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trails & greenways of wake county pocket guide and community resource WAKE FOREST ROLESVILLE RALEIGH MORRISVILLE KNIGHTDALE CARY APEX GARNER HOLLY SPRINGS ZEBULON WENDELL FUQUAY-VARINA individual agency trails & info Apex Cary Fuquay-Varina Garner Holly Springs Knightdale Morrisville 05 07 14 15 17 19 21 Raleigh Rolesville Wake Forest Wendell Zebulon Wake County 23 35 37 39 41 43 Welcome to the trails & greenways of wake county pocket guide and community resource The Parks and Recreation Partnership for a Healthier Wake , with support from Wake County Human Services Health Promotion Chronic Disease Prevention, the North Carolina Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch, the John Rex Endowment and WakeMed Health and Hospitals, has created a guide of existing trails and greenways to promote physical activity using the abundance of existing resources we have available here in our county. Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, and walking is an easy and inexpensive way to get that activity. The purpose of this guide is to help connect people to resources for physical activity in their own communities. Wake County is home to 13 distinct parks and recreation departments that own and manage parks, trails and greenways. These facilities are great resources for low to no cost physical activity close to where we live, learn, work, play and pray. Being physically active will help you achieve a number of important health benefits including: reducing your risks associated with developing a chronic disease, managing your weight, improving your spirits, managing your stress and improving your overall level of fitness. Always be safe while you’re exercising—be sure to consult with your physician before beginning any physical activity program, try to walk with a partner, and wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Start slow and easy and be sure to warm up, stretch and cool down to help your body prepare and recover from physical activity. Remember to stay hydrated while exercising especially during Wake County’s hot summer months. Each of the 12 municipal parks and recreation agencies, as well as the Wake County Department of Parks, Recreation and Open Space, are highlighted in this guide. Wake County is a dynamic and growing area, so new trails and greenways are in progress. Be sure to contact your local parks and recreation department to find out about even more opportunities to get out and get active in your community. Enjoy your walk! 02 what are GreenwayS and trailS? The Rails to Trails Conservancy (www.trailsandgreenways.org) defines greenways as “corridors of protected open space managed for conservation and recreation purposes,” and trails as “paths used for walking, bicycling, horseback riding and other forms of recreation and transportation.” Some greenways also incorporate trails, but not all greenways include trails. Whether you get moving on a greenway or a trail in Wake County, be sure to take advantage of these significant community resources. ..................................................................................................................................................... Greenway Safety Follow these safety guidelines from Raleigh Parks and Recreation when using any trail or greenway: Bicyclists, skaters and skateboarders should approach pedestrians cautiously and slow down when there is limited vision. Users, including pets, should remain on the right side of the trail and permit other users to easily pass on the left. Patrons should provide a clear, audible signal when approaching other users from behind. Bicyclists, skaters and skateboarders must always yield the right of way to pedestrians. Patrons should be aware of other users on the trail. The use of headphones is discouraged. Patrons are encouraged to walk or jog with a companion, and to always carry a cell phone. Patrons are encouraged to use the trails only in daylight hours. Patrons should securely lock private vehicles. If valuables are left in a vehicle, place them in a location that is out of sight. 04 apex phone: 919.249.3402 fax: 919.249.3368 www.apexnc.org ..................................................................................................................................................... The Town of Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department offers a variety of passive and active leisure opportunities for Apex citizens and residents of southwestern Wake County. The town currently has eight parks, over seven miles of greenway and one community center. Since passing a $13,000,000 park bond referendum in 2004, the town has completed the following projects: Phase IA and IB of the Beaver Creek Greenway, expansion of the Apex Community Center, Phase I of the Beckett Crossing Greenway Phase I of the Haddon Hall Greenway and the Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex. town of apex don’t miSS! 2.2 mile lakeside walking trail at Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd. ........................... trails apex Community park 2200 Laura Duncan Road / 2+ miles / paved and unpaved Beaver Creek Greenway Olive Chapel Rd / 2.5 miles / paved BeCkett CroSSinG Greenway Celandine Dr. / 0.2 miles / paved CharleSton villaGe Castleburg Dr. / 0.35 miles / paved haddon hall Greenway Haywards Heath Ln. / 0.25 miles / paved Sutton plaCe Holtridge Dr. / 0.25 miles / paved 05 Thomas Brooks Park T RD WES Northw L EVE EN L GRE White Oak Creek Greenway Davis Drive