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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Programs

Office Address

207 Main St.
Knightdale, NC 27545
Phone: 919-217-2232
Fax: 919-217-2239
Monday-Friday 8-5pm

Mailing Address

950 Steeple Square Ct.
Knightdale, NC 27545

Mission

The Department enhances the quality of life for citizens of Knightdale and Eastern Wake County by providing an experienced staff to plan, implement and manage a wide variety of passive, active and cultural opportunities. The Department strives to provide a system of parks, greenways, recreation facilities and open space areas which will ensure quality recreation opportunities for present and future citizens of Knightdale and Eastern Wake County.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Facilities and services are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. We support the full participation of people with disabilities alongside those without disabilities. Accommodations are provided on request.

Department Updates

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at our Kick or Treat the Trail Presented by NRFA.

Come out for an evening of trick or treating, games, soccer activities, food trucks, and a DJ.

Festivities…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at our Kick or Treat the Trail Presented by NRFA. Come out for an evening of trick or treating, games, soccer activities, food trucks, and a DJ. Festivities…

Good morning, #Knightdale! Tomorrow's the big day! Our annual Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K event begins at 8 am this Saturday at Knightdale Station Park! The weather will be perfect for a brisk run, so…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Good morning, #Knightdale! Tomorrow's the big day! Our annual Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K event begins at 8 am this Saturday at Knightdale Station Park! The weather will be perfect for a brisk run, so…

Calling all spelling geniuses! We need some #Knightdale representation in the Adult Spelling Bee that will be hosted at Wendell's Bearded Bee Brewing Co. on November 12! See the flyer below, scan the…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Calling all spelling geniuses! We need some #Knightdale representation in the Adult Spelling Bee that will be hosted at Wendell's Bearded Bee Brewing Co. on November 12! See the flyer below, scan the…

Hey #Knightdale. We hope you will join us for our Veterans Day Tribute on Sunday, November 10, at  2 pm. It will be held at the Veterans Memorial in Knightdale Station Park, and we look forward to…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Hey #Knightdale. We hope you will join us for our Veterans Day Tribute on Sunday, November 10, at 2 pm. It will be held at the Veterans Memorial in Knightdale Station Park, and we look forward to…

Registration for the 2024-25 Winter 9-16 Boys and Girls Basketball Leagues has been extended! 

Registration will now run through 10/28 OR until the rosters have reached maximum capacity. 
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Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Registration for the 2024-25 Winter 9-16 Boys and Girls Basketball Leagues has been extended! Registration will now run through 10/28 OR until the rosters have reached maximum capacity. …

The Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K is a few short days away, and we hope you'll join us! It's happening this Saturday at 8 am at Knightdale Station Park!

Special thanks to our Silver Sponsors for this…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

The Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K is a few short days away, and we hope you'll join us! It's happening this Saturday at 8 am at Knightdale Station Park! Special thanks to our Silver Sponsors for this…

Hey #Knightdale! We hope you're gearing up for our annual Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K Run happening this weekend at 8 am at Knightdale Station Park. It's a wonderful way to honor Officer Hayworth's…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Hey #Knightdale! We hope you're gearing up for our annual Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K Run happening this weekend at 8 am at Knightdale Station Park. It's a wonderful way to honor Officer Hayworth's…

The Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K Run is this Saturday, Oct. 19, at Knightdale Station Park, and we hope to see you there bright and early at 8 am! We'd like to thank our Diamond Corporate Sponsor, The…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

The Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K Run is this Saturday, Oct. 19, at Knightdale Station Park, and we hope to see you there bright and early at 8 am! We'd like to thank our Diamond Corporate Sponsor, The…

(55+) Come join us on October 29th for our Scam Jam class! This class will contain a number of tips on how to avoid text and email scams, counterfeit items, investment frauds, trademark violations…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

(55+) Come join us on October 29th for our Scam Jam class! This class will contain a number of tips on how to avoid text and email scams, counterfeit items, investment frauds, trademark violations…

Hey #Knightdale: Our new Fire Station #1 is officially open! Units are operating out of the new facility, located at 7477 Forestville Road.

Congratulations, Chief Cone & the Knightdale Fire…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Hey #Knightdale: Our new Fire Station #1 is officially open! Units are operating out of the new facility, located at 7477 Forestville Road. Congratulations, Chief Cone & the Knightdale Fire…

Hey #Knightdale! Good news! Harper Park will be open to the public TODAY at 3 pm! Bring the kids out to enjoy a feel-good Friday afternoon!
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Hey #Knightdale! Good news! Harper Park will be open to the public TODAY at 3 pm! Bring the kids out to enjoy a feel-good Friday afternoon!

Hey #Knightdale! Our Parks & Rec Department is looking to hire a Recreation Supervisor! Please click the link to read the job description and visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/knightdalenc…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation

Hey #Knightdale! Our Parks & Rec Department is looking to hire a Recreation Supervisor! Please click the link to read the job description and visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/knightdalenc…