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You're invited to participate in the incredible array of programs and classes offered by Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources! If there's a class or program 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, LEGO Club, 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 RecDesk to register for a time! Please note: Cleanings are performed every hour, and you must have a RecCard membership to register.
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March Spotlight
Introduction to Self-Defense 01 (ages 12-75)
Join our Introduction to Self-Defense course to become empowered to identify and overcome multiple attack situations. This course explores numerous aspects of basic self-defense including ways to avoid attacks, de-escalation techniques, principles of self-defense, and street rules of engagement.
W | Mar 20-Apr 10 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Fees: Resident 50 | Non-Resident $63
BreezeKite Flyers
"BreezeKite Flyers" is a community-driven program that brings people of all ages together to enjoy the art of kite flying. Discover the joy of soaring high in the sky while building lasting connections with a vibrant community of kite lovers. Embrace the wind, connect with others, and create memorable moments with "BreezeKite Flyers."
T | Mar 19 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free Program
Content Creation 101 (ages 10-17)
Always wanted to try your hand at creating content? Had an interest in streaming gaming, lifestyle, or vlogging content? This beginner class will introduce you to content creation! You will learn how to create a social media alias, start a channel, & begin building an audience across multiple platforms.
M | Mar 4-25 | 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Fees: Resident $55 | Non-Resident $69
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Upcoming Programs & Classes
We offer something for EVERYONE! Click on the icons below to view a complete listing of offerings in each category.
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Maintenance Matters
By Randy Hoyle, PRCR Maintenance Manager
Welcome to "Maintenance Matters." In this month’s edition, we’ll examine our spring turf care needs.
For those of you with bermudagrass, I’d recommend performing an early aerification to allow warm air to access the roots. This will help encourage green up and reduce compaction resulting from wet trampled turf during winter rains.
I’d also consider applying a pre-emergent to prevent the germination of summer weed seeds that are present within the turf canopy. Apply this the same time you drag the cores back into the turf to help get a good layer into the turf close to the soil.
In late March, as we begin to see some green within the lower levels of the turf canopy, I’d suggest applying a starter fertilizer that is low in nitrogen but high in potassium and phosphorus. This will help promote strong healthy roots in advance of the summer heat we know is just around the corner.
I would also perform another aerification to remove any remaining soggy turf and apply another round of pre-emergent to help ward off those summer weeds.
I hope some of these tips help you in your spring green up.
Happy landscaping!
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Holding Park Inclusive Playground set to open March 2
The Holding Park Inclusive Playground, 133 W. Owen Ave., will officially open Saturday, March 2, at 7 a.m. The playground will then be open daily from dawn to dusk.
Due to the large number of park visitors expected throughout the opening weekend, free parking will be available in several lots on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and along several side streets in the vicinity of Holding Park. See map below. Visitors are encouraged to make plans with family members and friends to carpool, use rideshare services, or take advantage of the free Wake Forest Loop (Saturday only) which offers stops less than a block away from the park.
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PRCR to host second public meeting Saturday on proposed Skate Park, Pump Track & Basketball Court, still time to complete online survey
In December 2023, the Town of Wake Forest purchased 8.3 acres of land adjacent to Devon Square and E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. On Saturday, March 2, the PRCR Department will host the second and final public meeting to solicit input from residents concerning the proposed construction of a skate park, pump track, and basketball court on this property. The first meeting occurred on February 21.
Saturday’s meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. in the Walker Room at the Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road. The Walker Room is located on the second floor of JPCC.
The session will include a brief presentation, followed by an open discussion where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share suggestions. Town staff, members of the PRCR Advisory Board, and representatives from Kimley Horn will be on hand to answer questions and gather public input.
In the meantime, you're invited to visit Engage Wake Forest and provide your input via an online survey. Available through Sunday, March 10, the survey consists of seven questions and takes less than five minutes to complete.
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PRCR’s “Parks & Facilities Satisfaction Survey” now available
We're in the process of updating the 2015 PRCR Master Plan through Play It Forward Wake Forest, a campaign to raise awareness about the initiative and encourage community participation in the process.