Middle & Elem Fred G Bond Park White Oak Creek Greenway Turner Creek Elem Oxford Hunt Trail Bishops Gate Greenway Sutton Place Greenway IS D RIVE CA DAV OLD JENKS RD JENKS RD GR EE N LE 55 VE LC HU RC Charleston Village Greenway Salem Middle & Elem DA OL PE D XR Annie Jones Greenway Apex Community Park RY PA R KW AY OLIVE CHAPEL RD DU Baucom Elem NC RA CEN Kelly Road Park AP Jaycee Park ST TER ST EM EX BA R BE Beaver Creek Greenway C UE R D SS Apex Middle EW IA ILL Apex Nature Park RD AL Apex Elem LA U apex / southwest cary TIN G EN KELLY RD HR D Haddon Hall Greenway Apex High 64 Beckett Crossing Greenway W W L IL M IA S ST X APE PEA AY KW AN R D Olive Chapel Elem D OL RA LE IG H RD MS ST 1 Lufkin Rd Middle Y LL KE RD 06 cary phone: 919.469.4061 fax: 919.469.4344 www.townofcary.org ..................................................................................................................................................... The Town of Cary’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) operates a diverse network of facilities and programs that includes approximately 1,800 acres of parks, greenways and open space. Park facilities are provided at 21 park sites. Organized leisure programs ranging from athletics to fine arts are regularly offered for Town of Cary citizens of all ages at 16 unique special-use facilities, including three community centers, outdoor amphitheaters, skate park, dog park and a nature center. The department also offers numerous programs and special events for senior citizens and people with disabilities. town of apex don’t miSS! Black Creek and White Oak Creek Greenways which will ultimately extend 15 miles linking the 5,000 acre Umstead State Park to the American Tobacco Trail. ........................... trails amBerly lake Greenway Amberly Planned Development / 0.98 miles / paved annie JoneS Greenway Gatehouse Dr. / Lake Pine Dr. / 1.11 miles / paved and unpaved BatChelor BranCh Greenway NC 55 to Green Hope School / 0.78 miles / paved BiShop’S Gate Greenway Bishop’s Gate Subdivision / 1.39 miles / paved BlaCk Creek Greenway Old Reedy Creek Rd. / 5.37 miles / paved Camp BranCh Greenway Ten Ten Rd. / 0.62 miles / paved Carramore multi-uSe trail Carramore Planned Development / 0.59 miles / paved Cary park lake Greenway Green Level to Durham Rd. / 1.87 miles / paved 07 ..................................................................................................................................................... ChurChill eStateS Greenway Ten Ten Rd. / 0.50 miles / paved daviS drive multi-uSe trail Davis Drive Park / 3.07 miles / paved dutChman’S BranCh Greenway Greyhawk Planned Development / 0.41 miles / paved Glenkirk Greenway Old Weatherstone Way / 0.23 miles / paved Green hope SChool Greenway Sears Farm Rd. / 1.04 miles / paved hiGGinS Greenway SW Maynard Rd. / 0.55 miles / paved hinShaw Greenway Greenwood Circle / 1.66 miles / paved louiS StephenS dr multi-uSe trail Carpenter Village / 1.36 miles / paved nC hwy 55 multi-uSe trail Parkscene Lane / 1.21 miles / paved and unpaved northwoodS Greenway Godbold Park / 0.87 miles / paved and unpaved oxxford hunt Greenway W Chatham St. / 1.0 miles / paved and unpaved park villaGe Greenway Park Village / 0.69 miles / paved pirateS Cove Greenway Greenway Circle / 0.78 miles / paved reGenCy park Greenway Glade Park Dr. / 0.58 miles / paved Sherwood GreenS Greenway Sherwood Forest Place / 0.26 miles / paved SouthBridGe Greenway Southbridge Planned Development / 0.28 miles / paved panther Creek Greenway Cary Glen Blvd. / 1.87 miles / paved SpeiGht BranCh Greenway Tryon Rd. / .72 miles / paved StoneCreek Greenway Davis Dr. / .60 miles / paved Swift Creek Greenway Kildaire Farm Rd. / 0.88 miles / paved Symphony lake Greenway Symphony Lake / 1.33 miles / paved maps > 08 West Cary Middle N Northwoods Elem Northwoods Trail Kingswood Elem E CHAT SE MAYNARD Weatherstone Elem Glenkirk Trail Fred G. Bond Park HAM ST OLD APEX RD HI G H HOUS D N AL W Cary Elem E Cary Middle Wake Med Soccer Park 40 ER U T Adams Elem ST White Oak Creek Greenway W Oxxford Hunt Trail T Higgins Trail SW M AYNARD RD KILDAIRE FARM RD Cary Towne Center Cary High CHAT H A M S DRIV E LAKE Bishops Gate Greenway D OL RY CA Annie Jones Park RK PINE D EX AP RD Walnut Creek Greenway Briarcliff Elem R PA Farmington Woods Elem N SA LE M S WA Y Annie Jones Greenway Pirates Cove Greenway 1 64 Crossroad T Apex Community Park Hinshaw Greenway Tryon Village Greenway C Apex High RD ARY PA Kids Together Park RD Y WA RK AN DU NC PK ST Regency Park Greenway Regency Park REGENC 1 LO C H M E RE Middle Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve Symphony Lake Greenway Penny Rd Elem DR Swift Creek Trail Lufkin Rd Middle southeast cary 09 HO LLY D OL WY RA Speight Branch Greenway Y SP R IN H IG LE LA UR RD GS A 64 KI L D AI TRYON RD Sw MR FA R RE D L IA W IL MS ST IM CR Mc Cedar Fork Elem RD Amberly Lake Greenway KOPPERS RD HA M Panther Creek High GREEN LEVEL TO D MC C RI M M O N P Y KW UR Indian C Greenwa CAR PENTE R TI O FIRE S TA NR D 55 MO RR ISV ILLE CAR PEN TER RD N GL E CARY Cary Park Lake Greenway VD BL West Cary Park Mills Park Elem Carpenter Elem N LEV EE E GR HO PE HOOL R D SC Highcroft Village Greenway Green Hope High Cary Tennis Park Green Hope Elem Southbridge Greenway GR EE N Highcroft Dr Elem Sears Farm Rd Park Thomas Brooks Park Bachelor Branch Greenway N L LE V E D 55 R Carramore UP C H Multi Use Trail UR CH RD DAVIS DR Green Hope School Greenway Louis Stevens Multi-Use Trail Morrisville Elem Morrisville Morrisville Communit