A day at Lake Wheeler Park

Lake Wheeler Park, part of the City of Raleigh parks system, was developed in the 1950's and has grown into a wonderful place for families and friends to share the outdoors.

With many picnic tables and grills for free use for the public, as well as nature trails, fishing, and playgrounds, there is much to do here.

History:Lake Wheeler serves as Raleigh's secondary auxiliary water supply, and  this 800-acre lake park (650 acres of lake; 150 acres of park and land buffer) has rapidly become a favorite capital city getaway... . In 1958, Lake Wheeler was approved for controlled fishing and other recreational activities as established by City of Raleigh Ordinance. A Master Plan was developed for Lake Wheeler Park in 1959, noting that this reservoir would provide opportunities for fishing, motor boating, water-skiing, sailing and canoeing. Many improvements have been initiated since those early days and the current site bears little resemblance to the initial structures that were put in place in the 1950's. 

Available for rent are 3 medium picnic shelters and one large shelter, as well as a extra large "corporate" shelter for groups of 150 -200. 

The Waterfront Program Center was built in 1998 and consist of a conference center with warming kitchen, outside covered deck, concession area, restrooms, and outside playground.

WPC lends itself well to all types of special events and various rentals [for weddings and/or receptions, business/sales meetings, faculty meetings/retreats, team building seminars, small musical engagements, birthday parties, family reunions, company parties, etc.].  

Do you enjoy boating? Bring your own boat (small launch fee by the day)  or rent a canoe, peddle boat, or jonboat by the hour and have a great time.

Lake Wheeler is just one of many parks in the city of Raleigh and Wake County area, that make the Triangle area a great place to live.