Share Why You Love Wake County Parks!
April and October are "I Heart Parks" Months, and Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space would love to hear from you!
Please tell us why you love Wake County parks and preserves by filling out a quick survey. The survey is open for the months of April and October. Please share it with your friends, and post about it on social media using #IHeartWakeCountyParks.
Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division preserves open space, promotes stewardship, and provides equitable and inclusive education and outdoor recreation for a diverse and growing community.
Thank you for sharing how much you LOVE your Wake County Parks:
"I love Wake County Parks because: well maintained, beautiful facilities. Something for everyone - what a variety! Friendly park employees who work hard. Parks are why we moved here, and we haven't been disappointed! Well done!" - Anon. (American Tobacco Trail)
"We love ALL Wake County Parks! Blue Jay Point is especially beautiful! My kids absolutely LOVED the song bird celebration it was a blast! Thank you for all you do to protect wildlife and educate adults and children!" - Anon. (Blue Jay Point)
"I like Wake county Parks because I see people doing good things and having fun and I always make friends." - Anon. (Green Hills)
"Great environment for outdoor activities. Playground for kids, hiking and biking trails. Kayaking and fishing also. Great park and recreation area." - Anon (Harris Lake)
"Hidden treasure with lots of variety - historic site, children's activities, trails, pond, picnic, pecans and one time even bagpipes! Love those goats!" - Anon. (Historic Oak View)
"This is our third time visiting with our grandkids. We love seeing how a mill works and walking down to the mill. We even learned about Bryozoa growing in the water." - Anon (Historic Yates Mill)
"I love spending time in nature and it's nice having Lake Crabtree and their trails so close by. " - Anon. (Lake Crabtree)
"Beautiful guided kayak loop through the swamp. It's well managed, numbered, and is a reasonable length so that paddlers of most ages can complete it. The new dock and boardwalk are great for birding too." - Anon. (Robertson Millpond)
"I love that it's tailored to equestrians and provides a safe place to ride without cyclists. Sandy Pines is a great place to go ride and they have built in mounting blocks that are awesome." - Anon. (Sandy Pines Preserve)
"The trail, rock outcrops, wildlife, trees, swamp, and the Lupine Loop. Park employees are always nice, professional, and helpful." - Anon. (Turnipseed)