Park R MO R Aquatic & Fitness Cente L CH RP CA Charleston Village northwest cary AV IS Sutton Place Greenway DRIV E LR EL RR FE D R UR C H TE EN D HI G HH R ST WE HO USE RD HIGH Stonecreek Greenway White Oak Creek Greenway EE GR White Oak Creek Greenway Davis Drive Middle & Elem Turner Creek Elem 10 40 William B. Umstead State Park NP AR KW AY EV AN S Lake Trail Black Creek Greenway KW S WE TO N CHA NW RY CA WY PK Black Creek Greenway PE L HI LL West Cary Middle JAM ES Glenkirk Trail JAC KS O Northwoods Trail AR YN MA Godbold Park Northwoods Elem D NW black creek greenway 11 N HARRISON N Reedy Creek Middle P North Cary Park HA RR AR IS O N RD E AV AY AVE N Cedar Fork District Park RD D REE D Y C RE EK OL Lake Crabtree County Park AVI ATI O RD StayinG hydrated When exercising in any type of weather, it is important to stay well hydrated. The amount of water you need to stay hydrated depends on a number of factors including your gender, the weather, how physically active you are, how much you sweat, if you take medications (such as decongestants) and what else you eat or drink. Here are some tips for staying adequately hydrated: Drink liquids throughout the day, whether you are thirsty or not. Thirst is not always an adequate indicator of your level of hydration. In fact, by the time you realize you are thirsty, you are often already in the early stages of dehydration (at which point your body is about 2 percent dehydrated). For greater performance in your workouts, drink early and often. Drink enough liquid to replace the weight your body loses during a workout. As a general guideline, drink about 1 quart or liter per hour during warm-tohot days, and remember to drink continually during the workout. Most people do not feel thirsty in winter, however it is still important to stay hydrated when exercising in cooler weather. Even if you feel cold, you lose fluid through breathing, and sweating. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables tend to have a high water content, which makes them a great option for helping you meet your hydration needs. Keep a water bottle or beverage at your desk, in your car, in your bag or wherever you will be reminded to drink. Try to drink six to eight (or more), 8 oz. glasses of water per day. fuquay-varina phone: 919.552.1430 fax: 919.557.3112 www.fuquay-varina.org ..................................................................................................................................................... The Town of Fuquay-Varina started its parks and recreation system more than 30 years ago with the acquisition of Falcon Park. Now the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department manages 13 park sites with 17 athletic fields, one gym and a Community Center offering fitness, education and recreation programs. town of apex don’t miSS! The Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park has nature trails and free teaching kits available for use. The park has 2.0 miles of interpretive walking trails, overlooks, bridges, outdoor classroom, restrooms, picnic pavilion with tables. ........................... trails South park 900 South Main Street / 0.25 miles / paved the Carroll howard JohnSon environmental eduCation park 301 Wagstaff Road / 2.0 miles / unpaved ..................................................................................................................................................... Public Parks Provide a convenient, low-cost resource to enable active living. 13 Ballentine Elem J O H N S ON POND RD Fuquay-Varina Elem SUNSET LAKE RD 401 55 WIL B ON R D Fuquay-Varina High EW A RT S T Ransdell Soccer Field AI N NM ST ST 42 Lincoln Heights Elem Action Park E BROAD ST R S JUD D P W ACADEM Y ST Falcon Park KW COLEY FAR M Fuquay-Varina Middle O Y LD HO NE Y 55 CU T T RD 42 GI AN S MAIN ST Fleming Loop Soccer Complex Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park 401 D G WA PUR FO Y R Honeycutt Rd Park ER RD HO LL AN D South Park RD D RD F AF ST CLAYTON RD fuquay-varina 14 garner phone: 919.772.4688 fax: 919.662.5135 www.garnerparks.org ..................................................................................................................................................... The Town of Garner has 11 parks and two recreation centers that offer free opportunities to be physically active. Whether you are a leisurely walker or a serious power walker, you will enjoy the walking trails at Garner’s parks. The parks are open from sunrise to sunset. There are fitness and wellness programs offered for adults 55 and older at the Garner Senior Center (919.779.0122). In addition, Avery Street Recreation Center (919.662.5051) offers various free play and open gym times for the youth of the community. town of apex don’t miSS! With 64 acres overlooking the water, Lake Benson Park offers a great retreat from the stresses of everyday life, and with nearly two miles of natural and paved trails, it is the perfect place to walk and be active. ........................... trails lake BenSon park 921 Buffaloe Rd / 1.8 miles / paved + unpaved Garner reCreational park 213 East Garner Rd. / 1.4 miles / unpaved + concrete CreeCh road elementary SChool park 440 Creech Rd. / 2.25 miles / unpaved Centennial park 1015 New Bethel Church Rd. / .36 miles / paved South Garner park 1210 Poole Dr. / 0.44 miles / unpaved white deer park 2400 Aversboro Rd. / 0.6 miles / unpaved 15 Cloverdale Park RD CRE ECH MEADOWBR OOK DR 401 BLV D North Garner Middle Creech Rd Elem & School Park ES SAUS JON AG Greenbrier