Parks & Outdoors in Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department maintains more than 560 acres of parkland and over 50 miles of greenway trails.
Photo slot: E. Carroll Joyner Park
E. Carroll Joyner Park
A large community park with the Joyner Park Community Center, a gym and an indoor walking track.
Photo slot: Flaherty Park
Flaherty Park
Tennis and pickleball courts, an outdoor fitness court, sports fields, and the adjoining Flaherty Dog Park.
Photo slot: Holding Park Aquatic Center
Holding Park Aquatic Center
The town’s outdoor pool, with swim lessons and open swim in season.
Photo slot: Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Park
A neighborhood park built around walking trails.
Photo slot: Tyler Run Park
Tyler Run Park
Trails and green space on the east side of town.
Photo slot: Smith Creek Soccer Center
Smith Creek Soccer Center
Three soccer fields connected to Holding Village by greenway.
Photo slot: Joey McCrea Wiggins Park
Joey McCrea Wiggins Park
A family favorite for its splash pad (sprayground).
Photo slot: H.L. Miller Park
H.L. Miller Park
Green space with stream restoration areas.
Beyond town limits
Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a short drive from Wake Forest and adds hiking, boating and lake access to the mix.