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ABOUT THE PARK

A day at Historic Yates Mill County Park offers visitors an “Escape from the Daily Grind,” with experiences that interpret and preserve our agricultural heritage, environmental resources and history through educational programs, events and exhibits. The park is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center.  Please note that dogs (except identifiable service animals) and other pets are not allowed. Learn more.
 
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LOCATION:
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
 
Phone: 919-856-6675
Fax: 919-856-6674

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FEATURES

Hiking Agricultural History
Picnic Cultural History
Fishing (limited) Educational Exhibits
Environmental Education Educational Gardens

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PARK NEWS

MILL TOURS
For a full listing of upcoming tours, check out our Mill Tours page.


MILL AS MUSE ART & PHOTO CONTESTS
Congratulations to Sandy Winzenz and Paul Malcolm for winning the honor of Best in Show for our 2013 "Mill as Muse" community art and photo contests! A total of 93 contest entries were received, with 37 works of art and 56 photographs. All of the winning entries are currently on display in the park center exhibit hall.


PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE PARK
If you're planning to come out for some family photography, please remember to be courteous to other park visitors. Keep trails and boardwalks clear and observe all posted safety rules. Since the park is a wildlife refuge, all pets (except identifiable service animals) are not allowed. Thank you and have fun! View the photo policy.

 





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