Park ME CH AN ICA L WE ST ON RD E R WGA E RN D R RD 40 Smith Elem Garner High Garner Historic Auditorium Avery St Center Garner Recreation Park East Garner Yr Rnd RI WOODLAND RD NG SR OLD GAR NER RD D Jaycee Park Vandora Springs Elem SP South Garner Park Timber Drive Elem AL FF BU RD OE Lake Benson TIM BE R Aversboro Elem DR White Deer Park Lake Benson Park BENS O N RD / N C HWY50 Centennial Park H BE T NEW RAND RD N VA D OR A Rand Mill Park 70 East Garner Middle AL FF BU RD OE W NE EL CH UR CH garner RD 16 holly springs phone: 919.557.9600 fax: 919.557.6832 www.hollyspringsnc.us ..................................................................................................................................................... Bass Lake Park and Retreat Center boasts 90 acres including a retreat center, walking greenway, and a lake for fishing, boating and canoeing. Womble Park is 46 acres featuring multiple soccer fields, four-field baseball complex/concessions, pond for fishing, multiple playgrounds, picnic shelter, band shell, .5 mile track around baseball fields and two sand volleyball courts. Jones Park is 25 acres and includes a soccer field, a baseball field, concessions, a newly added picnic shelter and a pond for fishing. Our newest park, Veterans Park, will include a rental facility for meetings and a greenway connected to Jones Park. town of apex don’t miSS! Womble Park is a great asset to the Holly Springs community. It offers a variety of family-fun activities all in one location. ........................... trails BaSS lake park 900 Bass Lake Road / 1.0 miles / unpaved trail to hiStoriC SprinGS 100 Avent Ferry Rd. / 1.4 miles / unpaved + concrete pariSh womBle park 1201 Grisgsby Ave. / 0.5 miles / paved 17 SON R D STE P SUNSET L N MAIN LF OR D GB A S LLY HO HILL RD GS NEW PRIN Veterans Park Jones Park Holly Springs Elem L HO LY SP Wescott Ridge Trail IN GS SP RI N W Y ST HO 55 L Firefly Trail IRE KILDA FARM RD H EN E RD AK R RD H Holly Meadow Trail AV E N T F ER Y R RD LT R D HO CA SS OL D LY Mid Ballentine Trail G S RD Holly Springs Cultural Center Holly Ridge Elem & Middle Settlecroft Trail Hunt Community B AS Center S SU N S L A KE R D ET LA KE RD Parrish Womble Park EY PI N Bass Lake Park BA E WILBON GRO V RD Holly Grove Elem S S L A KE RD Holly Springs High 55 WADE NASH RD holly springs 18 knightdale phone: 919.217.2230 fax: 919.217.2239 www.knightdale.nc.us ..................................................................................................................................................... Knightdale Environmental Park and Harper Park offer tennis courts and approximately two miles of greenway. There is also a disc golf course located at the Knightdale Swim Club and basketball courts at the Community Park. town of apex don’t miSS! Knightdale Environmental Park, located behind Town Hall, offers a convenient 0.4 mile loop of paved walking trail with ample parking and plenty of shade. ........................... trails kniGhtdale environmental park 0.4 miles / paved and boardwalk minGo Creek Greenway at prinCeton manor 0.75 miles / paved minGo Creek Greenway at planterS walk 0.2 miles / paved ..................................................................................................................................................... “ Families can imProve their health and enjoy quality time together by being active on our nation’s many trails. ” Michael O. leavitt - Secretary, U.S. DepartMent Of health anD hUMan ServiceS 19 East Wake Middle LU C AS RD EWS R D RD TV IL LE OLD C R UR NI ER D RD Forestville Rd Elem Community LD O Park OL DM ILB 540 Knightdale Environmental Park (Town Hall) Lockhart Elem Knightdale High 64 W OOD RD Clay Hill Trail NF IRS TA VE SSEY FARM R MA D HO DG ER D NN Neuse Riv er Anderson Point Park OL D Hodge Rd Elem F N SO AI RD knightdale BE TH LE 64 H IL L C L AY H EM RD LY DR AI Harper N ST Mingo Creek Park D RD RO Knightdale Elem BE M S RT ON ST KN H O Knightdale 64 I GH RE S R TO Neuse River Trail T RD N EL FO N SM I ITH F B 20 morrisville phone: 919.463.7113 fax: 919.388.1815 www.ci.morrisville.nc.us ..................................................................................................................................................... The Town of Morrisville has six parks, including Crabtree Creek Nature Park, Morrisville Community Park, Cedar Fork District Park, Shiloh Park and Ruritan Park. The Hatcher Creek Greenway is located in Morrisville Community Park surrounded by athletics fields, a playground, and shelters. Morrisville’s greenway system is experiencing a lot of growth, adding six miles of greenway over the next two years and eventually 40 miles of greenway upon completion. town of apex don’t miSS! The Hatcher Creek Greenway features a collaborative stream restoration project that includes interpretive signage and multiple learning opportunities. ........................... trails hatCher Creek Greenway at morriSville Community park 1520 Morrisville Parkway / 0.6 miles / paved ..................................................................................................................................................... adults should get at least 30 minutes oF moderateintensity Physical activity (such as walking a trail) most days oF the week, according to recommendations From the centers For disease control and Prevention. 