13. It has been closed due to fencing damaged during a single vehicle crash on the evening of December 5. The large dog...
PRCR to host Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park December 6-28
The PRCR Department will offer free “Evening Holiday Walks at Joyner Park” December 6-28 from 6-9 p.m. You’re invited to stroll through the park’s Walker Garden and Performance Garden to view dozens...
Still time to register for “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament December 6
The PRCR Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, Dec. 6. Presented by Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Battle in the Forest...
Register for “Calls from Santa” November 24-December 1
The PRCR Department will offer “Calls from Santa” to kids ages 3-9 on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 p.m. From November 24-December 1, registration forms will be available online at http://bit.ly...
PRCR Department wants your opinion on future skate park design
The PRCR Department is inviting community members to share their opinion on the design of the future skate park by completing an online survey at https://engagewakeforest.org/skate-park-pump-track...
Comic Book & Toy Expo returns to Flaherty Park Community Center November 1
The PRCR Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics & Used Books to host a free Comic Book & Toy Expo Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St. The...
Diwali Festival returns to Joyner Park November 1
The PRCR Department will host its second annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, from noon-3 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to everyone, the Diwali Festival will...
PRCR Department to host public Skate Park Design Presentation November 12
The PRCR Department will host a public Skate Park Design Presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall’s Ground Floor Meeting Room, 301 S. Brooks St. During the meeting, PRCR and New Line...
Wake Forest partners with Visit Raleigh & Wake County municipalities to introduce Wander Map & App to emphasize county parks & trails
Wake Forest has partnered with Visit Raleigh and several Wake County municipalities to launch the Wander Wake County map and Wander Wake County app. The map and free, easy-to-use mobile app highlight...