The health and safety of our visitors and staff remain the top priorities for Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space. As Wake County follows the state’s phased approach to lift COVID-19 restrictions, we are also working to safely reopen park services in phases over the coming months.

Shelter Rentals and Park Use Agreements
As of October 1, shelter rentals and other park use agreements are available. Gatherings are limited to 50 people, per the governor's executive order.

Playgrounds
Playgrounds at parks managed by Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space are open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to maintain physical distance, wear masks or cloth face coverings, and wash or sanitize their hands often. Capacity limits are posted near each playground.

Park Capacity
Measures to limit the number of people allowed in the park at one time remain in place. If a gate is closed or cones are blocking the entrance, that means the park has reached capacity. Parks that are run by towns or cities may be operating differently—please reach out to them directly before visiting their parks.

Help Continue to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Wake County park and preserve visitors must comply with guidelines set forth by the State of North Carolina, including gathering with no more than 50 people, maintaining physical distance of at least six feet from any other person, and wearing a mask or cloth face covering when social distancing is not possible.

The following restrictions will remain in place at Wake County parks and preserves through at least October 31:

• Park centers are closed.
• Park programs and events are canceled.
• Special operations, such as boat rentals, group camping and lodge rental, are not available.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our digital programming. It's Wake Parks from Home!

Select a park location to learn more:

	American Tobacco Trail 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road Apex, NC 27502		Historic Oak View County Park 4028 Carya Drive Raleigh, NC 27610
	Blue Jay Point County Park 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road Raleigh, NC 27614		Historic Yates Mill County Park 4620 Lake Wheeler Road Raleigh, NC 27603
	Crowder County Park 4709 Ten-Ten Road Apex, NC 27539		Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Parkway Morrisville, NC 27560
	Green Hills County Park 9300 Deponie Drive Raleigh, NC 27614		Robertson Millpond Preserve 6333 Robertson Pond Road Wendell, NC 27591
​	Harris Lake County Park 2112 County Park Drive New Hill, NC 27562	​	​ Turnipseed Nature Preserve 1525 Pleasants Road Wendell, NC 27591

 

 

 

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