Many of our Wake County Parks are now closing at 5:30 p.m., as always please check the posted closing times in the park or preserve you are visiting.

On Veterans Day, and all year long, Wake County Parks thanks all our veterans for their service. Our parks are open regular hours today. #HappyVeteransDay

This holiday season, #HistoricOakView is collecting nonperishable food items for the Carver Center Food Pantry in Town of Wendell until Dec 31! Donations at the Farm History Center. More info: wake.gov/foodsecurity.

Winter bird watchers, look out for Purple Finches! 🐦 They migrate to NC and can be confused with House Finches. Key differences: strong facial markings, defined streaking in females, raspberry-colored males. Can you spot them? Thanks J_Lynch for the photos! #BirdWatching #Nature

Next time at #YatesMill, please bring nonperishable food for the park's food drive! Donation bins are inside the visitor center. Help us support Wake County! More ways to help: wake.gov/foodsecurity.

Did you catch the Northern Lights over the last few nights? Thanks to Ed Corey for sharing this photo with #BlueJayPoint County Park staff. #NorthernLights #NightSkyPhotography #SkyWatch #NorthCarolinaNature

Through December 31, #HarrisLake is partnering with the Holly Springs Food Cupboard to assist local families in need! If you are visiting the park and wish to donate food items, look for collection bins located at the Park Office and at our Book Nook in the restroom building.

Join #YatesMill staff at 9:30 a.m. on either Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16 for a Hike with a Naturalist, an exploration of park trails and of the plants and animals that live here. Register: ow.ly/WpXu50Xr9Kn

This flying squirrel was more than happy to pose for Instagram's michael.fogleman during a recent visit to #HarrisLake County Park! #FridayFeature #FlyingSquirrel #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers

This holiday, Lake Crabtree Park is teaming up with @DorcasMinistries for the Wake County Parks Food Drive! 🥫🪥 Donate non-food items at our drop-off box outside the manager's office. Help your community! #FoodDrive #GiveBack

Join us Monday, Nov. 17, for #Crowder's "Tiny Tots: Fall" program (10:15-11 AM)! Enjoy a storybook and a fun craft. Adult accompaniment required. Register for free here: ow.ly/c6wN50XrIWl

Through, December 31, drop off food and supply donations at participating park locations. 🎄Beech Bluff County Park 🥫 🎄Harris Lake County Park 🥫 🎄Historic Oak View County Park 🥫 🎄Historic Yates Mill County Park 🥫 🎄Lake Crabtree County Park 🥫 wake.gov/foodsecurity.

Join #BeechBluff County Park for a food drive benefiting the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry! Drop off items at the Park Center until Dec 31. 🎉🍞🔔 #FoodDrive #CommunitySupport

¡Esperamos que sus pequeños puedan unirse a nosotros para disfrutar de un divertido cuento seguido de una actividad artesanal! La historia destacada es “Otoño” por Ailie Busby. 📅Fecha: 17 de noviembre, 4 p.m. 📍Lugar: Crowder County Park ✏️Inscripción: ow.ly/uZPN50XrIZE

🚧Construction Updates🚧#HarrisLake's office space foundation is complete! New barn roof done, and improvements at Buckhorn Disc Golf Course are underway. #WakeParksBond ow.ly/6EWq50Xsm5O

🌳 Join us Nov 22 for a tour of #HistoricOakView! Discover its history from plantation to park, and the lives that shaped it. Free for all ages, best for upper-elementary+. Registration required: ow.ly/63jv50Xsm6A

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 Local Tree Loop Tour at #HarrisLake. To take the tour, visit: ow.ly/LQuE50PTUrt

🎄 Coming up in December at #HistoricOakView: Christmas at Oak View! Experience the holiday through history from plantation days to WWII with self-guided tours available. Join us in December 2026 for the return of guided programs! More info: ow.ly/BM2i50XsXuW

🎄 Join Yates Mill Associates on Dec 6 for "Meet Santa at Yates Mill"! 📸 Free photos with Santa from 10 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. Space is limited—sign up at the visitor center when you arrive. Enjoy holiday crafts, games, and more! 🎁 Thanks to Sam Ray for the snowy photo!

This holiday season, give the gift of sustainable garden decor. Join #BeechBluff staff on November 20 from 4-5 p.m. for a fun workshop on making ornaments, garlands, and wreaths using items from our Demonstration Garden!🌱🍏 Registration required. ow.ly/wbKb50Xt7bb