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Wake County Parks 50th anniversary logo featuring a large “50 Years” with a tree and sun icon, and the words “Wake County Parks” alongside stylized wave lines.

Wake County invites artists to Paint the Parks as part of 50th anniversary celebration

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
A pile of Christmas trees waiting to be chipped into mulch for park trails.

Happy Trails offers Wake County residents Christmas tree disposal through the end of January

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Solid Waste Management
Image of grass and small flowers with text "Comprehensive Master Plan" and illustrations of a leaf and a clipboard with a checklist

Wake County invites residents to weigh in on next phase of parks master plan

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Tree-lined shore of lake at Kellam-Wyatt Farm

Wake County greenlights trail expansion at Umstead and construction of Kellam-Wyatt County Park

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
turtles on pond float

Wake County commissioners approve master plan for Crowder County Park expansion

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
A man plays disc golf

Wake County approves major renovations at two county parks

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
view across lake myra with pines on other side

Wake commissioners approve Lake Myra County Park design

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Lake Crabtree County Park observation tower

Wake County approves lease for Lake Crabtree County Park

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Pride flag flies with blue sky in background

Wake County libraries and parks celebrate Pride Month with special events in June

Libraries
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Man walks dogs on a wooded trail

Wake County invites residents to imagine the future of parks, preserves and open spaces

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Chip and Seal Trail near Longleaf Field

Wake County to celebrate new Beech Bluff County Park this Saturday

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
baby turtle basking on rock in pond

Wake County to unveil concept plans for Crowder County Park expansion

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Man walks dogs on a wooded trail

Wake County nature preserves now open seven days a week

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
running shoes

Wake County hosts youth-led walk to combat mental health stigma

Cooperative Extension
Human Services Agency
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
turtles on pond float

Wake County kicks off process to expand, enhance Crowder County Park

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
a creek flows across rocks in a wooded area

Wake County commissioners approve master plan for long-awaited park

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Juneteenth June 19

Wake County libraries and parks plan programs in honor of Juneteenth

Libraries
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
view across lake myra with pines on other side

Wake County to unveil final draft master plan for Lake Myra County Park

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
view across lake myra with pines on other side

Wake County to float latest plans for Lake Myra County Park tomorrow

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
view across lake myra with pines on other side

Wake County revives much-anticipated Lake Myra County Park project

Parks, Recreation & Open Space