Family Attractions

1100 N White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

J.B. Flaherty Park in Wake Forest features 100 acres of recreational space. Enjoy lighted sports fields, playgrounds, ponds, and tennis courts, alongside a picnic shelter and community center. A perfect spot for outdoor fun and relaxation.

🚘 Distance: 217.8 miles away

701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Experience the rich history and natural beauty of Wake Forest at E. Carroll Joyner Park. This scenic 117-acre park features restored farm buildings, a pecan grove, and a 1,000-seat amphitheater for the Six Sundays in Spring concert series. Visitors can explore tranquil spaces like the Walker Garden and Performance Garden, along with three miles of walking trails and a stunning 2,000-foot stone ribbon wall. The state-of-the-art Joyner Park Community Center blends seamlessly with its surroundings, offering a modern gym, walking track, dance studio, and versatile activity rooms, while preserving the park’s rustic charm.

🚘 Distance: 218.0 miles away

800 E. Juniper Ave., Wake Forest, NC, 27587

Located in the heart of Wake Forest, this park features baseball fields, basketball courts, a playground, picnic tables, and charcoal grills, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

🚘 Distance: 218.7 miles away

416 N. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587

Play-Well TEKnologies offers LEGO®-inspired engineering programs for children in North Carolina, teaching the principles of engineering through hands-on projects. These classes cater to kids ages 5-14, engaging them in solving real-world engineering challenges using over 20,000 LEGO® pieces. Play-Well’s curriculum fosters creativity, problem-solving, and self-confidence while exploring concepts in physics, architecture, and engineering. Their summer camps, available in various counties like Wake, Orange, and Durham, provide a fun and educational experience for young minds interested in engineering.

👶 Age: 5-12

🚘 Distance: 218.7 miles away

133 W. Owen Ave., Wake Forest, NC, 27587

Holding Park combines aquatic recreation with inclusive play spaces. The facility features a 50-meter swimming pool and the Wake Forest Aquatic Center, complete with lap pool, water slides, and children's splash area. The park's newest addition includes a state-of-the-art inclusive playground, offering accessible equipment like ramped structures, sensory experiences, and specialized swings. With features such as the MOVMNT interactive game piece and Serenity Spot, this facility ensures recreation opportunities for visitors of all abilities.

🚘 Distance: 219.2 miles away

2100 Old NC Hwy 98, Wake Forest, NC, 27587

Explore the beauty of Forest Ridge Park, spanning 587 acres along Falls Lake. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, fishing, nature programs, and scenic picnic areas. Don’t miss the seasonal paddle tours and loaner equipment like binoculars and fishing gear. A perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts!

🚘 Distance: 219.2 miles away

401 Elm Ave., Wake Forest, NC, 27587

This two-acre wooded park, located behind Wake Forest Town Hall, offers picnic tables and paved trails for visitors to enjoy a peaceful day in nature.

🚘 Distance: 219.2 miles away

400 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC, 27587

The Town of Wake Forest’s one-acre park, located next to the public library, offers a playground with special needs-friendly equipment, a picnic shelter, and a paved greenway trail, ensuring inclusive outdoor enjoyment for all visitors.

🚘 Distance: 219.7 miles away

830 Pineview Dr., Wake Forest, NC, 27587

This nine-acre park in Wake Forest is home to a baseball field, basketball court, and a playground designed for children ages 2-5. Additional amenities include a bocce ball court, picnic tables, and a greenway trail.

🚘 Distance: 219.7 miles away

965 Jones Wynd, Wake Forest, NC, 27587

A half-acre park in the Crenshaw Manor subdivision, featuring a playground, picnic shelter, and tables for neighborhood gatherings.

🚘 Distance: 220.3 miles away

690 Heritage Lake Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587

The 17-acre Wake Forest facility includes three full-size soccer fields, a playground, picnic areas, and charcoal grills for grilling enthusiasts.

🚘 Distance: 220.6 miles away

3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC, 27614

Blue Jay Point County Park is a 236-acre public park on the shores of Falls Lake in northern Raleigh, North Carolina that combines outdoor recreation with environmental education. The park features hiking trails and shoreline fishing, picnic areas and open play fields, large traditional and nature-inspired playgrounds, and the Blue Jay Center for Environmental Education with exhibits and programs for all ages. Visitors can also enjoy the Go Ape Treetop Adventure course and scenic lake views in a natural forest setting.

🚘 Distance: 221.7 miles away