Parks and Rec

Summer youth program follows the science (not that science)

Summer youth program follows the science (not that science)

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with GSK and the UNC Morehead Planetarium & Science Center to offer “Science in the Summer” for rising second through eighth graders. The free program will be offered at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St. The Level 1 session for rising second and third […]

Splash, splash…pool opens May 29

Splash, splash…pool opens May 29

From WSJ Staff Reports Holding Park Aquatic Center (HPAC) will open for the 2021 season Saturday, May 29, at 9 a.m. To view the daily operating schedule, visit https://bit.ly/HoldingParkAquaticCenter. Located at 133 W. Owen Ave., the HPAC features a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool, two water slides with plunge pool and children’s pool with water play. Open during […]

Rec Department gets $25,000 grant

Rec Department gets $25,000 grant

The NC Recreation and Park Association (NCRPA) recently announced the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department as one of four park and recreation agencies and one university to be awarded $25,000 grants to support joining the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) and expanding the campaign for free outdoor fitness across the state.  The current […]