Joyner Park Community Center continues to offer an incredible array of programs and classes! If you haven’t checked out what we offer, you should! We have something for EVERYONE!
The center also offers two-hour time slots for Open Play Pickleball and one-hour slots for the walking track and fitness room! Go to wakeforestnc.recdesk.com to register for a time slot! Please note: Cleanings are done every hour and you must have a membership in order to register for the open time slots.
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is taking 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.
Operating Schedule
We are currently operating according to the following modified schedule:
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Monday-Friday - 8 am-Noon; Noon-4 pm (business hours only with appointment); 4-8:30 pm
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Saturday - 8 am-Noon
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Sunday – Closed
Upcoming Programs & Classes
Little Lions Taekwondo (ages 2-6)
Our exciting program for kids will develop your child’s focus, self-esteem, self-confidence, and overall sense of purpose!
Thu | Feb 4-25| 5:30-6 pm
Fees: Resident $55 | Non-Resident $70
Kids Night Out (ages 5-10)
Hey kids! Leave the parents at home and join us for a FUN FRIDAY night! During this three-hour event you will enjoy, crafts, games, more games and loads of fun!
Fri | Feb 5| 6-9:30 pm
Fees: Resident $15 | Non-Resident $30
Nike© Marathon Kids Run Club (ages 5-12)
Kidokinetics has partnered with Marathon Kids sponsored by Nike® to offer running and fitness programs for kids! Run/walk a full half marathon during the 8 week session or register for both sessions to complete a full marathon!
Tue | Feb 9-Apr 6 | 4:45-5:45 pm
Fees: Resident $95 | Non-Resident $119
Tue | Feb 9-June 8 | 4:45-5:45 pm *Dates include 2 sessions
Fees: Resident $175 | Non-Resident $219
Cooking for FUN Jr. Chefs (ages 7-13)
Introduce yourself to the joys of preparing fun and nutritious foods. Explore new foods, try exotic flavors, and build confidence in the kitchen.
Thu | Jan 28| 4:30-6 pm Personal-Pan Pizza
Thu | Feb 11| 4:30-6 pm Thai Caribbean Fry
Thu | Feb 25| 4:30-6 pm Jamaican Jerk Wings
Fees: Resident $30 | Non-Resident $45
Beginner Taekwondo (ages 7 & up)
This beginner class covers simple self-defense techniques, all while aiding in building self-confidence!
Thu | Feb 4-25| 6:10-7 pm
Fees: Resident $65 | Non-Resident $80
REFIT® Fitness (ages 14 & up)
The REFIT® experience pairs powerful fitness-based movements with positive music for a cardio-focused workout that is challenging, effective, and fun for everyone.
Thu | Feb 11-Mar 11 | 6-7 pm
Fees: Resident $25 | Non-Resident: $40
*Drop-In option available 24 hours prior to each class
(class minimum must be met before drop-in goes into effect)
Adult Cooking Fun! (ages 15 & up)
Our adult cooking classes will entertain your pallet with a variety of cuisines for the novice and experienced cooks alike! Learn to cook with ease, speed and variety while enjoying various entrées.
Tue | Jan 26 | 10:30-12:30 pm Scallops St. Jacques
Tue | Feb 9 | 10:30-12:30 pm Chicken Picata
Tue | Feb 23 | 10:30-12:30 pm Poached Salmon
Fees: Resident $35 | Non-Resident $50
Barre Fit (ages 15 & up)
Barre Fit is a great blend of low impact classes that will tone and strength your muscles, flexibility, balance and core conditioning in a total body workout that targets the hips, glutes, abs, and arms.
Mon | Feb 8-Mar 1 | 6-6:50 pm
Fees: Resident $40 | Non-Resident $55
*Drop-In option available 24 hours prior to each class
(class minimum must be met before drop-in goes into effect)
Tai Chi for Beginners (ages 16 & up)
A basic introduction to Tai Chi movement with a focus on breathing with gentle, slow fluid body movements. This practice is excellent for calming the busy mind and suitable for all fitness levels.
Tue | Feb 2-23 | 7-7:45 pm
Tue | Feb 27-Mar 20 | 7-7:45 pm
Fees: Resident $48 | Non-Resident: $63
*Drop-In option available 24 hours prior to each class
(class minimum must be met before drop-in goes into effect)
Line Dancing (ages 16 & up)
Do you love to dance and meet new friends? Then Line Dancing is for you. No experience needed. Line Dancing is great for your mind, body & soul.
Wed | Feb 3-24 | 6-7 pm
Fees: Resident $40 | Non-Resident: $55
*Drop-In option available 24 hours prior to each class
(class minimum must be met before drop-in goes into effect)
Mindful Photography (ages 18 & up)
Mindful Photography is for those who are open to exploring photography as a meditative practice to cultivate peace, inspire creativity and relieve stress. This class will integrate mindfulness with photography to help you see your camera as a self-care tool to quiet a busy mind and counterbalance the negative stress of fast-paced modern life.
Thu | Jan 28-Feb 18 | 7:15-8:15 pm
Fees: Resident $40 | Non-Resident: $55
*Drop-In option available 24 hours prior to each class
(class minimum must be met before drop-in goes into effect)
Strength & Strollers (ages 18 & up)
This mommy or dad and me class is designed to allow moms and dads to participate in an exercise program, along with interacting with their kiddos and other parents. Class is 45 minutes, with the majority of the class including cardio and body weight/band strengthening while entertaining the kids by moving around the facility or park (weather permitting).
Tue | Feb 2-23 | 10-10:45 am
Fees: Resident $40 | Non-Resident: $55
*Drop-In option available 24 hours prior to each class
(class minimum must be met before drop-in goes into effect)
Zumba (ages 18 & up)
Ditch the workout and join the party! You will learn popular dances like salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop, belly dancing and more. We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.
Sat | Feb 6-27 | 9-10 am
Mon | Feb 8-Mar 1 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Fees: Resident $20 | Non-Resident $35
*Drop-In option available 24 hours prior to each class
(class minimum must be met before drop-in goes into effect)
Wake-Up Workout Boot Camp (ages 18 & up)
Get your week started off right with a Wake-Up workout on Tuesday morning! You will go through a series of exercises such as push-ups, bear crawls, jump squats, burpees and more!
Tue | Feb 23-Mar 16 | 6:30-7:15 am
Fees: Resident $43 | Non-Resident $58
*Drop-In option available 24 hours prior to each class
(class minimum must be met before drop-in goes into effect)
