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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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May Spotlight
Skyhawks Soccer (ages 7-9)
Your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their soccer skills.
Sa | May 18-Jun 8 | 10:15-11:15 am
Fees: Resident $79 | Non-Resident $99
Skyhawks Soccer (ages 10-12)
Your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their soccer skills.
Sa | May 18-Jun 8 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Fees: Resident $79 | Non-Resident $99
Adult Advanced Hip Hop with Imani (ages 18+)
Our advanced hip hop class is a dynamic and challenging dance experience tailored for dancers with a strong foundation in hip hop and dance technique. Led by skilled instructors, these classes focus on pushing the boundaries of movement, exploring intricate choreography, and honing performance skills.
Th | May 16-Jun 6 | 7:30-8:20 pm
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." This month, let's consider a few plant hazards within the landscape.
Warmer weather is here, along with longer days and the smell of fresh cut grass. Most of us are raring to go pulling weeds and working on our lawns. But first, let’s press pause and look at the big picture.
Some of those weeds are more harmful than you may think.
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We have all heard the rhyme "leaves of three let it be." While that's a good rule of thumb, there's more to worry about than that pest plant poison ivy. There are other hazards lying in wait throughout the landscape, such as warts’ mushrooms.
Identifiable by their white cap and stem, these are found in the landscape growing by themselves. They give off a strong chlorine odor and, if ingested, are quite toxic.
So, make sure your little gardeners don't mistake them for mushrooms to add to your salad.
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Another hazard is the giant hogweed. New to this area after being introduced from Asia, this weed looks like wild carrots often seen along roadsides throughout our state.
It has a white lace cape flower with wide leaves shaped like a palm with serrations along it. Standing up to 18 feet tall at mature height, these weeds can cause severe eye and skin irritation and in some cases even blister the skin. They are found along roadsides and in wooded areas close to hiking trails and property lines.
These are just a few of the many poisonous plants found in our landscapes and around our parks and trails. One of the best ways we can avoid these plants is by educating ourselves. Provided below are a couple resources you and your family may find interesting.
NC State Extension
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
There is no need to be fearful of these plants. A healthy respect goes a long way. By simply being mindful of what is out there, we can all enjoy the landscape around us.
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A Turf Tale with Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Maintenance
Our Parks Maintenance Division recently created a new video entitled "A Turf Tale," which details how our crews used their knowledge and skills to create a special design in the outfield at Heritage High School. Check out the video above.
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Taylor Street Park Sprayground opens for season April 27
Taylor Street Park Sprayground, 416 N. Taylor St., will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. Free and open to the public, the sprayground will operate according to the following schedule through Friday, June 7:
Sundays, 1-8 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Please Note: The sprayground will be open Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The facility will offer extended hours beginning Saturday, June 8. To view the 2024 operating schedule, visit our website.
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Registration continues for National Trails Day 5K/3K at Joyner Park
The PRCR Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Check-in on the day of the event starts at 7 a.m., and the races begin at 8 a.m.
The National Trails Day 5K/3K is a timed walk/run for children and adults. A loop of the paved trails throughout Joyner Park will comprise the 3.1-mile course for the 5K and 1.8 mile course for the 3K. Strollers are welcome but will be placed at the back of the pack to allow runners a clear start.
The entry fee for the 5K is $30 through May 14; $35 from May 15-30; and $40 the day before and day of the race. The entry fee for the 3K is $25 through May 14; $30 May 15-30; and $35 the day before and day of the race. Please note: Registrations will be accepted on the day of the event. Everyone who registers before May 15 will receive a race T-shirt.
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PRCR partnering with Pickles and Play to host 2024 Wake Forest Spring Smash Pickleball Tourney May 3-5
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Pickles and Play to host the 2024 Wake Forest Spring Smash 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. The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 30. For more information, email Tournament Director Lisa Groeschner.
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Students & parents invited to 2024 STEM Saturday April 27 at Joyner Park Community Center
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2024 Wake Forest 2024 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 27. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students in grades K-12 to a variety of STEM career options, while featuring STEM-related exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities.
