Crowder District Park began taking Shelter Reservations on Monday, February 3, 2014!
A day at Crowder District Park provides a variety of educational and recreational activities for all ages. Park naturalists offer interpretive, hands-on environmental programs for all ages and interests, as well as outreach programs for organized community groups.
Crowder Park opened in 1998 to serve nearby communities. The park's 33 acres offer a closeness with nature along with the accessibility of maintained trails.
Crowder Pond
The park was built around Crowder Pond to provide both an aquatic habitat for animals and for use by the educational staff to provide hands-on water quality educational programs.
Outer Loop Trail
The paved trail leading around the edge of the park runs about 8/10 of a mile. It makes a wonderful scenic tour as you go by the Bird garden, Prairie garden and the shade garden near the Heron shelter.
Inner Loop Trail/Pond Trail
The inner loop trail circles Crowder Pond. This trail takes you across the boardwalk. This loop also includes the observation deck near the dam. This trail is approximately 3/10 of a mile in length.
Observation Deck
The deck is a great place to view the pond and all of the wildlife that call it home.
Shelters
Crowder has three covered picnic shelters located around the park. Each shelter has a charcoal grill and playground access.
Gardens
All along the outer loop trail are gardens focusing on different themes or purposes. The Bird garden and the Prairie garden are located along the outer loop trail between the office and the open play field. The shade garden is nestled behind the Heron shelter, and the butterfly garden is next to the office.
Open Play Area
The open play area includes a baseball backstop, a sand volleyball court, and a general play area. It is open to all and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Park Hours
8 a.m. to sunset, seven days a week – check sign at park entrance.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Park entrance is free.
Directions
Crowder District Park is located at 4709 Ten Ten Road in Apex, NC. The park is located in Apex off Ten Ten Road, just east of the intersection with Holly Springs Road.
Rules & Regulations
Crowder Park prides itself on providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all park patrons. With that in mind, please obey the following rules & regulations:
- Speed limit is 20 mph.
- Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. (Please clean up after your pet. Dog waste bags are provided at several locations along the trail.)
- Open fires are not allowed.
- Park only in designated areas.
- The following are prohibited:
a. Alcoholic beverages
b. Firearms (Firearms are prohibited except as allowed by Article 54B of NCGS Chapter 14.) c. Fishing
d. Feeding of wildlife in the pond or elsewhere in the park
e. Hunting
f. Overnight camping
g. Swimming/wading
h. Collection, removal or release of any plant or animal material
i. Amplified music
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