21 RT B L VD Cedar Fork Elem Indian Creek Greenway Downing Village Greenway AVIA TIO NP AR KW AY N MO IM CR Mc PK W Y AIR PO 40 Lake Crabtree County Park A CH PE RD ILL LH EV AN S RD MO R RIS VIL LE CAR RD N KW AY PEN TER Cedar Fork District Park Morrisville Community Park S WE TO AR P Nor P W PK RISVILLE PKWY MOR DAVIS DR Morrisville Elem I N G PK WY CREEK PARK Cary Tennis Park Morrisville Aquatic & Fitness Center DR CHA P NW R CA Y Y Black Cree Trail EL H IL L R D SS West Cary Middle Hope m CRABTREE C RO JAMES JA CK S O Northwoods Trail N E AV Davis Dr Multi Use Trail Glenkirk Trail NW AR YN MA D North Wood Elem morrisville 22 raleigh phone: 919.831.6640 fax: 919.831.6470 www.parks.raleighnc.gov ..................................................................................................................................................... Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department invites you to visit one of our parks, over 60 miles of trails, and many unique facilities that make up your Raleigh Parks system. Whether you are planning a family picnic, outdoor adventure, or looking for children’s activities, Raleigh Parks and Recreation has the perfect fit for you. town of apex don’t miSS! Reedy Creek Trail - Access this 2.5 mile section of the Reedy Creek Trail at the NC Museum of Art, located on Blue Ridge Road, and enjoy the view as you meander through outdoor artwork and travel across the 660 ft. pedestrian bridge that spans the Interstate 440 beltline. ........................... trails alleGhany trail Lassiter Mill Rd. / 2.4 miles / paved Beaver dam trail Wade Ave. / Dixie Trail / 1.4 miles / unpaved + concrete Bent Creek trail Longstreet Dr. / 1.35 miles / paved Brentwood trail Ingram Dr. /.75 miles / paved BuCkeye trail Raleigh Blvd. /Milburnie Rd. / 2.5 miles / paved CraBtree-oak park trail Lindsay Dr. / 1.6 miles / paved CraBtree valley trail Crabtree Valley Ave. / 1.0 mile / paved durant trailS Camp Durant Rd. / 1.1 miles / paved 23 ..................................................................................................................................................... (continued) fallon Creek trail Noble Rd. / 0.5 miles / paved fallS river trail Falls River Ave. / 1.1 miles / paved Gardner Street trail Gardner St. / 0.7 milies / unpaved + concrete ironwood trail West Millbrook Rd. / 1.3 miles / paved lake JohnSon trail SyStem Avent Ferry Rd. / 5.5 miles / paved + unpaved lake lynn trail Lynn Rd / 2.2 miles / paved lake park trail Rushing Brook Dr. / 0.6 miles / unpaved little roCk trail Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. / 0.9 miles / paved loBlolly trail RBC Center / 6.0 miles / unpaved lower walnut Creek trail Cooper Rd. / 2.1 miles / paved middle CraBtree Creek Noble Rd. / 3.6 miles / paved neuSe river trail Rogers Ln. / 4.0 miles / unpaved north hillS trail North Hills Dr. / 1.0 miles / paved reedy Creek trail Blue Ridge Rd. / 1.5 miles / paved roCky BranCh trail Western Blvd. / 1.5 miles / paved Sawmill trail Sawmill Rd. /.9 miles / unpaved Shelley lake trail West Millbrook Rd. / 3.0 miles / paved upper walnut trail Lake Dam Rd. / 1.1 miles / paved weSt millBrook trail Strickland Rd. / .5 miles / paved + concrete maps > 24 Falls Lake Dam & Visitor Center EL D RD Falls Lake Trail DUNN RD Annie L Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve (future) HONEYCUTT RD RA VE N LA DUR ANT RI DG RD DR E RD KOU PE EU SE R D FA LL S OF E TH N FALLS RIV E R AV Falls River Trail Honeycutt Rd Park Durant Rd Middle Durant Trail E Honeycutt Creek Trail 540 Durant Rd Elem DUR ANT RD West Millbrook Middle LIT CH F RD Durant Nature Park I LL D OR West Millbrook Trail HA R PS M RD KE RD HAM LA GRES North Ridge Elem HUNTIN GR ID G ER D north raleigh 25 Leesville Rd Elem, Middle & High COUNT R Y TR L RA YR D D RD AR OW H Leesville Park LE E SV I LL D Lake Lynn RD E PINE CR E S T R Lake Lynn Trail LYN N RD RA Y Hilburn Elem RD Jefferys Gro Elem EB EN E MILLBROOK RD William B Umstead State Park LE RA DU RD IGH R D RC ZE HUR C H 70 GL EN NW Brookhaven Park O OD York Elem AV E Crabtree-Oak Park Trail northwest raleigh 26 SAWMILL RD Lake Lynn Lake Lynn Trail RA RD Sawmill Trail Bent Creek Trail LYNN RD RD SIX FOR NE Y RD Lynn Road Elem Jefferys Grove Elem NN LY Lake Park Trail Optimist Park Shelley Lake Trail Sanderson High 50 MILLBROOK RD Shelley Lake W MILLBROOK RD AV E Crabtree-Oak Park Trail LEAD MINE RD Brooks Elem NORTHBROO SIX FO R K DR O OD KS GL EN NW NO R York Elem RD Ironwood Trail TH HIL 70 CREEDMOOR RD Brookhaven Park LS D R Green Elem Crabtree Valley Mall Crabtree Valley Trail RD Stough ILL M Elem GL EN E Laurel DEN DR Hills Park North Hills Trail Ca M North Hills Dr Park 440 ED WA R G crabtree creek / shelley lake 27 LAS Glen Eden Pilot Park SITE R UE BL MIL L DS E RD DG RI Alleghany Trail RD Hills Dr rk NE W HOPE CHU RD RCH ITE R LAS S WAK EF OR E 440 ST R lleghany rail M ILL RD D Root Elem RK S RD L AT A Alleghany Trail Drewery Hills Park NT I C E AV Brentwood Park BR O TW EN Brentwood Elem VE SO ER AND Fallon Joyner Elem Park OREST RD KE F WA N DR Kiwanis Park SI X O Middle Crabtree Trail L TA PI CA VD BL F RD OD 1 Timberlake Park N LE RA IGH BLVD FA IR VI EW RD W ER AK HIT MIL D LR RYS ST Underwood Elem LB ITA AP C D LV 440 ST MA GLENWOOD AVE FO RE AV E Conn Elem Lions Park I GH B ST WA DE 401 RD LVD r Halifax Community Park PEACE ST WA KE GLASCOCK ST RA hton h Oakwood Park Mary E. Phillips High LE Powell Elem Buckeye Trail IE RD BURN MIL WILMINGTON ST SALISBURY ST SU R YB NN DAWSON ST MCDOWELL ST Enloe High AV E Wiley Elem Longview Gardens Elem UG HS State Capitol EDENTON ST NEW BERN AVE NE W R BE Wake Med K RD OO lower crabtree creek N T 28 SO U TH AL LR D SOU THAL