Citizen input is the cornerstone of “Play It Forward,” so we want to hear from you. You’re invited to complete Community Survey #3 to rate your satisfaction with Wake Forest parks and facilities.
You may also complete the survey at the following PRCR facilities during normal operating hours: Alston-Massenburg Center,416 N. Taylor St.; Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St.; and Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
The comprehensive survey is available through Friday, March 22, and takes less than 30 minutes to complete.
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Registration underway for Spring Pickleball Tourney
The PRCR Department and the Wake Forest Pickleball Club will host the 2024 Wake Forest Spring Pickleball Tournament Friday-Sunday, May 3-5, at the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts and Tennis Complex, 1226 N. White St.
The entry fee is $45 per player, plus $10 for each additional event.
Complete tournament details, including registration information, are available on the Town website. The registration deadline is 10 p.m. Monday, April 22. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the tournament.
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Easter Eggstravaganza coming to Joyner Park March 23
The PRCR Department will host its first-ever Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 23, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Presented by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, this free family event will offer a fresh approach to the traditional egg hunt. This year, instead of different age groups “scrambling” for eggs at assigned times, children and their families are invited to stroll along the “Bunny Trail” and collect their eggs any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The festivities will also feature DJ Royal pumping out fun tunes, a roaming magician, bubble artist, Easter-themed crafts, and – of course – a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Registration is not required, but participants should come with baskets in hand ready to fill at designated stops along the Bunny Trail.
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Upcoming outdoor events easy to find on Town website & app
Beginning with the Easter Eggstravaganza on March 23 and continuing through Good Neighbor Day on September 21, the Town of Wake Forest offers an incredible array of free outdoor events and activities for the entire family. From Friday Night on White and Six Sundays in Spring to Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park and Concerts in the Park, spring and summer in Wake Forest are jam-packed with fun-filled events guaranteed to get you out of the house.
To help inform area residents about all these events, the Town offers the Wake Forest Outdoors portal on its website. The webpage provides detailed information about our area’s most popular spring and summer happenings, including the Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies, Forest Fest, Meet in the Street, Independence Day Celebration, National Trails Day, and Good Neighbor Day - just to name a few. Offering dates, times, locations, event descriptions and more, the portal is a useful reference for anyone anxious to get outside and take advantage of Wake Forest’s array of warm weather activities.
But that’s not all.
Android and iPhone users can have a handy pocket guide to this year’s spring and summer events in the palm of their hands by downloading the Town of Wake Forest app and using the app’s "Wake Forest Outdoors" function. Designed to offer smart phone users’ instant access to all the Town’s warm weather happenings, the Wake Forest Outdoors function is your all-in-one source for complete information about our spring and summer events.
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RecConnect
The March-August 2024 edition of RecConnect, the Wake Forest PRCR Department's spring and summer program guide, is now available.
Hard copies of our program guide are available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.; Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road; Flaherty Park Community Center (FPCC), 1226 N. White St.; and Alston-Massenburg Center (AMC), 416 N. Taylor St.
RecConnect includes information about all programs, classes, special events, sports programs, and registrations offered by the Wake Forest PRCR Department.
Registration is open. To learn more, call 919-435-9560 or visit us online.
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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.
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Facility Operating Schedules
Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road
- Monday-Friday (6 a.m.-9 p.m.)
- Saturday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Sunday (1-5 p.m. March-August/Closed September-February)
Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St.
- Monday-Friday (8 a.m.-9 p.m.)
- Saturday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Sunday (1-5 p.m. March-August/Closed September-February)
Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.
- Monday-Friday (Noon-8 p.m.)
- Saturday (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Sunday (1-5 p.m. March-August/Closed September-February)
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Download the Town of Wake Forest App
Android and iPhone users can have a handy pocket guide to all things related to Wake Forest by downloading the Town of Wake Forest app. Designed to provide smartphone users with useful information about Wake Forest, the app offers instant access to downtown Wake Forest, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, upcoming popular events, plus so much more! The app also provides contact information for every Town department, allows you to report non-emergency issues through SeeClickFix and delivers breaking news.
IPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users can download the Town’s free app by searching for “Town of Wake Forest” on iTunes, in the iPhone app store, or in Google Play - or be scanning the appropriate QR code below.
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