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BEECH BLUFF COUNTY PARK
BEECH BLUFF COUNTY PARK IS A STUNNING 300-ACRE PARK IN SOUTHEASTERN WAKE COUNTY. BUILT ON LAND FARMED SINCE THE LATE 1700S, IT HAS NOW BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A COMMUNITY SPACE FOR EVERYONE.
Some location features include:
Gardens Open Play Picnic Shelter Restrooms Traditional/Natural Playgrounds
Shelter Hiking/Walking Trails Educational Programs
Exhibits
The exhibit space allows visitors to explore the past to present through a winding hallway located in the park center. Learn about the history of the land before it became a park. Discover all the natural elements around you and investigate the sustainable features that make Beech Bluff County Park special by design!
Playground Area
Enjoy meandering through the playground to scale the climbing wall, slide down the tall tower and soar on the swings. The playground includes play structures designed for children ages 2–12 years. Benches and boulders are nearby for quick breaks to recharge for more play. A covered picnic area is located near the playground, providing visitors with a shaded spot to take a break. These tables are intended for individual family picnicking.
Walking Trails
Discover the beauty of Beech Bluff along our ADA-accessible trails. A larger section of trail takes visitors to the longleaf pine savannah and ends at the scenic bluff overlook.
These trails are designed for walking/hiking only. You can visit our paved trails around the orchard and the Great Lawn to ride your bike.
Natural surface walking trails
Explore trails composed of mulch and natural dirt surface. These trails loop off the main bluff overlook trail for additional scenery and a more immersive, lower-impact walking option.
These trails are designed for walking/hiking only. You can visit our paved trails around the orchard and the Great Lawn to ride your bike.
Restrooms
Restrooms are conveniently located at the Park Center, playground area and at the Harvest Hub. Please help us keep them clean by throwing trash in appropriate receptacles and notifying staff of any messes or supply needs. Restrooms may close 30 minutes before park closes, so plan accordingly.
Picnic Opportunities & Shelter Reservations
Reservations can be made by using the online reservation system. Select the link to show the map of Beech Bluff County Park. After picking the correct date, click on the icon of the shelter on the map to begin the reservation process. You will also have to create an account if you don't already have one. Unreserved shelters may be used free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shelter Amenities
Each shelter has several picnic tables, a large charcoal grill, and a playground or open play space nearby. Restrooms are located at the playground building, park center, and Harvest Hub. All shelters are accessible from nearby parking spaces.
A covered picnic area is located near the playground for visitors to take a shaded break and is in close proximity to the playground and restroom facility. This space is not available for public reservation.
For groups, two picnic shelters are available for rental. Both shelters hold up to a max of 50 visitors. Only one shelter is reservable per group per day. Shelters are all-day rentals and reservable from 9 a.m. until 30 minutes before posted park closing time. Seasonal closing time can be provided by calling the park office at 919-255-7290.