Wake County Parks

Spring weather means more paddle programs at #LakeCrabtree! 🛶 Join us for Full Moon Paddle & Open Paddle sessions. Register here --> ow.ly/ypRs50YR5cH

Spots remain in May: May 1- Historic Oak View County Park May 3- Crowder County Park May 7- Harris Lake County Park May 9- American Tobacco Trail May 12- Sandy Pines Preserve May 17- Robertson Millpond Preserve May 20- Historic Yates Mill County Park wake.gov/parks50

This month, our Open Space team targeted invasive Ficaria verna 🌼 to protect native plants like trout lily and trillium. #Ecology #Conservation

It's #MobileTourMonday! Did you know that many @WakeGovParks have mobile tours you can enjoy at home or while in the park? Today we are featuring the Tree Tour at #Turnipseed Nature Preserve! Take the tour at: ow.ly/13Hz50POqoI

While #Turnipseed Nature Preserve staff where checking trail cameras for wildlife monitoring, they found a little friend! The Cope's gray treefrog is a master of camouflage, and it found just the spot to sit.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the #Crowder County Park PARTF community meeting on Monday! 📝 If you missed the event, you can review the meeting materials at: ow.ly/JtIj50YOyUu

Attention! 🚨 The climbing wall at the playground will be closed for maintenance from April 27-May 1. You are still welcome to use the rest of the playground during this time 🛝

It is a great day to get outside and enjoy time in nature and to notice small things, like this Tulip Tree blossom on the trail at #YatesMill. Where is your favorite place to go when you want to be outside? #NatureWalk #TulipTree #GetOutside #TrailTime

Make plans to join #Crowder for fun programs in May, including a Friday afternoon hike with a naturalist, an "Art in the Park" program, a program exploring the songs of spring, and more! To learn more and to register, visit ow.ly/nlWa50YMIQf.

Thank our lucky stars! ✨ Join the #AmericanTobacccoTrail for the Statewide Star Party with games, crafts, and telescope views by @ncscifest experts! 📆 April 24, 6-9:30 p.m. 🗺️ White Oak parking. Free! #NCScienceFestival Learn more: wake.gov/StarParty

Join #BeechBluff staff for a volunteer day on Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m.-noon! We will be prepping the historical agriculture plot 🌾 We hope to see you there! Sign up at ow.ly/ZAMr50YOysk

We want to hear your thoughts about our parks! Take a few minutes to fill out our anonymous survey. Your feedback helps us make sure our programs, services and facilities meet the needs of our community. Survey closes April 30. Thank you! wake.gov/parksurvey

From April 3 –30, visit the new #YatesMill StoryWalk®, "This Is the Sunflower," written by Lola M. Schaefer and illustrated by Donald Crews. First there is a sunflower. Seasons pass . . . and soon there is a patch of sunflowers! #StoryWalkatYatesMill

🌍 Happy Earth Day! It's the perfect day to head out to your favorite @WakeGovParks to enjoy nature. Find all our parks and preserves at: wake.gov/parks 🔎 If you're looking for a new corner of the Earth to explore, use our Park Locator at: wake.gov/parklocator.

It's #NationalPoetryMonth! At #HistoricOakView, we're making some #PoetryInThePark on 4/22 and 4/25. Designed for grades 2-5, kids can practice writing poems inspired by the park. Follow the link for more info and to sign-up! ow.ly/NRNY50YMIOS

From April 3-30, visit #Crowder's new StoryWalk®, "Compost Stew," written by Mary McKenna Siddals and illustrated by Ashley Wolff. Teach kids to compost and develop life-long habits to protect the Earth in this fun picture book perfect for Earth Day! #StoryWalkatCrowder

NestWatch surveys at #BlueJayPoint County Park track bird species, eggs, and fledglings twice weekly. Join us! nestwatch.org

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE 📢 Drainage work on Wake County's ATT runs April 20–June 12, causing possible trail closures. New Hill parking (1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.) closes two days (TBD). Follow staff and visit wake.gov/attrepairs for updates.

From April 1-30, visit the #RobertsonMillpond StoryWalk®, "Tree Full of Wonder" written by Anna Smithers and illustrated by Martyna Nejman. Enjoy this vibrant, and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees. #StoryWalkatRobertsonMillpond

Join us for a public meeting on our application to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for #Crowder. Discuss grant scope, timeline, and ways for community support. 📆Monday, April 20 ⏰10-11 a.m. (drop-in) 📍Crowder County Park, Upper Pavilion ow.ly/jMRt50YIRXZ