Check Out What's New at Crowder!

February 2023

Photo of Red-bellied Woodpecker climbing pine tree.

Red-bellied Woodpeckers are a common sight on trees and bird feeders throughout the year in North Carolina. Though the male bird in this photo has striking red colors on its crown and nape, the species is named for its “red belly,” a patch of red feathers that is usually covered by surrounding feathers. Scientists came up with this name from studying specimens, rather than by observing live birds in the wild; the red belly can be more easily seen when holding a bird.

Special thanks to volunteer Sam Ray for this photo.

Park News & Updates

Park Closing Time Changes

Please note that with longer daylight hours, the park's closing time will change twice in February. Beginning on February 13, the park will close at 6:30 pm. Starting on February 27, the park will close at 7:00 p.m.

Picture of Crowder's pond with words on it saying park hours have changed

Celebrate the Year of the Trail in Wake County

Graphic showing the words Year of the Trail

It's the #YearOfTheTrail in North Carolina, and Wake County is celebrating what makes our #WakeTrails great all year!

Learn more and stay up to date on special programs, initiatives, contests and more throughout the year at wakegov.com/yearofthetrail. You can also follow along here on the park's Facebook page.

Flyer seeking volunteer to help with education at Crowder County Park

Interested in volunteering at your local Wake County Park? Come by Crowder and submit an application to lend a helping hand in fostering a beautiful community park for all to enjoy!

Click here to learn more.

Crowder Educational Programs

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February Programs

Registration is required for everyone. Meet at the Cardinal Shelter, and we ask that you and your family please arrive ten minutes early for check-in and COVID-19 rules.

Please note that programs may fill up, but a waitlist is still available. Click the button below to register for our public programs.

Self-Guided Activities!

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Activity Packs

Are you and your family looking for some fun, self-guided activities to do while in the park?

We have now put out our winter-themed “Crowder Activity Pack,” which can be found at the front office or by the restrooms at the Upper Pavilion.

These packs include fun scavenger hunts you can complete while in the park, and even some take-home activities as well!

StoryWalks® at Crowder

Crowder is excited to offer you and your families a wonderful interactive StoryWalk® activity within the park!

Join us for this fun, self-guided activity. This will be located on the Outer Loop Trail, beginning at the park's Bird Garden, which is immediately on the left as you enter the park, across from the park's office.

This wonderful program combines the joy of reading a story while also getting out and enjoying nature. This hike is around 0.8 miles.

New to the StoryWalk® concept? Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to signs, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

"The Day The Holidays Blew Away" by Maureen Llewellyn

February 2nd - 28th

Other Reminders

Park Picks:

Selfie Stations in the Park!

Park Surveys:

We Want to Hear from You!

We want to see YOU in our favorite park spots! Starting today, look for the #ParkPicks sign at Crowder County Park, STOP and SNAP a selfie and SHARE it with us using the hashtag #ParkPicks. We can't wait to see your selfies!

Have you enjoyed a day in the park recently; walked on our trails; enjoyed a family picnic; or simply have something you'd like us to know about? Please select the link below to fill out a short anonymous survey so we can know what you and our other park visitors are thinking about!

Let us know about your visit.