Winter Weather Update – openings, closings & schedule changes
Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Most other Town facilities, including Joyner Park Community Center, Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, and Wake Forest...
Board of Commissioners approves new rules for motorized scooters, electric bicycles & electric assisted bicycles
The BOC recently approved an amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding motorized scooters, electric bicycles, and electric assisted bicycles, pedestrian right-of-way, and requirements for helmets...
Register now for “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament February 21
The PRCR Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, Feb. 21, at noon. Presented by Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Battle in...
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...