L EXT S SK Y C RE T DR C EA G E T RA L ED R Neuse River Trail LB UR NIE R D 540 TRAWICK RD HEDING HA M BLVD Milburnie Park RO GE RS RALEIGH BEACH RD 64 BUS River Oaks Middle W NE E RD HOP US 64 Neuse Park OL D KNIGHTD ALE B LVD MI HO D GE 64 Neuse 440 Anderson Point Park PO OLE RD 64 Neuse River Trail neuse river trail 29 RD Neuse River Trail R iver LN ERS ROG LN / US 64 BUS LYNN WOOD RD Hodge Rd Elem ED W AR D L IL M S G RD LE N Stough Elem William B. Umstead State Park D ED EN UE BL RI DG E EB Z NE E R CH U Laurel Hills Park DR Glen Eden Pilot Park DURAL E I NR RC H RD NTO GH T RE RD C R EE K RD Loblolly Trail R D BLUE RID RE ED Y G ER D LAKE B OONE TRL M IL L W AR NC Museum of Art and Art Park Reedy Creek Trail Ridge Neighborhood Park Martin Middle La El DS ED 440 TR 40 IN IT Y RD RBC Center BLUE RIDGE RD State Fairgrounds NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine HILLS Meredith College H BOROUG ST Berry O'Kelly School 440 GO RM Mt Vernon School WESTE RN BLV D west raleigh AN ST NC State U 30 FAIRCLOTH ST Carter-Finley Stadium House Creek Connector Trail WA DE AV E RI D GE RD Hyme NC State University WESTER GO RM Combs Elem Kentwood Park AN ST 1 64 Athens Drive High NK L IN R D EN AV Upper Walnut Trail ER TF RY RD DA N BLVD NCSU Centennial Campus N A L LEN DR GO 440 RM Mt Vernon School Berry O'Kelly School A N ST DIXI Olds Elem G R Ga CL A WA Y Lake Johnson NCSU Lake Raleigh Centennial Parkway Multi-Use Path ES FRA oads JON Centennial Campus Middle Dillard Elem & Middle DIL L AR DD 40 R N RD TRYO wift Creek Elem Yates Mill Pond Elem lake johnson 31 BROOKS CANTERBU OB WA DE AV E FAIRCLOTH ST A ST M ouse Creek onnector Trail WADE AVE RYS ST Hymettus Woods Park Underwood Elem 401 EA VE Jaycee Park ER WA D DIXIE T R L DN Meredith College ST GLENWOOD AVE OBERLIN Kelly ol AN ST RM Rose Garden CLA R Campus Path (Rocky Branch) R K AV Broughton High Fred Fletcher Park GO E PEACE ST AL LE L PU Pullen Park HE E AV MCDOWELL ST DAWSON ST W MORG AN ST AV E W T AS State Capitol MA B LVD GO R S BOYL A NS N N ES T ER Nash Square Moore Square Moore Squ Middle Boylan Heights Elem AV RY ER TF EN RD NCSU Centennial Campus Rocky Branch Trail LENOIR ST SOUTH ST Dorothea Dix Hospital RD nial Campus Middle 40 401 Eliza Pool Park rocky branch trail HA M M O N D Centennial Parkway Multi-Use Path KE LA 32 GARNER RD Walnut NCSU Lake Raleigh RD State Farmers Market HE W ER EL S SAUNDER S Washington Elem Rocky Branch Trail S PERSON ST Shaw University ST S EAST ST RN BLV D HIL L NA VE SALISBURY ST NC State University LE Cameron Wiley Elem SB Park OR OU GH ST WILMINGTON ST Forest Park DA N ND WA KE Olds Elem RD Gardner St Trail GA R Halifax Community Park FO RE NT ENNIAL PAR KWA CE Y ark Oakwood Park BUR MIL NIE RD T N EAST ST Mary E. Phillips High Buckeye Trail SU N O R YB N WILMINGTON ST Longview Gardens Elem Enloe High RN BE E AV EDENTON ST Tarboro Rd Park Wake Med OK RD NE W NEW BERN AVE Moore Square Chavis Way Hunter Elem BLV D Roberts Park Ligon Middle S RALE E LENOIR ST Long Acres Poe Elem IG H PO OLE RD S PERSON ST Little Rock Trail GARNER RD MLK Jr Memorial Park K QU R OC Lower Walnut Creek Trail Apollo Heights Park ST GEORGE RD ROSE Chavis Heights Park RTIN MA LN LVD LUTHER KIN G J R B Worthdale Trail Bugg Elem HA M M O N D Lower Walnut Creek Trail Walnut Creek Wetland Park Fuller Elem 40 Southgate Park Walnut Creek ParkTrail 440 RO CK Q RD UA RR Y RD 40 SANDE RFORD GARNER RD Biltmore Hills Park Sanderford Rd Park Southeast Raleigh High walnut creek trail 33 SUNNYBROOK RD Carnage Middle Worthdale Park RD Y RD ARR Walnut Creek Park Softball Complex BeGinninG to walk Walking is a great exercise for almost everyone. Remember, never start any exercise program too quickly or too intensely. If you’re new to walking, start off with slow, short sessions and build your way up gradually. If you have any health concerns or medical conditions, be sure to check with your doctor for advice before you begin a routine. Here are a few tips to make your exercise session safer and more enjoyable: Always carry your ID and cell phone with you, and walk with a friend when possible. Double tie your shoe laces so they do not come undone and cause you to trip. Wear sunscreen and a hat to protect your skin from sun damage. Always do an 8-10 minute warm-up and cool-down. Include stretches in your warm-up and cool-down periods. Be sure you have properly fitting athletic shoes, and choose clothing appropriate for the weather. While walking you should be able to talk without gasping for air. Walk against traffic. If you are a beginning walker, start off walking as long as you can and eventually try to add five minutes to your walk each week. It is recommended that adults exercise at least 30 minutes a day, five or more days a week. Children should exercise at least 60 minutes every day. rolesville phone: 919.554.6582 fax: 919.556.6852 www.ci.rolesville.nc.us ..................................................................................................................................................... The Town of Rolesville operates two parks. Rolesville Community School Park includes a quarter mile paved loop walking trail, three ball fields and a covered picnic shelter. The park is used by school programs during school hours and is open for recreation use and programming outside of school hours. Main Street Park encompasses 35 acres and includes a quarter-mile paved loop trail and a smaller natural trail located inside an arboretum. The park also includes a gazebo, playground and restroom facilities. town