WAKE FOREST, NC COMMUNITY GUIDE A Guide to Life in Wake Forest, North Carolina
This unique character and desirable location combination have led to exponential growth and affluence, but not at the expense of hospitality and charm. It’s one of those special communities in an area that is regularly cited as one of the best places in the country to raise a family, get an education, seek health care, do business, and retire. Located just north of Raleigh, Wake Forest, NC, offers all the charm of a Raleigh suburb without the hustle and bustle of the big city. This charming, family-friendly community has tons of great local features and is less than 30 minutes away from Downtown Raleigh. With a variety of homes to fit the needs of young couples, families, and retirees, Wake Forest features a thriving historic downtown and cultural art, nearby shopping, and an incredible social experience. Homes range from historic neighborhoods to modern family choices, and golf course communities. Wake Forest is a great place to look for luxury homes, new construction, and also budget-friendly homes on acreage.
HISTORY OF WAKE FOREST
Wake Forest began in 1832 after a portion of its land was purchased by the North Carolina Baptist Convention from plantation owner Dr. Calvin Jones with the goal of opening a college that would train future ministers. Thanks to the growth of Wake Forest College and the completion of the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad in 1840, Wake Forest began its expansion. Wake Forest was named in honor of Margaret Wake Tryon, the wife of the then royal governor, William Tryon, and for the widespread forest that surrounded the community. In the 2020 Census, it was reported that Wake Forest has grown to more than 47,000 residents.
THINGS TO DO IN WAKE FOREST
WAKE FOREST PARKS AND RECREATION
Wake Forest has 561 acres of parks, open space, natural land, and trails that include Flaherty Dog Park, the Wake Forest Community House, the Alston-Massenburg Center, E. Carroll Joyner Park, Smith Creek Soccer Center, and Kiwanis Park, and more than 50 miles of developed and undeveloped greenway trails.
FALLS LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA
Falls Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of seven access areas scattered around the shoreline of this undeveloped, 12,000-acre reservoir. More than 300 campsites at four of the access areas offer a range of outdoor experiences from RV hookups to primitive tent camping and group camps. There are five swim beaches in the recreation area and a number of boating ramps, some reserved for paddlers and non-gasoline-powered boats. The Beaverdam access offers a network of mountain biking trails as well as a separate and quiet lake impoundment perfect for paddling, fishing, and swimming. The Mountains-to-Sea State Trail winds through parts of the recreation area and is a centerpiece of a network of hiking trails. See More information here!
NEIGHBORHOODS IN WAKE FOREST AND SURROUNDING AREAS
HOMES FOR SALE IN WAKE FOREST
WAKE FOREST INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY GUIDE
WAKE FOREST SCHOOLS
One of the great advantages of buying a new Wake Forest home is the education available. Excellent schools are here as well as charter schools, private schools, and other choices. The Wake County Public School System serves Wake Forest. You can feel good knowing that schools in Wake Forest are considered exceptional places to learn.
Wake County Schools are some of the top-rated schools in the state, providing magnet, private, and charter school options. The Triangle area also hosts world-class universities, including Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University.
For additional Wake County School information, facts, test scores, and more visit: http://www.wcpss.net
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
HIGH SCHOOLS
MAKE WAKE FOREST YOUR NEW HOMETOWN
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