STEM Saturday will also include several interactive booths where representatives from a variety of local businesses, schools, and organizations will engage with parents and students, share professional insights and experiences, and offer interesting demonstrations.
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Beatlesque to kick off 30th Anniversary of Six Sundays in Spring April 28
You’re invited to help celebrate three decades of foot-tapping, finger-snapping good times during the 30th anniversary of Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest, the free outdoor concert series will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on consecutive Sundays from April 28 through June 2 at the Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road.
From big band and R&B to beach and jazz, there’s something for all music lovers at this year’s Six Sundays in Spring. Beatles tribute band, Beatlesque, will kick off this year’s performances on Sunday, April 28, followed by Eduardo and the Paco Band on May 5, Soul Pyschedelique Orchestra on May 12, Marcus Anderson on May 19, The Magnificents on May 26, and Sensory Expressions Band on June 2.
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“May Month of Fitness” to feature Women’s Self Defense, Cynergy Fit, Yoga, Zumba & Bhangra Dancing
The PRCR Department will offer a free outdoor fitness series five nights a week in May at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to residents of all ages, May Month of Fitness will consist of the following weekly classes:
- Mondays – Women’s Self Defense
- Tuesdays – Cynergy Fit
- Wednesdays – Yoga
- Thursdays – Zumba
- Fridays – Bhangra Dancing
All classes are free and require no registration. Each will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Joyner Park Amphitheater.
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Register now for “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament May 18
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host an online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Tekken 8" on Saturday, May 18.
Presented by Ting Internet, the Battle in the Forest tournament will serve as a qualifier for the BODYARMOR State Games FGC Gohon Kumite eSports Tournament in August. Results from this tournament will determine participant positioning in the BODYARMOR tournament.
Open to players ages 13 and older, the online tournament is free to play on all consoles and PCs and will be live streamed on Twitch.tv. Registration is open through Wednesday, May 15. Please note: Tekken 8 is rated “T” for “Teen.”
Participants will compete in a one-on-one, single-day, double-elimination tournament to run in conjunction with "Bull City Gaming” and BODYARMOR State Games. The matches will be best of three, while the championship match will be best of five.
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Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park begin May 25 with “Beauty and the Beast”
The PRCR Department will host a free, monthly outdoor movie series from May through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The first in the series of Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park will feature the 1991 animated version of the film “Beauty and the Beast” on Saturday, May 25, at 8:30 p.m.
Family Movie Nights will feature a variety of family-friendly film favorites and genres, including comedies, dramas, and action, all projected on a 26-foot inflatable movie screen in the park’s amphitheater. Future film screenings are scheduled on the following Saturdays: June 15 (Minions: The Rise of Gru), July 20 (Kung Fu Panda 4), and August 3 (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3). Showtime 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. Each will also include a movie-related pre-show activity for kids beginning at 7:30 p.m.
In addition, assorted food vendors will be on site selling snacks and refreshments.
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Registration underway for Youth & Bass Fishing Tourneys
From June 3-16, the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a Bass Fishing Tournament for ages 13 and older and a non-competitive Youth Fishing Tournament for ages 12 and under. Over this two-week period, local anglers can visit any public fishery in Wake or Franklin County to try and catch the biggest fish. Participants in the Youth Fishing Tournament may catch any species of fish, while anglers in the Bass Fishing Tournament will be limited to bass only.
Online registration for both tournaments is available through Monday, May 20 (search “fishing”). The cost to participate is $10 for the bass tournament and $5 for the youth tourney. For more information, email Community Center Supervisor Grayson Pridgen.
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Comic Book & Toy Expo coming to Flaherty Park Community Center June 15
The PRCR Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics to host a Comic Book & Toy Expo Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St.
Free and open to everyone, the expo will feature over 20 vendors of your favorite pop culture nostalgia offering for sale vintage comics, rare action figures, and more.
The PRCR Department has scheduled another Comic Book & Toy Expo on November 9. For more information, email Community Center Supervisor Grayson Pridgen.
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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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