Holding Park

Activity Overview

Holding Park is a 5-acre park in the city of Wake Forest, North Carolina, which is less than 20 miles away from Raleigh. The park's most popular feature is the Holding Park Pool, a 50-meter swimming pool that opens each summer and is one of the largest outdoor pools in the area. It also has a playground, a basketball court, picnic tables, and charcoal grills, and is home to the Wake Forest Community House, a community center that can be rented for events of all kinds.

Things to Do

• Cool off in the summer heat with a visit to the Holding Park Pool! Between May and August, you can stop by the pool to swim, splash and dive for as long as you want.
• Take your child to the playground - its features include five slides and a swing set they can use to soar high into the sky.
• Bring along a basketball and play a game with your family on the park's basketball court!
• Take your dog for a walk along the park's trails - just make sure to keep them on a leash and use the pet waste disposal stations that are provided throughout the area.

Holding Park Insider Tips

• Have a picnic in the park! You can either spread out on a blanket on the grass or sit at one of the many picnic tables. If you want to have a barbecue, you can also use one of the park's charcoal grills.
• Purchase a season pass or a punch card for the pool if you plan to visit often - it can save you a lot of money on admission in the long run.
• If your child doesn't know how to swim, consider taking swimming lessons at the Holding Park Pool. They offer classes for children of all ages, including preschoolers.