Maintenance scheduled at Holding Park Inclusive Playground over next several days
March 4, 2026
Two staircases at the Holding Park Inclusive Playground, 133 W. Owen Ave., are closed for a painting project through Saturday afternoon, March 7. Visitors can access the park and playground from Owen Avenue via the accessible ramp or stairs located in front of the Wake Forest Community House.
In addition, the park will be closed from 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, through 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. The temporary closure is necessary to allow maintenance staff and contractors to perform cleaning and repair work.
As part of the initiative, a contractor will reinstall the entry gate and power wash the playground and shade structures. Parks Maintenance staff will also prune several trees and install new mulch in the playground area.
Signage and barricades will be posted to inform the public of the closure.
For more information, email Parks & Recreation Maintenance Manager Randy Hoyle at rhoyle@wakeforestnc.gov.
Taylor Street Park Playground closed through late spring
Beginning February 9 and continuing through late spring, the Taylor Street Park Playground, 416 N. Taylor St., will be closed for renovations.
Crews will begin by removing the existing playground features and preparing for the construction of the new and improved playground by assembling equipment and supplies onsite. Construction is expected to begin in early spring.
Upon completion, the new playground will feature:
- Ramped playground structures that offer ease of access for people of all mobility ranges
- Climbers, ladders, sensory experiences, play panels rocker, swings, slides, and balance challenges
- Seating and shaded areas
The cost of the initiative is $700,000.
Signage and barricades will be posted to inform community members of the closure. For more information, email Parks & Recreation Maintenance Manager Randy Hoyle at rhoyle@wakeforestnc.gov.
Miller Park closed, Phase 1 Improvements continue
J.M. Thompson Company, a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, has started work on Phase 1 of the Miller Park Upgrades & Stream Restoration Project.
Located at 401 Elm Avenue in downtown Wake Forest, Miller Park is situated at the intersection of South Franklin Street, Elm Avenue, and South Taylor Street. The two-acre wooded park features a picnic area and paved trails that loop throughout the park.
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Phase 1 improvements are designed to restore an unstable stream that flows through the park and renovate the park’s amenities and greenway system to enhance connectivity. For more details, including construction plans, visit the Town’s IDT website or https://bit.ly/MillerParkImprovements.
Construction activities will intermittently affect traffic along South Franklin Street, Elm Avenue, and South Taylor Street. Notifications regarding road or lane closures will be shared through normal Town channels.
Phase 1 improvements are expected to be completed in late 2026. For more information, email CIP Manager Steven Meyer at smeyer@wakeforestnc.gov.