Sunday, November 4
Daylight Saving Time
We will close at 6:00 p.m. at Harris Lake County Park
Mountain bikers and Disc Golfers
must be off the trails/course
by 5:45 p.m.
The New Hill parking area
on the American Tobacco Trail will close at 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 12
The park will close at 5:30 p.m. at Harris Lake County Park
and 5:00 p.m. at the
New Hill parking area.
Thursday, November 22
We are CLOSED on
Thanksgiving Day. Please come see us on Friday to get some fresh air!
From the staff at HLCP / ATT
We will also be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan 1
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Bond Referendum
On Nov. 6, Wake County voters will have the opportunity to decide on
a $120 million,
six year bond
for open space preservation, greenways, new park and nature preserve construction and
existing park renovations.
Find out where the money will go and what potential projects are included here:
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Program Fee
Change Coming
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Beginning January 1, 2019 there will be no charge for public, group or outreach programs within Wake County Parks,
Recreation
and Open Space.
There will still be fees for kids drop off programs such as Nature Labs, Eco Tracks and Day Camps. Also fees will still apply for shelters, group camp, mill tours, BJPCP lodge and boat rental.
more details to come.....
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Playground at
Harris Lake County Park
closed for renovations through Dec. 31
Please do not enter this area
or allow your child to access this area while under construction.
The Natural Play Area, located next to the Restroom Building,
will remain open throughout this time.
Construction work on the ATT
near the 64 tunnel continues this week
Oct 30-Nov 2
For the most up to date information, visit the ATT website and monitor our Facebook page.
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Want to know what plants and wildlife live in our parks?
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Contact us:
Harris Lake County Park: 919-387-4342
American Tobacco Trail: 919-387-2117
919-387-4349 (Fax)
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#harrislake
#americantobaccotrail
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Programs at the American Tobacco Trail
All programs require preregistration from
each person attending. Be sure to check the
email you used when registering for status updates
For all ATT programs - wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.
Fall Foliage Hike (New Hill)
Saturday, November 3 2 - 3 p.m.
Every autumn, our trees put on a gorgeous show of color. Join us for a stroll along the Trail to enjoy the beauty and learn about how trees prepare for winter as you observe the changes happening around you.
Meet at the New Hill parking area
(1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex)
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Full Moon Hike on the ATT
Friday, December 21 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Celebrate the first day of winter by taking a moonlit stroll down the Trail to the Beaver Creek Bridge and back, listening and looking for nocturnal wildlife. We will enjoy some fun night time activities too. Bring a flashlight.
Meet at the New Hill parking area
(1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex)
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Programs at Harris Lake County Park!
All programs require preregistration from
each person attending. Be sure to check the
email you used when registering for status updates
Family Disc Golf
Saturday, November 10
Choose a lesson time: 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.
For ages 6 and up
This special instructional event is for players of all levels. We extend a very special invite to our Military Veterans to take part in this clinic! Capital Area Disc League (CADL) will be leading this event to provide the basics of disc golf. Bring your own discs or borrow ours.
Meet at the disc golf gravel parking lot
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Adventure into Autumn
Sunday, November 18 1 - 3 p.m.
Free for all ages
Join NC State Parks, Recreation and Tourism students to discover how the world around you transitions from fall to winter. From meeting a live snake to creating a fall craft, participants will learn how plants and animals use autumn to prepare for winter. Dress for the weather and have lots of fun as you move through four stations.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter
Kids Discover Nature:
The Fallen Log!
Monday, November 19 11-noon
$4/child ages 1 - 6 year w/ accompanying adult
Logs provide great habitat for many animals. Join us as we read
Wendy Pfeffer's
A Log's Life
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explore a real log and create a log craft
to take home.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter
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Thanksgiving Wagon Ride
Friday, November 23 1 -2 p.m.
Bring the family for a fall wagon ride along the back roads of the park to enjoy the fall colors and the beauty of Harris Lake County Park. Staff will interpret the natural and historical features in the park. Bring a blanket and dress warm for chilly weather.
Meet at the wagon in front of the playground.
Kids Discover Nature:
Create Treats for Wildlife
Monday, December 10 11-noon
$4/child ages 1 - 6 year w/ accompanying adult
As winter approaches, don't forget the wildlife this season! We will read the charming book Night Tree by Eve Bunting and then spend time creating treats for you to take home for your backyard wildlife.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter
Wagon Ride with Santa
Saturday, December 15 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Harris Lake will welcome a special holiday visitor this December!
Santa will take time out of his busy schedule to join us for a cup of hot cocoa and a ride on our wagon along the back roads of the park.
Spend some special time with Santa.
Bring a blanket for chilly weather.
Meet at the Loblolly Shelter
Nature Lab:
Kids Get Holiday Crafty
Friday, December 21 1 - 4 p.m.
$12/child For ages 6 - 12 years
Bring your kids to the park for an afternoon of crafting and nature while you take advantage of a few more hours of holiday shopping. The crafts your child creates will make great keepsakes or gifts for Christmas. We will provide snacks, music and all the supplies! This has become a holiday tradition so register early.
Meet at the Park Office
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