PRCR Happenings
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, 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 slot! Please note: Cleanings are performed every hour, and you must have a RecCard membership to register.
Operating Schedule

The PRCR Department operates according to the following schedule:

  • Monday-Friday - 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday - 8 a.m.-Noon
  • Sunday - Closed
June Spotlight

M-F | Jun 6-10 | 9 am-Noon
Fees: Resident $145 | Non-Resident $181
 
M-F | Jun 20-24 | 9 am-Noon
Fees: Resident $145 | Non-Resident $181
 
M-F | Jun 13-17 | 9 am-Noon
M-F | Jul 11-15 | 9 am-Noon
M-F | Aug 8-12 | 9 am-Noon
Fees: Resident $75 | Non-Resident $90 

Skyhawks Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled camp. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginner to intermediate player and will incorporate essential life-lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Our volleyball staff will assist each athlete in developing the fundamental skills of the game through game-based drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player.
M-F | Jun 20-24 | 9 am-Noon
Fees: Resident $130 | Non-Resident $163

JJ Miller Basketball Camp helps youth learn the value of teamwork, discipline, strong work ethic, and moral values through the game of basketball. JJ Miller strives to help each camper develop the fundamentals of the game while having loads of fun! JJ and his staff provide a safe and fun environment for kids of all ages, gender, and skill level to learn and improve at the game of basketball.
M-F | Jul 7-11 | 1-5 pm
Fees: Resident $80 | Non-Resident $100
Upcoming Programs & Classes

We offer something for EVERYONE! Click on the icons below to view a complete listing of offerings in each category.
PRCR Headlines

 
We'll unveil our new outdoor Fitness Court at Flaherty Park during a special grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m. The occasion will include a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, brief remarks by Mayor Vivian Jones and other Town officials, demonstrations by Camp Gladiator instructors, PRCR giveaways, and more.
 
The new Flaherty Park Fitness Court®, 1226 N. White St., is an open-air wellness center that allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout. Created with adults of all ages in mind, the Fitness Court is adaptable for all fitness levels. For more information, email PRCR Director Ruben Wall
 
The Recreation Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Check-in on the day of the event starts at 7 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. Online registration is available through June 4.

The entry fee for the 5K is $35 through June 2 and $40 the day before and day of the race.

The entry fee for the 3K is $30 through June 2; and $35 the day before and day of the race.

Please note: Registrations will be accepted on the day of the event.

The PRCR Department is hosting a free, monthly outdoor movie series through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The second in the series of Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park will feature the film “Secret Life of Pets 2" on Saturday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m.
 
Each Family Movie Night will also include a movie-related pre-show activity for kids beginning at 7:15 p.m.
 
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park feature a variety of family-friendly film favorites and genres, including comedies, dramas, and thrillers, all projected on a 26-foot inflatable movie screen in the park’s amphitheater. Future film screenings are scheduled on the following Saturdays: July 23 (Little Mermaid), and August 6 (Shang Chi). Showtime for each event is 8:30 p.m. Anyone planning to attend is urged to arrive early as viewing space may be limited.
 
Family Movie Nights are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and/or chairs but are reminded that alcohol, smoking, and unleashed pets are prohibited.
 
Assorted food vendors will be on site selling snacks and refreshments.
 
Fireworks, games, live entertainment and more await you at Wake Forest’s 2022 Independence Day Celebration. This community extravaganza is the Town’s most eagerly anticipated summertime event serving up two days’ worth of free fun and excitement for the entire family.

Fireworks Spectacular 
The festivities get underway with the Fireworks Spectacular on Sunday, July 3, inside Husky Stadium on the campus of Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the program begins at 6 p.m.
 
The Band of Oz, one of the southeast's most popular beach bands, will headline this year’s celebration, followed by an unforgettable 20-minute fireworks display. The fireworks show typically begins around 9:30 p.m.

Children's Parade
The Independence Day revelry continues Monday, July 4, with the popular Children’s Parade. Area youngsters are invited to hop on their bicycles and be a part of their very own “walking parade.” The lineup begins at 10 a.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and West Juniper Avenue, near the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St. The procession will get underway at 10:30 a.m.

Art & More in the Park 
The Independence Day festivities will conclude at 11 a.m. with Art & More in the Park. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Woman’s Club, free arts and crafts activities will take place inside the Community House, including the creation of various patriotic-themed crafts for all ages, cupcake decorating and more. Children’s Parade participants are also invited to enjoy Holding Park, located adjacent to the Community House. 
Open Play Basketball
 
We are pleased to announce the return of Open Play Basketball at Joyner Park Community Center and Flaherty Park Community Center. Anyone wishing to participate at either location is encouraged to register online in advance via RecDesk (search "Open Play" to view the full schedule of offerings).
 
Upon arrival, please be prepared to present your Recreation Card (Rec Card) or pay a $5 drop-in fee. Please Note: Advance registration is encouraged.
 
Every Sunday, online registration will open for the following weeks' open play basketball time slots. Three different registration times are offered:
 
  1. Ages 18 and older - Reserved for pick-up games of participants ages 18 and older. Participants wanting to play games will take precedence over participants that only wish to shoot around.
  2. Ages 35 and older - Reserved for pick-up games of participants ages 35 and older. Participants wanting to play games will take precedence over participants that only wish to shoot around.
  3. Youth - Reserved for games of participants ages 17 and under. Half the court will be designated for games and the other half for participants 10 and under and 17 and under that wish to shoot around. Please note: Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  4. Open Shoot - Shooting around will take precedence over game play.
 
Please submit any comments or questions via the online Contact Us form on the Town of Wake Forest website.
PRCR seeks youth & adult recreation instructors

We're recruiting recreation instructors for a variety of youth and adult programming. We especially need the following program instructors: infant/toddler American Sign Language (ASL); preschool (ages 5 and under) music and Spanish; youth cheerleading; senior dance/Zumba/yoga; adult and youth art and cooking; and REFIT certified. Special Needs yoga/exercise, cooking, art, and life skills/job readiness instructors are also needed.
 
We offer an array of year-round recreation classes and activities. Many are the result of a local enthusiast expressing a desire to teach a program on their particular topic of interest.
 
Programs may be offered on a weekly basis or as one-time workshops. Instructors set their own class schedules, title, content and topic subject to the approval of the Recreation Superintendent and dependent upon facility availability.
 
Anyone who has an idea for a program or an interest in serving as a program instructor is encouraged to contact Kelly Schurtz at 919-435-9559. 
Town Crier Talks Youth Athletics

In this new video, Talbot the Town Crier extols the virtue of Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources' Youth Athletics.
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.

The March-August 2022 issue of RecConnect, our program brochure, is now available. Click on the cover image (right) to view the current edition in digital format. RecConnect is also available in Adobe Acrobat Format (PDF).
 
Free printed copies of RecConnect are available at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., and Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St.
 
RecConnect includes information about all programs, classes, special events, sports programs and registrations offered by the PRCR Department. To learn more, call 919-435-9560 or visit us online.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department continues to take all reasonable precautions to best promote the health and safety of our community. Public health is a shared responsibility, and it is one we take very seriously. We are continuing to follow local, state and national public health updates and assessing our role in curbing the spread of COVID-19. We urge participants in all our programs to monitor their own health, stay home if they are sick or not feeling well, wash their hands often, wear a mask, and take appropriate physical distancing measures. These actions are vital to slowing the spread of the virus and protecting the most vulnerable in our community. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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