Holding Park
Holding Park
Daily Admission Fees
Daily admission fees for Wake Forest residents are $1 for children ages 2 and under; $4 for children ages 3-13; and $5 for patrons ages 13-59; and $4 for ages 60 and over.
Daily admission fees for non-Wake Forest residents are $2 for children ages 2 and under; $6 for children ages 3-13; and $7 for patrons ages 13-59; and $6 for ages 60 and over.
Register & Pay in Advance
Patrons must register and pay online for each session in advance, walk-ins will be allowed if space permits.
Pre-registration opens 14 days in advance, and closes when full.
Open swim times will be scheduled in three-hour blocks, with one-half hour in between. A maximum of 200 patrons will be allowed inside the facility during each session.
Holding Park Inclusive Playground
The Holding Park Inclusive Playground officially opened on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The playground is now open daily from dawn to dusk.
The playground’s thoughtful design includes accommodations for wheelchair users’ to entrances and benches, accessibility enhancements to walkways, and a perimeter fence for added safety.
It also boasts a rubber surface that provides a smooth, wheelchair-friendly terrain allowing easy navigation for individuals with assistive devices. With ramps seamlessly integrated into slides and other elements, children of all abilities can experience the joy of sliding down and participating in various activities.
In addition, the playground equipment was carefully chosen and adapted to cater to those with sensory issues, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
Playground Features
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Fully ramped playground structures that offer ease of access for people of all mobility ranges
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Multiple sensory experiences, including tactile, visual, auditory, spatial & vestibular – these items include play panels, rockers, swings, spinners, slides, and balance challenges
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Seating and shade for parent relaxation
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Play Ensemble Outdoor musical equipment
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MOVMNT – accessible interactive game piece
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Serenity Spot – fort-like environment with a variety of activities that can be calming and allow the expression of stimming behaviors
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Brava Universal Swing – a unique way to experience swinging and rocking movements
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Volito Swing – disc seat that allows the whole group to swing together
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AirVenture Glider – a stand up swing that thrills all ages
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Inclusive Orbit Spinner – a multi user, zero entry merry-go round
Inclusive Playgrounds
Inclusive playgrounds are places for laughter, friends, and fun where all children and their families can play together regardless of their abilities, ages, and communities.
They give children with and without any disability the same platform to play while breaking down barriers, both physically and socially. Such inclusion encourages children, adults, and families to experience and enjoy the benefits of playing together.
Sometimes, people think the term “disability” refers to someone using a mobility device. In reality, a vast majority of people who live with a severe disability do not use such devices. As a result, a disability cannot be determined solely by whether or not a person uses a mobility device. Disabilities are not always obvious to the eye, and can vary from mild limitations to severe challenges, from person to person.
That’s why inclusive playgrounds attempt to cater to the whole child which refers to different skills and needs that make up an entire person, including physical, social-emotional, sensory, cognitive, and communication. By addressing the needs of the whole child, inclusive playgrounds offer an abundance of meaningful experiences and offer a place for all kids to learn and develop core values that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
ARPA Funded
The Holding Park Inclusive Playground project was supported by a grant from US Treasury as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds award totaling $14.5 million. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/TOWF_ARPA.
Overview
Located at 133 W. Owen Ave., Holding Park is the site of the Wake Forest Community House and Holding Park Aquatic Center. The five-acre park features a children’s playground, picnic tables, charcoal grills, and a basketball court.
Amenities and Features
- five-acre site
- home to Wake Forest Community House
- home of Holding Park Aquatic Center
- inclusive playground
- rain garden
- picnic tables
- charcoal grills
- basketball court
Reminders
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Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
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Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
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Smoking is limited to parking areas only.
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Use of personal grills (gas and/or charcoal) is prohibited.
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Dogs must be on a leash. Also, please clean up after your dog. Dog waste receptacles and bags are provided.