# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Wake Forest

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Wake Forest. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 12 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-10, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Fantasy Lake Adventure Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fantasy-lake-adventure-park-wake-forest) (park, Wake Forest). Quarry lake with an inflatable water park for older kids, plus a small kid zone and splash area for younger ones.
2. [Holding Park Inclusive Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/holding-park-inclusive-playground-wake-forest) (playground, Wake Forest). Fenced inclusive playground with ramped structures, sensory panels, swings, spinners and slides, and shaded seats for grown-ups.
3. [Joey McCrea Wiggins Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/joey-mccrea-wiggins-park-wake-forest) (park, Wake Forest). Park with a fenced, accessible playground built for sensory needs, plus a sprayground.
4. [Ailey Young Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ailey-young-park-wake-forest) (park, Wake Forest). Park with a playground, basketball courts, picnic tables and grills.
5. [Forest Ridge Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/forest-ridge-park-wake-forest) (park, Wake Forest). Park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12.
6. [J.B. Flaherty Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/j-b-flaherty-park-wake-forest) (park, Wake Forest). Big park with a playground with slides and swings, a fitness court, picnic areas and a dog park.
7. [Kiwanis Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/kiwanis-park-wake-forest) (park, Wake Forest). Small park next to the library with an inclusive playground and a picnic shelter.
8. [NC General Store](https://ourplayday.com/places/nc-general-store-wake-forest) (attraction, Wake Forest). Old-fashioned general store with jars of candy and a small shopping cart sized for kids.
9. [Page 158 Books](https://ourplayday.com/places/page-158-books-wake-forest) (attraction, Wake Forest). Independent bookstore with its own kids' area and story times.
10. [Strike & Barrel](https://ourplayday.com/places/strike-barrel-wake-forest) (bowling alley, Wake Forest). Bowling alley with traditional and duckpin lanes, an arcade and bowling birthday parties for kids.
11. [Sweeties Candy Shop](https://ourplayday.com/places/sweeties-candy-shop-wake-forest) (attraction, Wake Forest). Candy shop with house-made fudge, every candy you can think of, a bubble machine and a mural.
12. [Wake Forest Renaissance Centre](https://ourplayday.com/places/wake-forest-renaissance-centre-wake-forest) (attraction, Wake Forest). Arts center with theater shows for young audiences and summer stage camps for kids.

## Other lists for Wake Forest

- [Cafés](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/wake-forest/cafes) (3)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/wake-forest/playgrounds. All of Wake Forest: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/wake-forest