Work continues on Taylor Street Park Playground, reopening expected in early summer
In February, the Town of Wake Forest temporarily closed for renovation the Taylor Street Park Playground, located at 416 N. Taylor St.
Originally scheduled for completion in late spring, construction has been delayed by unique challenges unearthed by the contractor on the playground worksite. The most significant of these has been the discovery of numerous concrete footers installed several feet underground to support various facilities housed at the site over the past century or more. Since 1865, the site on which Taylor Street Park now sits has, at various times, been the location of a public school, residential duplex, volunteer fire department, water tower, basketball court, and public swimming pool.
As construction continues, officials now say they expect the work to be completed, and the park reopened in early summer. On a related note, due to its proximity to the construction site, the Taylor Street Park Sprayground will remain closed until the Taylor Street Park renovations are completed.
Upon completion, the new Taylor Street Park 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 total cost of the initiative is $700,000.
Signage and barricades are posted to inform community members of the temporary closure. For more information, email Parks & Recreation Maintenance Manager Randy Hoyle.
PLEASE NOTE: Picnic shelter rentals are paused through June 30.
Heritage High School Tennis Courts closed for major renovations
Beginning Wednesday, May 27, the Wake County Public School System will close for construction and renovations the Heritage High School tennis courts,1150 Forestville Road.
The project will include removing the existing asphalt on the courts and replacing it with a new surface. The renovations will also include the installation of new fencing, fence posts, nets and suspension devices, benches, and sidewalk.
Weather permitting, the work is expected to be completed in late 2026.
The site will be considered an active construction site throughout the duration of the project. Community members are urged to follow all posted signage and stay out of the area. No trespassing is allowed.
For more information, email Athletics & Aquatics Manager Edward Austin at eaustin@wakeforestnc.gov.