Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Beech Bluff County Park affirms its commitment our Wake County's long-term investment in serving our community equitably. Guided by Wake County’s Core Values, we believe that our diversity is what makes us strong. We believe that inclusion across race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability and experience is vital to our organization’s success. Equity is at the center of our work. We are committed to strengthening our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) program to positively impact all employees and the communities we serve.
The vision of Beech Bluff’s Equity & Inclusion Plan: Beech Bluff will be a community-centered park. We recognize that the work of advancing equity and fostering true inclusion are ongoing and require lifelong learning, constant reflection and guarantees of institutional accountability.
Accessibility
Accessibility Statement
Beech Bluff County Park welcomes all visitors and affirms its commitment to offering programs and services that are accessible to everyone. We will make every effort to ensure that visitors of all abilities are fully included in all our programs and facilities.
Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted
Beech Bluff is currently in the process of creating a mobile tour that will include a recorded audio version of the property tour. In the meantime, check out some of the other mobile tours offered by other Wake County Parks.
Visitors Who Are Deaf
Beech Bluff County Park is currently in the process of creating a mobile tour that will include a text version of the property tour. In the meantime, check out some of the other mobile tours offered by other Wake County Parks.
Visitors on the Autism Spectrum
We welcome families with children and adults on the autism spectrum. The following resources will help you plan for an enjoyable visit.
Beech Bluff County Park is a stunning 300-acre park that was farmed since the late 1700s and has now been transformed into a community space for everyone. The park offers hiking trails, educational programs, a canopy walk, a playground, a community garden and orchard, picnic shelters and much more. Preparing for your visit a few days beforehand can make for a more manageable and enjoyable experience.
Visual Schedules
- "My Beech Bluff" Visual Schedule: We are currently developing our visual schedule. Please check back soon to download and print our “My Beech Bluff” Visual Schedule. It will include a visual checklist with location and communication cards to help you and your child design and prepare for your visit.
- "My Beech Bluff" Park Pack: This pack is available to borrow and can be checked out at our Park Center. This kit currently includes a park brochure, sensory-seeking toys, noise-reducing headphones and basic suggestions for planning a successful visit. We will continue to develop our park pack to include a copy of our visual schedule and site specific tips for a successful visit to Beech Bluff County Park.
Social Narratives
We are currently developing our social narratives. Please check back soon for a Visiting Beech Bluff social narrative.
Sensory Support
Noise-reducing headphones and various sensory-seeking toys are available to borrow any time during our operating hours on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply ask a staff member to borrow them at the start of your visit.
Visitors of Different Physical Abilities
Beech Bluff County Park is an ADA-accessible location. There are marked accessible parking spaces at the park center, Harvest Hub, playground and near each picnic shelter. The parking lots and paved paths leading to facilities, picnic shelters and restrooms meet ADA criteria, as well as within our indoor public spaces and restroom facilities. We have a round-trip walking experience that starts at the 0.24-mile paved educational trail beside the park center that leads to our Canopy Walk, which is 20 feet above the ground, before sending you around our 0.34-mile compacted gravel surface Longleaf Loop and then heading to the apex of the walk to see views of Middle Creek at our Bluff Overlook. After this glorious adventure, you can make frequent stops to enjoy nature as you make your way back to the parking lot.