Wake County Parks, Recreation & Open Space manages eight parks, two nature preserves, and approx. 9,000 acres of open space in the Raleigh, NC area.
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ALT Misty pond at dawn with trees and waterfowl, promoting a talk on the public health history of grist milling.
ALT Wooden sign reading 'Grateful Harvest festival' with pumpkins and a basket of corn, event on Nov 7, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Beech Bluff County Park.
ALT Morning mist rises over a calm lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees under a clear blue sky with the moon visible.
ALT A book with a sunlit autumn leaf on its cover stands on grassy ground near a calm river surrounded by green trees.
ALT Close-up of vibrant purple wildflowers with yellow centers growing among green leaves and rocky soil.
ALT Two vibrant purple daisy-like flowers with yellow centers surrounded by lush green foliage in a sunlit garden.
ALT Sign indicating a certified wildlife habitat surrounded by lush green plants and purple flowers in a garden setting.
ALT Dense green foliage with scattered small purple flowers blooming under bright sunlight.
ALT Graphic announcing 2018 bond-funded improvements for parks, greenways, recreation, and open spaces with a construction barrier icon.
ALT Modern public restroom with light wood paneling and black accents surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.
ALT Modern carport with a wooden ceiling and black metal supports, located beside a concrete driveway surrounded by tall pine trees.
ALT Wooden dock extending over a calm lake surrounded by dense pine trees under a clear blue sky.
ALT View of a calm lake bordered by dense green trees under a clear blue sky at Blue Jay Point County Park.
ALT View of a calm lake bordered by dense green trees under a clear blue sky at Blue Jay Point County Park.
ALT Close-up of a hand holding a small, dried seed pod with a spiky outer shell in natural sunlight.
ALT View looking up a tall tree trunk surrounded by dense green leaves under a bright sky.
ALT Silhouette of a large bird in mid-flight against a bright, overexposed sky background.
ALT Close-up of a barred owl perched on a tree branch with one eye closed in a dimly lit forest.
ALT Table decorated with spiderweb cloth holding containers labeled Prizes and Scavenger Hunt Directions for a Creepy Critter Month event.
ALT Open cardboard box filled with cereal, pasta, canned goods, detergent, and paper towels for Wake County Parks food drive.
ALT Illustration of a mother and child walking along a path at Historic Yates Mill for the StoryWalk event in October 2026.
ALT Two goats with curious expressions peek over a white fence in a sunlit, leafy outdoor setting.
ALT Illustration of a woman and child walking on a path with a floating book and trees, promoting StoryWalk at Crowder from Oct 3-31, 2026.
ALT Illustration promoting the 2026 StoryWalk event at American Tobacco Trail featuring a mother and child walking along a path with a book and trees nearby.