of apex don’t miSS! Main Street Park / 200 S. Main St. ........................... trails eduCation arBoretum trail 200 S. Main St. /.17 miles / unpaved main Street park 200 S. Main St. /.25 miles / paved roleSville Community SChool park 121 Redford Place Drive /.25 miles / paved 35 ITE FA L LS D BLV Sanford Creek Elem W YOUNG STREET GR Main Street Park N N AI M ST RE AN ET GE RO RS RO AD EY Rolesville Elem N OU RE ORD P L ACE DF G 401 BU R LI ET RE ST G TO N M ILL S RD S IN MA ET RE ST Rolesville School Park N rolesville 36 wake forest phone: 919.554.6180 fax: 919.556.2063 www.wakeforestnc.gov ..................................................................................................................................................... There are 12 Parks in Wake Forest ranging from ½ acre to 100 acres, as well as ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Four miles of greenway trails are available in various locations. The Flaherty Park Community Center houses a regulation gym open for free play during scheduled times. town of apex don’t miSS! Flaherty Park is the town’s largest facility with three lighted baseball/softball fields, restrooms, two picnic shelters, two ponds, a community center, eight lighted tennis courts, playground, two-acre dog park and a greenway trail. ........................... trails flaherty park Greenway North White St. / .25 miles / paved kiwaniS park East Holding Ave. / .25 miles / paved miller park Greenway Elm Ave. /.5 miles / paved Sanford Creek / heritaGe South Marshall Farm Rd. / 1.0 miles / paved Smith Creek Greenway / Smith Creek SoCCer Center .5 miles / unpaved Smith Creek Greenway / BurlinGton millS road .75 miles / paved tyler run park Pineview Drive /.25 miles / unpaved old mill Stream / riChland Creek Greenway Barnford Mill Rd. / .5 miles / paved 37 PU R FR A WA LL NE LL RD NK R D WA K HA RR IS R LIN CO UN TY EC OU NT Y D 1A MI LL R D MP SO N RD TH O AV E N .W H AK IT JE NK IN S W O 1 WF- Rolesville High Dubois Center E 98 BUS Ailey Young Park Wake Forest Elem OA ST Joyner Park (future) Flaherty Park RD RCH K GRO V E CHU 98 WA IT AV E Wake Forest Resevoir IN S T Tyler Run Park OL D O F N EU S E R D Miller Park Kiwanis Park Greenway E L KE A 98 BUS S. M A 8 NC 9 Wakefield Trail 98 NC HWY 98 JO NE S Y IR DA HER IT A G RD LS North Forest Pines Elem Smith Creek at Smith Cr Soccer Center CH AL K FA L Wake Forest Middle Forest Pines Elem RO GE RS RD Heritage Elem & Middle Schools 1 RD Jones El 1A Wakefield Elem, Middle & High OF NEW FALLS NEUSE RD wake forest 38 wendell phone: 919.366.2266 fax: 919.366.1466 www.townofwendell.com ..................................................................................................................................................... The Town of Wendell offers opportunities for organized athletics as well as resources for individuals to be physically active at Wendell Park and Community Center. The park includes picnic shelters, soccer fields, open fields, playground area, and a one-half mile walking trail. The Community Center is located within the park and offers a variety of programmed activities. town of apex don’t miSS! Wendell Park and Community Center - Offering physical activity opportunities for all ages. ........................... trails wendell park 601 West Third St. / .5 miles / unpaved ..................................................................................................................................................... iF you don’t have a thirty minute block oF time For Physical activity each day, try breaking it out to three ten minute blocks throughout the day. the goal is to move more every day. 39 97 64 W EN MARSHBUR NR D Wendell Middle L O ST Wendell Elem E THIRD ST 64 OLD W ILS O NR UFF A Wendell Park & Community Center W EN Carver Elem School Fields O LD DE LL Carver Elem LO N RD ZE BU BL VD NB L E RD PO O ST R OOK RD D HA YW OO LLYB LL DE VD BL D LIONS C LU BR SS D OC ER EA G L HO EL M W A RD TY UN CO UN E CO AK N W O ST HN JO KR D wendell 40 zebulon phone: 919.269.8265 fax: 919.269.6200 www.ci.zebulon.nc.us ..................................................................................................................................................... The Town of Zebulon supports four public parks: Gill Street, Whitley, Zebulon Community and Little River Park. The parks’ offerings include basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, picnic shelters and playgrounds. town of apex don’t miSS! The 18 hole championship disc golf course at Zebulon Community Park. ........................... trails little Creek trail at zeBulon Community park 401 South Arendell Ave. / 1.8 miles / unpaved ..................................................................................................................................................... inviting a Friend to walk or jog with you, or joining a walking club, can helP you get motivated to be Physically active. 