You're invited to participate in the incredible array of programs and classes offered by Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources! If there is something you'd like us to provide that's not listed online or in RecConnect, please let us know! We are always interested in expanding our programming options!
Currently, our facilities offer open play sessions of Pickleball, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, LEGO Club, and Preschool Play, as well as a fitness room at Joyner Park Community Center. Pre-registration for the fitness room opens each Sunday for the following week. Visit wakeforestnc.recdesk.com to register for a time! Please note: Cleanings are performed every hour, and you must have a RecCard membership to register.
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Operating Schedule
Our facilities now operate according to the following schedules:
- Monday-Friday (6 a.m.-9 p.m.)
- Saturday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Sunday (1-5 p.m. March-August/Closed September-February)
- Monday-Friday (8 a.m.-9 p.m.)
- Saturday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Sunday (1-5 p.m. March-August/Closed September-February)
- Monday-Friday (Noon-8 p.m.)
- Saturday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Sunday (1-5 p.m. March-August/Closed September-February)
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Rec Cards
Wake Forest residents and non-residents ages 11 and older must have a Recreation Card (Rec Card) to access amenities offered at PRCR facilities, including JPCC. Rec Cards are free for Wake Forest residents.
The following fees apply for people who live outside the Wake Forest town limits and do not pay Wake Forest property taxes: Individual, $25; Family, $50. Any non-residents who prefer not to purchase a Rec Card, must pay a $5 Non-Rec Card Holder fee to utilize the amenities. An online profile must be created, and the fee paid to register for selected activity time slots.
To obtain a Rec Card, first create an online profile. Then, visit the JPCC to have your picture taken and present proof of residency. Acceptable forms of proof include a valid picture ID with your current address, a current utility bill with your street address, or other document that includes your full name and address. For more information about Rec Cards, call 919-435-9560.
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April Spotlight
Build, design, and play old school arcade hits! Kids will design and program all aspects of their games, including sprites and backgrounds, using the game building software Clickteam Fusion.
M-Th | Apr 3-6 | 1-4 pm
Fees: Resident $112 | Non-Resident $140
This program is designed for 4-6 year-olds. This program is high energy, fast paced course, geared to teach core life skills to young students and showing them how to have control over their bodies. All lessons are centered around building self-confidence and self-esteem through positive reinforcement and recognition.
M | Apr 3-24 | 11-11:30 am
Fees: Residents $45 | Non-Residents $57
REFIT is a full body, exercise program that brings fun back into fitness. This one-hour fitness class pairs movement with music and improves coordination, cardio, strength, stability, flexibility and gives you the opportunity to build community while reaching fitness goals in a positive environment.
Drop in option available - check online or contact the facility to find out if the class is proceeding.
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Upcoming Programs & Classes
We offer something for EVERYONE! Click on the icons below to view a complete listing of offerings in each category.
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Maintenance Matters
Welcome to "Maintenance Matters." In this month's installment, we're spotlighting Maintenance Specialist Danny Conyers. After working with us since July 2010, Danny has announced his retirement at the end of April.
We're certainly going to miss him.
If you're a regular visitor to any of our parks, then there's a good chance you've seen Danny at some point over the past 12-plus years. When he started back in 2010, he worked on the ballfield crew preparing our baseball and softball fields for afternoon and evening games. Later, he moved over to our mowing crew.
As our Parks Maintenance Division expanded, we transitioned from a system that can best be described as "everyone worked everywhere" to one in which our employees are now assigned to the same maintenance teams in the same parks everyday. This change has worked out well for several reasons, but perhaps most notably it has enabled our employees to cultivate friendly relationships with parks visitors - especially those who visit our parks frequently.
In Danny's case, we couldn't have asked for a better "parks ambassador." Not only has he done an excellent job taking care of Flaherty and Joyner Parks, but has also been able to meet and interact with visitors effectively serving as a friendly and knowledgeable representative of the PRCR Department. If you ever met Danny, then you know what I mean. Always wearing a smile and demonstrating a willingness to help those in need, he has an unfailing ability to brighten your day.
Among the things I appreciate about Danny is his willingness to mentor our younger staff. I also appreciate the initiative he showed by earning his Turf & Ornamental Certification online through the University of Georgia. By successfully completing this course, Danny gained a better understanding of ways we can take even better care of the grounds within our parks system.
Danny's last day will be Sunday, April 30 - following our Six Sundays in Spring concert. For his invaluable contributions to our department, I want to take the opportunity to say "thank you" Danny. Thank you for your wonderful contributions to the Town and the PRCR Department.
Thank you also for being such a great friend. I wish you only good things. May your travels be safe and your days full of joy.
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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Presented by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, this year’s event will begin with a first-of-its-kind pre-party at 10 a.m. Featuring music, fun and games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny, the pre-party festivities will take place in the Joyner Park Amphitheater.
The egg hunts will get underway at 11 a.m. with over 15,000 eggs containing prizes and candy hidden across four locations. Children ages 3 and younger and ages 10-12 will hunt for eggs at separate locations beginning at 11 a.m.; ages 4-6 and ages 7-9 will begin in separate areas at 11:30 a.m., while the egg hunt for children with disabilities will begin at 11:45 a.m.
Children participating in these egg hunts should bring their own baskets or bags. No registration is required, and all hunts are free.
