Due to the discovery of significant structural issues, Holding Park Pool, 133 W. Owen Ave., will not open in 2016. Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) officials made the announcement during last evening’s monthly Board of Commissioners meeting. The pool opening, which typically takes place over the Memorial Day weekend, had been delayed … Read more
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Wake Forest Police Department is reminding area residents that the possession or discharge of most fireworks that explode, spin, fly, jump in the air, or leave the ground in any way are prohibited by North Carolina law. Illegal explosives include but are not limited to firecrackers, ground … Read more
Registration for the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department’s Men’s Fall Recreational and Open Co-Recreational Softball Leagues begins Friday, July 1, and continues throughout the remainder of the month. Beginning July 1, online registration for both leagues will be available at www.wakeforestnc.gov/adult-softball.aspx. Registration information will also be provided at the Wake Forest Town … Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will offer Family Movie Night at Joyner Park on Saturday, June 25, at 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Traditions at Wake Forest, Mosquito Joe of Eastern Wake County, and Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest, the outdoor movie series features a variety of family-friendly film favorites and … Read more
The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce the successful launch of a new online permit request program. The initiative allows contractors and homeowners to request electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trade permits online and receive them via email. Anyone wishing to request a trade permit online should visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/inspections.aspx and click on the Trade … Read more
The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will also be suspended and Wake Forest Bus Service will not be provided. During the week of July 4, the collection of garbage and recycling will … Read more
The Town of Wake Forest will reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of Wall Road from Wallridge Drive to Sinewell Drive today from 1-3 p.m. The temporary closure is necessary to allow tree crews to remove a large tree overhanging the southbound lane in the 700 block of Wall Road. No … Read more
Beginning Monday, June 20, Cardinal Civil Contracting will close the portion of Longmont Drive between the private alley in the vicinity of Austin View Boulevard to approximately 400 feet east of Plott Hound Lane. The closure is necessary to allow crews to install new water and sewer lines as part of phase eight of the … Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will continue its free, monthly outdoor movie series at E. Carroll Joyner Park on Saturday, June 25, at 8:30 p.m. Joyner Park is located at 701 Harris Road. Sponsored by Traditions at Wake Forest, Mosquito Joe of Eastern Wake County, and Primrose School of Heritage Wake … Read more
Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. is sponsoring the Wake Forest Charity Car Show on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Produced for the benefit of several area charities, including Tri-Area Ministry, Wake Forest Optimist Club, Wake Forest Kiwanis Club, Wake Forest Woman’s Club, and the Wake Forest High School JROTC, this family-friendly event … Read more