Joyner Park Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Joyner Park Community Center Hours

Opening hours are not the same as sports-court availability. Open play, family activities and instructor-led classes have individual schedules.

Holiday closures and other special changes may affect these times. Call the center before a visit that depends on one specific activity.

Recreation Card Fees: Residents & Nonresidents

Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources requires visitors aged 11 and older to have a valid Recreation Card (RecCard) to use applicable recreation amenities, or to pay the available drop-in fee.

RecCards are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. A resident discount generally requires proof that you live within Wake Forest town limits and pay applicable Town property taxes.

Which Facilities Can You Use?

• Ages 11+: Eligible access to scheduled basketball and volleyball open-gym activities, subject to each activity’s age rules.
• Ages 16+: Eligible use of the indoor walking track, cardio equipment and exercise room.
• All cardholders: Access remains subject to safety requirements, open-play schedules and closures.

How to Get Your Wake Forest RecCard

What Is Inside Joyner Park Community Center?

October 2026 Open Play: What’s Actually Available?

The Town’s October 2026 open-play document identifies several activities and confirms which ones are affected by the temporary gym closure.

Preschool Time

The October 2026 schedule lists Preschool Time in the Joyner Park dance studio on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 AM to 4 PM on specified dates.

This activity is for ages 0–5. A parent or guardian must directly supervise participating children at all times. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the dance studio.

STEM Build

STEM Build features Lego, Duplo blocks and Magna-Tiles. The October schedule lists Tuesday and Thursday sessions from noon to 4 PM on designated dates.

For children age 11 and younger, parents or guardians must remain in the building. The Town notes that activity times may change.

Where Can You Walk or Play During the Closure?

The Town identifies Flaherty Park Community Center as a temporary alternative for indoor walking during Joyner Park’s gym and track closure.

Flaherty Park Community Center
1226 North White Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587

These temporary walking sessions run during the specified October closure period for eligible RecCard holders. Flaherty Park also publishes its own basketball and pickleball sessions, which may change because of programming.

Check the October PDF or contact Flaherty Park before traveling.

Programs, Classes & Family Activities

Joyner Park Community Center supports activities for different age groups, including fitness classes, sports instruction, youth programs and creative recreation.

The Town’s Fall 2026 fitness schedule includes examples such as:

How to Register for a Program

1. Open the current Town of Wake Forest recreation program listing.
2. Search for Joyner Park Community Center or the program name.
3. Review the session dates, age category, class location and price.
4. Check whether the activity is affected by facility closures.
5. Open the Town’s RecDesk system.
6. Sign in to your existing account or create a household profile.
7. Select the correct participant and available class.
8. Complete registration and payment, when required.
9. Save the confirmation for the first session.

Facility Rentals: Rooms, Kitchen & Gymnasium

Joyner Park Community Center offers approved private and organizational rentals. The Town’s facility rental guide identifies three main rental components.

Walker Room Rental Prices

The Town’s published rental PDF distinguishes general rates from Wake Forest resident-discounted rates.

The published standard Walker Room deposit is $150. The business rental deposit category is listed separately at $350.

Walker Room Cost Examples

These calculations exclude deposits, applicable kitchen charges and any supervisory fees.

Gymnasium Rental Rates

The published Town schedule gives separate gymnasium rates for general, nonprofit, business and military/veteran applicants.

The published rental minimum is two hours.

The standard gymnasium deposit is listed as $150, with a separate $350 business category.

Gym events requiring chairs or tables may need the renter to arrange them. Certain activities also require protective floor covering from an outside provider.

Kitchen Add-On Fees

An after-hours supervisory fee of $15 per hour is listed for designated hours outside normal operations.

How to Reserve Joyner Park Community Center

1. Identify the space. Decide whether you need the Walker Room, gymnasium, kitchen add-on or another park rental.
2. Estimate attendance. Match your guest count with the posted room capacity and proposed seating arrangement.
3. Check availability. Call 919-435-9560 and explain the event type, dates and expected attendance.
4. Review activity restrictions. Ask if your event qualifies under the Town’s nonprofit, business, private or military/veteran rental category.
5. Meet the age requirement. The renter must be at least 21 years old.
6. Complete the rental agreement. Follow the official Town application and agreement process.
7. Submit payment on time. The published guide requires the signed agreement, deposit and full payment at least 10 business days before the event.
8. Confirm setup time. Setup and cleanup count within the rental period.
9. Retain your confirmation. Do not consider the room reserved until the Town has accepted the agreement and payment.

Rules for Private Events

• Alcohol is prohibited.
• Smoking and controlled substances are prohibited.
• Open flames are not allowed.
• Do not attach decorations to walls, doors or light fixtures.
• Renters are responsible for damage beyond their deposit.
• Setup and cleanup are included within booked hours.
• Trash must be removed from the premises under the published guidelines.
• Renting one area does not automatically give access to other center spaces.

Address, Parking & Directions

Parking Information

The official facility PDF reports more than 180 onsite parking spaces. These spaces are shared with visitors to E. Carroll Joyner Park.

• Use 701 Harris Road for community center navigation.
• Follow posted parking directions and accessible-parking signage.
• Expect busier parking during major park events.
• Allow extra time for early voting and large Town activities.
• Do not assume a rental includes reserved parking spaces.
• Ask staff about accessible arrival arrangements when needed.

E. Carroll Joyner Park: Outdoor Recreation

The community center sits inside E. Carroll Joyner Park, a 117-acre public park in Wake Forest.

The Town identifies outdoor park features and greenways as part of the wider destination. This makes it possible to combine an indoor recreation visit with time outdoors, depending on weather and park availability.

Performance Garden & Open-Space Rentals

Separate outdoor rentals are available through the Town’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources department.

Outdoor open-space rentals are also available at E. Carroll Joyner Park, subject to Town approval.

Reservations are accepted through the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Administrative Office at the community center. Call 919-435-9560 to ask about current fees and permits.

Before You Visit: Practical Checklist

• Check the correct weekday or seasonal weekend opening hours.
• For October 2026, remember the gym and track closure through November 2.
• Create a RecDesk account before requesting a RecCard.
• Bring current identification and proof of Wake Forest residency if eligible.
• Check age restrictions for the activity you want.
• Confirm the latest open-play PDF before coming for sports.
• For family activities, check supervision requirements.
• For rentals, allow at least 10 business days for the published agreement and payment deadline.
• Plan for shared park parking.
• Keep the correct facility telephone number available: 919-435-9560.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Information & Final Confirmation

Information reviewed October 20, 2026. This independent visitor guide is not operated by the Town of Wake Forest. Facility schedules, fees and policies may change.