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The PRCR Department and Page 158 Books are partnering to offer a free program throughout April that encourages families to read while enjoying the greenways at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
StoryWalk in the Park is an innovative and interactive way for readers of all ages to enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time. It’s also an effective way for young readers to practice active reading skills.
Throughout April, pages from the children’s picture book, “Sometimes It’s Hard to Be Nice,” by Maggie C. Rudd, will be displayed on posts along the Joyner Park trails. As you stroll along the path, you will be directed to the next page in the story.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
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In May, the PRCR Department will present Memorial Day Remembrance Walls of Honor at E. Carroll Joyner Park, Alston-Massenburg Center, and Flaherty Park. In recognition of the service and sacrifice of women and men in uniform, these Walls of Honor will bear the names of as many as 500 veterans submitted by members of our community.
From now through Friday, April 14, the PRCR Department will accept submissions, including the names of veterans, both living and deceased, along with the military branch in which they served, for inclusion on each wall.
Please note: Names incorporated on the Walls of Honor last year will be included again this year and do not need to be resubmitted.
There is no cost and no limit to the number of veterans each person can submit. However, the maximum number of names that can be accepted is 500.
For more information, contact Recreation Center Manager Shawn Monday.
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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is expanding its May Month of Fitness to include the annual 50-Mile Walking Challenge.
Residents (ages 11 and older) who accept the walking challenge commit to walk at least 50 miles in May and use a tracking card to record their progress. Walking locations may include neighborhoods, schools, churches, parks, and greenways - just to name a few.
There is no cost to participate, and online registration is open through Thursday, April 27 (search “Walking Challenge). Tracking cards will be emailed to all registered participants and available for pickup at Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road.
Beginning Monday, April 3, registered participants can pick up their 2023 50-Mile Walking Challenge T-shirt at Joyner Park Community Center while supplies last.
Everyone ages 11 and over who registers, completes at least 50 miles, and returns their completed tracking cards to JPCC by Friday, June 2, will be entered into the May Month of Fitness prize drawing sponsored by Orthopedic Physical Therapy Associates and Thomas Walters Allstate.
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The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2023 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 29. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students in grades K-12 to a variety of STEM career options, while featuring STEM-related exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities.
STEM Saturday will also include several interactive booths where representatives from a variety of local businesses, schools, and organizations will engage with parents and students, share professional insights and experiences, and offer an array of interesting demonstrations.
Throughout STEM Saturday, youth can experience the wonders of STEM hands-on, ask questions, and be inspired to pursue a degree or occupation in a related field.
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Wake Forest’s popular Six Sundays in Spring concert series will return to E. Carroll Joyner, 701 Harris Road, on consecutive Sundays from April 30 through June 4. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest, the performances get underway Sunday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m. with local Beatles tribute band, “Revolution.”
Featuring free, live musical entertainment, Six Sundays in Spring offers residents the opportunity to enjoy a variety of local and regional performers in a beautiful outdoor setting. The concerts will be offered rain or shine from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road.
In addition to Revolution, other acts scheduled to perform this year include Big Bang Boom on May 7, Miss Mini and the Sandman Band on May 14, Conjunto Breve on May 21, The Magnificents on May 28, and Sensory Expressions on June 4.
A variety of food and dessert trucks will be on site for each Six Sundays in Spring concert. Concert goers are also invited to bring a picnic but are reminded that alcoholic beverages and gas and charcoal grills are not allowed. Two large charcoal grills are provided on site. Unleashed pets are also prohibited.
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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is accepting team registrations for Men’s Church Softball through Friday, March 31.
The entry fee is $550 per team, and the league is limited to participants ages 18 and older. Beginning in mid-April, league games will be played primarily on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Anyone interested in participating who does not have a team can sign up as a free agent, then assigned to a team in need of players. For more information, email Recreation Specialist KP Kilpatrick.
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The PRCR Department and the Wake Forest Pickleball Club will host the Wake Forest Spring into Summer Pickleball Tournament for players 12 and older Friday-Sunday, May 12-14, at the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts, 1126 N. White St.
The entry fee is $45 per player, plus $10 for each additional event.
Complete tournament details, including registration information, are available on the Town website. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the tournament.
Tournament proceeds will again be used to make improvements to the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts. To date, these tournaments have raised over $28,000.
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, email Sandy Brasseale.
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RecConnect
The March-August 2023 issue of RecConnect, the Wake Forest PRCR Department's spring and summer program guide, is now available. Click on the cover image to the right to view the latest edition in digital format.
Free printed copies of RecConnect are available at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., and Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
RecConnect includes information about all programs, classes, special events, sports programs and registrations offered by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department. Registration opened February 1. To learn more, call 919-435-9560 or visit us online.
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Download the Town of Wake Forest App
Android and iPhone users can have a handy pocket guide to all things related to Wake Forest by downloading the Town of Wake Forest app. Designed to provide smartphone users with useful information about Wake Forest, the app offers instant access to downtown Wake Forest, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, popular local events, plus so much more! The app also provides contact information for every Town department, allows you to report non-emergency issues through SeeClickFix and delivers breaking news.
IPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users can download the Town’s free app by searching for “Town of Wake Forest” on iTunes, in the iPhone app store, or in Google Play.
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