Apex runs 12 parks and more than 22 miles of greenway. Parks open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; greenways sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Parks: 919-249-3402.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Town of Apex’s parks and greenways pages. This page is updated each season.
The Town of Apex runs a dozen parks, from a quarter-acre gazebo park to the 160-acre Apex Community Park with its lake, and maintains more than 22 miles of public greenway.
Who to call
- Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources: 919-249-3402
- Pleasant Park office: 919-372-7503, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Report a park problem: park maintenance form; greenway problems: greenway form
- Reserve a shelter or field: online reservations
- Closure notice: sections of the Beaver Creek Greenway near two bridges close for repairs Oct. 12-16.
The big three
Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Road (lake trail entrance at 1808 Lake Pine Drive). Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. 160 acres around a lake of more than 50 acres, with:
- 3-plus miles of trail: 2 miles of paved greenway and a 1-mile natural trail
- A fishing dock, wheelchair accessible, in the state’s Community Fishing Program and stocked with channel catfish; a town fishing permit is required
- A launch for canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and boats up to 14 feet, with a town vessel permit
- Six tennis courts, three lighted pickleball courts, two basketball courts, three sand volleyball courts and two street hockey rinks
- The Elevate fitness course, playgrounds, shelters and grills
The town is designing a more accessible playground near the ball fields.
Apex Nature Park and Seymour Athletic Fields, 2600 and 2500 Evans Road. Open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; fields, courts and restrooms open at 6:30 a.m. More than 160 acres in two halves joined by a paved walkway. The nature park side has a dog park, a disc golf course, an outdoor amphitheater, paved paths with environmental education stations and a trail map (PDF). The Seymour side has lighted tennis and pickleball courts, lighted fields, sand volleyball and a playground.
Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road. The town’s newest park, 92 acres, open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (gates 6:30 a.m.). It has the 1.5-acre Enchanted Forest playground with inclusive play villages for all ages and abilities, six lighted multipurpose fields, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, two shelters and a field house. The unlit basketball and pickleball courts close about 30 minutes after sunset. Check live pickleball court use before you go.
Splash pad
Splashlantis is the free splash pad inside Pleasant Park. In 2026 it opened weekends from May 23, daily from June 15 through Labor Day, then weekends through September. It is now closed for the season and for maintenance. There are no lifeguards; adults must supervise, and capacity is limited.
Neighborhood parks
| Park | What is there |
|---|---|
| Apex Jaycee Park | Youth-size cricket pitch, ball fields, batting cage, playground |
| Hunter Street Park | Dog park, skate plaza, soccer, softball, rentable shelter |
| Kelly Road Park | KidsTowne playground, softball, tennis, Beaver Creek Greenway trailhead |
| Salem Pond Park | Two ponds, lighted field, walking trail, next to Salem schools |
| Seagroves Farm Park | 11-plus acres, trail around a pond, basketball, playground |
| Clairmont Park | 1.5 acres, basketball, picnic area, playground |
| West Street Park | 1.4 acres, basketball, picnic area, playground |
| Kelly Glen Park | 2 acres, picnic area, playground |
| Sue Helton Park | Quarter-acre, gazebo, playground, grill |
Dog parks
Apex Nature Park and Hunter Street Park have dog parks. The town requires dogs to be registered before they use them.
Greenways and trails
Apex greenways are open from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The town’s parks and greenways map (PDF) shows them all:
- Beaver Creek Greenway, with a trailhead at Kelly Road Park (partly closed Oct. 12-16)
- Middle Creek Greenway
- Apex West Greenway
- Reedy Branch Greenway
- The Haddon Hall greenway and the trails in Apex Community Park and Apex Nature Park
- American Tobacco Trail: more than 22 miles on an old railroad bed from Apex to Durham. The town says more of the trail lies inside Apex than in any other Wake County community.
Several Apex greenways link to Cary’s network. The free Wander Wake County app maps more than 300 miles of greenways and trails countywide. Graffiti or damage under NCDOT bridges, such as on NC 540, goes to NCDOT at 877-368-4968.
Events in the parks this month
The Hocus Pocus drive-in movie and the Arbor Day celebration are at Pleasant Park on Oct. 16 and 17, and Spooky Tails, a costume event for dogs, is at Apex Nature Park on Oct. 28. See things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours for Apex parks?
Apex Community Park is open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. Apex Nature Park and Pleasant Park open at 5:30 a.m., with fields, courts and restrooms opening at 6:30 a.m., and close at 10 p.m. Greenways are open sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Does Apex have a dog park?
Yes, at Apex Nature Park, 2600 Evans Road, and Hunter Street Park. The town requires dogs to be registered to use its dog parks.
Where is the splash pad in Apex?
Splashlantis is inside Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road. It is free, runs weekends from late May, daily from mid-June to Labor Day, then weekends through September.
Can you kayak on Apex Community Park lake?
Yes, with a town vessel permit. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and small boats up to 14 feet must launch from the designated site.
Does the American Tobacco Trail go through Apex?
Yes. The trail runs more than 22 miles from Apex to Durham, and the town says it has more miles of the trail within its limits than any other Wake County community.
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