Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests.
Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck.
Crowder County Park hosts many family events. As is the case with all Wake County Parks, these events are free. Many require advance registration.
Register for programs here. Space is limited for all programs, and might be filled up when you read this. In some cases, however, a waitlist might be available.
In addition to the programs we list below, there are self-guided activities, including a StoryWalk, Activity Packs and Discovery Boxes.
You can see all of the upcoming events on Crowder County Park’s website.
Family Features
Let’s Talk Turtles
Sunday, July 28, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Free (Register here)
Discover the turtles that live at Crowder and learn about the adaptations they have developed to survive, engage in fun interactive activities, and then meet some of the resident turtles up-close! For all ages.
Nature Families
Outstanding Opossums
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free (Register here)
Learn about opossums, the role they play in maintaining their ecosystems, and enjoy some fun opossum games! For all ages.
Crowder By Night
Moth Party
Friday, July 12, 2024
5 to 6 p.m.
Free (Register here)
Learn about moths and their importance to the ecosystems they belong to and practice your nature journaling. All ages welcome, reccomended for ages 6 and up.
Discover the Park
Check back soon.
Kids Get Krafty
Fun in the Sun
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
11 to 11:45 a.m.
Free (Register here)
Create fun sun crafts celebrating the warmth and brightness of the sun! For all ages.
Tiny Tots Programs
Story Times: Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Monday, July 8, 2024
10:15 to 11 a.m.
Free (Register here)
All ages welcome, best for ages 6 and under.
Story Times: ¿Debo compartir mi helado?
Monday, July 8, 2024
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Free (Register here)
All ages welcome, best for ages 6 and under. Non-Spanish speakers are welcome.
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