41 Wakelon Elem RD PEN PIP ES RD PEA RILEY H ILL RD RD G R EE N Zebulon Elem PA C E SHE PARD SCH OO LR D N LO BU ZE RD /N C RC Y9 HW 6 64 64 Zebulon Middle 96 WATE RP LA N T RD 264 Gill Street Park Whitley Park N AV NNO E GA ST E 97 Little River Park W GANNON AVE E ON RT HO 97 N RE SA Zebulon Community Park TO DD SON RD TEMPLE JOHN RD DE E AV LL MA CK zebulon 42 wake county phone: 919.856.6677 fax: 919.856.6181 www.wakegov.com ..................................................................................................................................................... There are seven park facilities across Wake County – Lake Crabtree County Park, Blue Jay Point County Park, Historic Oak View County Park, Crowder District Park, Harris Lake County Park, American Tobacco Trail and Historic Yates Mill County Park. town of apex don’t miSS! A variety of trail activities are available in almost every park… from walking and hiking to mountain biking. ........................... trails ameriCan toBaCCo trail New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd. / Wimberly Rd. / White Oak Church Rd. / 6.5 miles / unpaved Blue Jay point 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh / 5.0 miles / paved + unpaved Crowder diStriCt park 4709 Ten Ten Rd. / 1.1 miles / paved harriS lake County park 2112 County Park Dr. / 12.6 miles/ paved + unpaved lake CraBtree County park 1400 Aviation Pkwy / 15 miles / paved + unpaved hiStoriC yateS mill County park 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd. / 2.9 miles / unpaved 43 Blue Jay Point County Park WAKE FOREST Lake Crabtree County Park ROLESVILLE American Tobacco Trail MORRISVILLE RALEIGH CARY APEX GARNER HOLLY SPRINGS KNIGHTDALE ZEBULON WENDELL Historic Oak View County Park Historic Yates Mill County Park Harris Lake County Park FUQUAY-VARINA Crowder District County Park wake county parks 44 Farmington Woods Elem Pirates Cove Trail Annie Jones Trail Crossroads 1 64 JON k Cen Centennial Campus Mul Middle Dillard Elem & Middle E DIL Kids Together C ARY Park P A LAR D 40 DR TRYON RD RK WA TRYON RD Y 4 Speight Branch Greenway Tryon Village Greenway GS R Swift Creek Elem Yates Mill Pond Elem 1 Regency Park SP R IN D Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve L Y ATKINS R Swift Creek Trail D HO LLY LI L Historic Yates Mill County Park OL U SO DE MILL POND RD Penny Rd Elem S YATE R TH PENNY RD D Dutchman's Branch Greenway HO L LY S PRI SR NG D PE NN Y RD P SIM KINS R Camp Branch Greenway Crowder District County Park Lake Wheeler Park NSON RD Lake Wheeler RE FARM RD KILDAI HE Churchill TEN TEN Estates Trail RD E S T LAK E RD B NEY FRANKS RD LA WH BELLS LAKE RD LAK E W NG S Y LL RI SP OP TI M Wescott Ridge Trail Settlecroft West Lake Elem & Middle IST FARM RD JOHNS Middle Creek Park Middle Creek Elem & High ON PO ND RD YE FA RD 401 lake wheeler area / south cary 45 TT EV ILL E R LA Westlake Trail EE LE R RD IVE RD E OL RC PIE D KE RD Mills Park Elem Green Hope High Cary Tennis Park Green Hope Elem GR EE N L C EL EV HU RCH RD Highcroft Dr Elem Thomas Brooks Park Sears Farm Rd Park Bachelor Branch Trail Davis Dr Multi Use Trail American Tobacco Trail RD ST L WE Davis Drive Middle & Elem GRE EN LEV E White Oak Creek Trail ROBERTS RD GRE E N L EVE Turner Creek Elem CA S T R BU LE Y American Tobacco Trail (ATT) LY 55 OLD JENKS RD Salem Midd & Elem RD N JE KS RD Haddon Hall Greenway 64 Beckett Crossing Greenway OLIVE CHAPEL RD X APE AY KW PEA Baucom Elem Olive Chapel Elem CHA T HA MC WAK OU N E CO TY UNT Y X B AR RD B E C UE Beaver Creek Greenway SS AL EM OL IV E C H AP D EL R AP Kelly Road Park E ST Jaycee Park CEN T Apex M VE CH APEL RD RD TIN GEN RD Apex Nature Park Y LL KE Apex Elem RK BA R ER D HU M IE OLI V E R D U OLD SH WY 1 1 american tobacco trail 46 DAV LC H RC HU IS D Sutton Place Greenway RD DAVIS DR Green Hope School Trail Mor E W H IT EO AK CH UR CH RD M WI R BE RD KELLY RD W S AM LI IL W ST NE W H ILL O L I RICH ARD SO N RD GR AN VIL LE CO WA UN KE CO UN TY NEW LI GHT R D PURNELL RD Beaverdam State Recreation Area Holly Point State Recreation Area ATA R D 98 CREEDMOOR RD / NC HWY 50 M Blue Jay Point Co. Park Trail System Blue Jay Point County Park HU R CAMP KA N UN N IO C C H RD Falls Lake RD Forest Ridge Park (future) 8 NC 9 OLD RAVEN RIDGE RD SU POS M P LE T AS A CK RA N T Falls Lake Trail Pleasant Union Elem O F E TH U NE SE FALLS NORWOOD RD Wake Field Elem, Middle & High Falls Lake Canoe Launch Falls Lake Trail Brassfield Elem EYCUTT RD RKS RD D falls lake area / blue jay point 47 EN EU SE RD Annie L Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve (future) RD TH OM P Falls Lake Trail (portion of NC Mountains to Sea Trail) BW Wells State Recreation Area SO 50 Shinleaf State Recreation Area STONY HILL RD T RNON VE CH UR R CH D Wa S IX R FO KS RD WO OD SC RE E O OLD H KR D LL SP Y R IN D OL US HW Y 1 FRIEND SH IP 1 G S RD L HO LY S PR I N GS NE W HILL RD N HA RRIS RD H NEW RO SH E L I A LH Holly Meadow Trail LE OL R MAN D RR FE Y RD Harris Lake County Park RD T EN AV M LLE HO H AN R EX RD BA RT KE CO LE Y Harris Lake HA UN MC TY TY OU N CAS S HO RD LT harris lake area 48 Parks and Recreation Partnership for a Healthier Wake Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Fuquay-Varina Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Garner Parks and Recreation Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Knightdale Parks and Recreation Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources NCSU Recreation Resources Service Raleigh Parks and Recreation Rolesville Parks and Recreation Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Wake County Human Services Health Promotion Chronic Disease Prevention Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Wendell Parks and Recreation Zebulon Parks and Recreation Production of this document was made possible through statewide health promotion funding from the NC Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch. Printing was made possible by support from the John Rex Endowment and WakeMed Health and Hospitals. 49 trails & greenways of wake county

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