Spring has sprung, and nesting season is in full swing! Learn more about the nesting strategies of the birds that call Harris Lake County Park home? Check out the fabulous kiosk created by Park Aide Zane Fish located in the parking lot for the disc golf course and fishing pond.

Thanks to Activate Good and all the incredible volunteers who came to #Crowder County Park on May 18th for an invasive plant removal project. The dedication and hard work of participants made a significant impact on the park's ecosystem!

The Longleaf Ramble held last Saturday at #HarrisLake County Park was a fun time for all! Thanks to all the partners and volunteers that made the event a big success, and to all the visitors who enjoyed learning about Longleaf Pine ecosystems and all of their inhabitants!

#LakeCrabtree County Park visitors: be advised that starting in June, Black Creek Greenway renovations and Cary Parkway sidewalk extensions will begin construction. This is estimated to be a three year project and a detour will be in place. Learn more: ow.ly/xScY50ROPAx

On May 23rd, #LakeCrabtree will be closed until noon to hosting the Valor Games SouthEast 2024. The Valor Games are a spirited adaptive sports competition, presented by Bridge II Sports, for our Veterans and members of the armed forces with disabilities. ow.ly/X25Y50ROQmK

Our Instagram contest is all new in 2024!

Take a photo in our parks or preserves, share it on Instagram and tag the photo itself to Wake County Parks for a chance to win a custom water bottle and a photo feature on our socials. We’ll pick a new winner each month.

Good luck!

Join our team! #HarrisLake County Park and the #AmericanTobaccoTrail are currently hiring a part-time Park Aide of Education. $16.19/ hour. 16-32 hours per week.

View the job description and find out how to apply: ow.ly/zoi450RN73i

With longer daylight hours, many of our Wake County Parks are now staying open until 9 p.m.! As always, check the posted closing times in the parks and preserves you are visiting.

It's #MobileTourMonday ! Did you know that many Wake County Parks have mobile tours you can enjoy at home or while in the park? Today we are featuring the tour at #RobertsonMillpond Nature Preserve. Take the tour at: ow.ly/jjPT50CIZ0t

Looking for a fun activity? Check out #HistoricOakView 's Adventure Backpacks! Backpacks can be checked-out in the Farm History Building and range in age and interest level from pre-school to upper-elementary.

From May 3–30, visit the brand new #YatesMill StoryWalk®, 'The Honeybee,' written by Kirsten Hall and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault.

Buzz from flower to flower with a sweet honeybee in this timely, clever, and breathtakingly gorgeous picture book.

#StoryWalkatYatesMill

This gorgeous view of #Turnipseed Nature Preserve is today's #SundayShare and comes courtesy of Instagram's walkclubnc! Thanks for walking with us.

#BlueJayPoint is looking for garden volunteers for the summer and early fall. From watering to weeding, there is always something to do in the garden and extra hands go a long way. Interested individuals or groups can email [email protected] or call 919-870-4330.

From May 2–31, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk®, 'Mina's Scavenger Hunt,' written by Katrina Liu and illustrated by Rosalia Destarisa.

Your child will love this adorable story while learning everyday dialog and common adjectives in Chinese.

#StoryWalkatCrowder

It's time to celebrate the majestic Longleaf Pine with #HarrisLake County Park! Come out to today's Longleaf Ramble from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn more at: wake.gov/longleaf

Join our team! Historic #YatesMill County Park is currently hiring a part-time Park Aide of Education. $16.19/ hour. 16-24 hours per week.

View the job description and find out how to apply: bit.ly/3QMRODp

From May 1–31, #HistoricOakView will feature the children's book, 'Watercress,' written by Andrea Wang and illustrated by Jason Chin.

A story about the power of sharing memories and the way our heritage stays with and shapes us, even when we don’t see it.

#StoryWalkatOakView

This little slice of horse riding heaven at #SandyPines Preserve is courtesy of Instagram's go_mommyonapony. #FridayFeature

Journalists from TF1 and TF1Info French Television visited @wakegovparks' #LakeCrabtree County Park today to get up close and personal with the #Cicadas . 📷

Thanks to Washington Bureau Chief Axel Monnier and cameraman Mathieu Derrien for stopping by!

Come to #Crowder on Monday, May 20 for the storytime'Señorita Mariposa' by Ben Gundersheimer.

10:15 - 11:00 a.m. (English Version)
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. (Spanish Version)

Register:
Spanish Version: ow.ly/P0mt50RILg9
English Version: ow.ly/vCLR50RILg8