Holding Park Aquatic Center
HPAC to open Memorial Day weekend 2023
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will open Holding Park Aquatic Center (HPAC) for the season on Saturday, May 27.
Daily Admission Fees
Daily admission fees for Wake Forest residents are $1 for children ages 2 and under; $4 for children ages 3-13; and $5 for patrons ages 13-59; and $4 for ages 60 and over.
Daily admission fees for non-Wake Forest residents are $2 for children ages 2 and under; $6 for children ages 3-13; and $7 for patrons ages 13-59; and $6 for ages 60 and over.
Register & Pay in Advance
Patrons must register and pay online for each session in advance, walk-ins will be allowed if space permits.
Pre-registration opens 14 days in advance, and closes when full.
Open swim times will be scheduled in three-hour blocks, with one-half hour in between to allow staff to clean and sanitize the facility, including deck chairs, door handles, handrails, and other high-touch areas. A maximum of 200 patrons will be allowed inside the facility during each session.
Operating Schedule
2023 Operating Schedule will be posted by May 15.
Fee Schedule
Holding Park Aquatic Center – Pool Punch Pass
Our Pool Punch Pass is valid for 20 daily swim sessions at the Holding Park Aquatic Center. Please note: You must obtain a RecCard prior to purchasing a Punch Pass.
To obtain a Rec Card you must first create an online profile.
Click Register & Pay Here
Select Memberships/Passes along top margin of the page.
Select Aquatics Daily-Session from drop-down menu
Click Enroll
Health & Safety Guidelines
HPAC patrons can help stay healthy by practicing these health and safety guidelines:
Use hand sanitizer;
Maintain a social distance of six feet from others;
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze;
Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water;
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
HPAC Amenities & Features
Six-lane, 25-yard lap pool
Two water slides with plunge pool
PLEASE NOTE: The minimum height requirement for the water slides is 44 inches.Children's pool with water play
Concession Stand
Amenities and Features
- a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool
- two water slides with plunge pool
- children's pool with water play