Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Travel Information (Wake Forest, NC)

Blue Jay Point Nature Walk The focal point of this park is environmental education. When you add the natural beauty of Blue Jay Point County Park with its hardwood and pine forests, gently rolling hills, and large grassy fields... Raleigh, NC

Capitol Walk - Raleigh Your walk will take you around the capitol grounds called Union Square. Here you will relive moments in North Carolina’s history and see statues of some of the state’s notable leaders. In addition, th... Raleigh, NC

Government and Museums - Raleigh You can spend an hour or a day in either of the museums on this walk. The museum of history offers a wealth of information about the history of North Carolina and its people. The museum of natural sci... Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Historic Neighborhoods History as well as grand homes await you on this walk through Oakwood and Mordecai Historic Park. In addition, you can take a short 1/4-mile side trip through Oakwood Cemetery, rich in Civil War histo... Raleigh, NC

Shelley Lake Trail The walk around Shelley Lake is a popular trail in the greenway system. You will see boaters, hikers, bikers, and picnickers, as well as people fishing, sunning, and strolling. So pack a picnic, grab ... Raleigh, NC

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Secret Creek Trail to Lake Access Road (Distance: 6.4 mi) This quick hike takes you through the highlights of Durant Nature Park in less than a mile. Begin with a stroll on the banks of Secret Creek, then visit the picnic area, playground, and boathouse. Fin...

Wake Forest, NC - Hiking - length:0.8 mi

Blue Jay Point Nature Walk (Distance: 6.7 mi) The focal point of this park is environmental education. When you add the natural beauty of Blue Jay Point County Park with its hardwood and pine forests, gently rolling hills, and large grassy fields...

Raleigh, NC - Walking - length:0.75 mi

Blue Jay Point County Park (Distance: 7.0 mi) This loop trail begins with a self-guided interpretive hike, then strikes out for the shore of Falls Lake. Follow the lakeside, stopping for a great view before heading back for home. Wildflowers are ...

Wake Forest, NC - Hiking - length:2.2 mi

Falls Lake State Recreation Area — Falls Lake Trail (Distance: 7.7 mi) The 34-mile Falls Lake Trail is likely the best trail in the Triangle that not many people know about—perhaps because Falls Lake is more associated with boating than hiking. Whatever the reason, the F...

Neuse, NC - Hiking - length:3.4 mi

Falls Lake State Recreation Area (Distance: 9.8 mi) Falls Lake Recreation Area was developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to control damaging floods and to supply a source of water for surrounding communities. The area consists of a 12,000-acre ...

Raleigh, NC - Birding - length:unknown

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Hasentree The Hasentree Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7074 yards, par 71 0.1 miles from center of Wake Forest Parks and Recreation

Paschal Paschal Golf Club Public, 9 holes 2852 yards, par 35 0.8 miles from center of Wake Forest Parks and Recreation

Wake Forest Wake Forest Country Club Public, 18 holes 6952 yards, par 72 1.8 miles from center of Wake Forest Parks and Recreation

Heritage Heritage Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6929 yards, par 72 2.8 miles from center of Wake Forest Parks and Recreation

Wakefield Plantation TPC at Wakefield Plantation Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7257 yards, par 71 3.0 miles from center of Wake Forest Parks and Recreation

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