We visited E. Carroll Joyner Park for Easter and brought Luna, along with my nephew for a little…read moreEaster egg hunt. The park is very pet-friendly, with plenty of open space and trails for dogs to enjoy. While there were a few other pups around, I have to say--Luna was definitely the cutest dog (and bunny!) at the park that day.

This park is large if you walk down each trail or you can do a quick loop. I walked here this…read moremorning and got in 4 miles and after lunch just 1 mile. The best part is all the green surrounding you. There was a nice breeze today and made it enjoyable even with the heat and humidity. The trails are good for dogs, stopping and sitting along the way and even picnics as well as photo opportunities. There are a few restrooms and even a place to buy water if you forgot yours. Additionally, parking is adequate, but Im sure at peak times then maybe not. So what are you waiting for, get your shoes on and head over to E Carroll Joyner Park to get some fresh air and maybe even some exercise. Don't forget, it is pet friendly as long as it's not an alligator.

Miller park is two acres and includes a number of picnic tables and benches, some of which are…read morescattered along the walking paths and some are set up like a small amphiteater. The trails are nicely paved and mostly smooth, other than a few that have bumps from the roots underneath. Oops. Thankfully, I'm able to step over these. Wheelchairs might be challenged. The park is dog friendly and it's great for walking especially on a hot day as the park is well shaded by pines. [Review 2425 of 2024 - 3881 in North Carolina - 23438 overall]

More than just a people park, there's also a pretty decently sized canine park here!…read more The people park includes a community center with a gymnasium, game room and meeting rooms with a small kitchen. There are three lighted baseball/softball fields, four lighted pickleball courts and four lighted tennis courts. I spotted picnic shelters, stocked fishing ponds (catch and release) and a bunch of walking paths. The dog park was really busy today with at least a dozen in the "large" side and two on the "small" side. Running about and parking while their humans chatted and watched. The park has plenty of parking. [Review 2422 of 2024 - 3878 in North Carolina - 23435 overall]

Flaherty Park in Wake Forest is located on the north end of town on N White Street. They've put…read moresome money into upgrades to the ball fields and the dog walk in the last few years. I was there Friday for a Wake Forest Fungo baseball game. The team and league are comprised of college baseball players (mainly division 2 & 3) who play for the summer. The field they are on has been improved from an open cut infield to a grass one and they built an announcers box and snack stand. They also added batting cages and covered stands on both sides. It was fun coming out although is was hot and close to 100 degrees at game time which was 6:30pm. They do sell light snacks, soda and beer at the venue.

Awesome spray ground in wake forest. It wasn't too busy when we went but perfect for smaller…read morechildren. There's buckets that dump water, and fountains, jets and more. My kids had a blast. I wore a bathing suit. Next time I think I may just wear shorts with my one piece. Not many parents in the water. My kids had an absolute blast though. They loved to play in the water. Great place to cool off during those summer months! There were a handful of older kids who weren't paying attention. One tumbled into my toddler on accident. They had a first aid station on site but the girl was young and didn't seem to have a clue. My toddler had a busted lip and the girl said "we can wrap it". SMH. I just took some gauze and comforted my kid.

This is a nice splash pad that was clean, well maintained, and a fun place for kids to cool off…read more The water features were all working, and there was plenty of space for little ones to run around. There are also shaded turf areas with seating, which is a nice touch for parents who want to stay out of the sun while keeping an eye on the kids. A few things kept it from being a 5-star visit. The parking lot is very small, there is only one restroom for the splash pad area, and I wish there was a small gate or fence around it since it's so open. I also expected it to be a little larger than it is. Overall, it's a clean, enjoyable, and free place to cool off on a hot day. I'd definitely come back.

Great for a little break, Luddy Park has a bunch of stuff for the outdoor sports enthusiast. For…read moreme, it was a walk on one of the lush walking paths. Others might enjoy the baseball fields (some of which are lighted), a basketball court and a number of picnic tables. The baseball field is closed for the season but the other stuff is absolutely available and in great shape. [Review 2419 of 2024 - 3875 in North Carolina - 23432 overall]

This park is located across from the Wake Forest Community Library so it probably gets some…read morevisitors heading to and from there. There is a separate parking area for the park and playground. Separate playground areas for smaller and larger kids with climbing frames and swings and such. The ground is a mulch platform which is great. Parents with their kids were here and I didn't want the kids in the photos, so there's more than what I posted. It's all in very good condition, looking practically new. [Review 2428 of 2024 - 3884 in North Carolina - 23441 overall]

Wake Forest is definitely a town I wouldn't recommend anyone to move to unless you like living in…read moretowns that put up too many apartment complexes at once without expanding the roads. What used to be a 7 minute commute to work that's 1.5 miles away can easily be a 20 minute commute due to school traffic. There are too many people moving here and there are only one lane roads, it's ridiculous. Forget getting out of work after 5, the traffic on Rodgers Road is awful. I'm client-based at my job and every single client has complained about the traffic to get to me, and I don't blame them! People will literally block roads out here so you can't turn. I didn't mind living here until last year when it became over developed and people became more and more careless and rushed to whatever was more important than the safety of others. I see at least one person run a red light DAILY, sometimes two or three. There are major accidents every single day and what used to be a quiet neighborhood is now filled with sirens at all hours of the day because people don't know how to drive out here. Where are the cops? They're talking to each other at the park or guiding school traffic. There are no cameras on the lights and zero consequences for running red lights (except for accidents and many times, worse). People have become rude here, entitled even. I wouldn't recommend joining the community page on Facebook, it's just a bunch of people being unwelcoming to new residents. Now in person, I haven't had many poor encounters but when they're behind the wheel, forget it. There are plenty of grocery stores and gas stations but it's still lackluster on activities. Entertainment here is zero to none to the point where the teenagers hang out at Sheetz (gas station). It's a sleepy town and it's definitely up and coming but the town is so focused on building apartments that they forgot about building businesses. But hey, we're getting a Costco soon (sarcasm). I will say that with all of the new developments, the town is clean and feels newer, even though Wake Forest has been a town since 1880. Though the roads are cramped, they are up to date and usually fixed quickly. Hopefully with the new mayor, things will change for the better. The last mayor served for 24 years which is insane. If you're wanting diversity, activities, great choices on food, etc., Cary is a much better town.

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