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. 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.You can see all of the upcoming events on Crowder County Park’s website.
Trees in the Fall
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
2 to 3 p.m.
Free (register at above link)
Ages 7+
Why do the leaves on some trees change color, and how do we identify trees when their leaves have all fallen? Take a hike with a park naturalist and learn all about North Carolina’s native trees. For ages 7 & up. Registration is required for all participants, and children must have adult accompaniment. Meet at the Park Office, the first building on your left as you enter the park.
Tiny Tots: Bat Loves the Night
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
10:15 to 11 a.m.
Free (register at above link)
Ages 6 and under
Bring your tiny tots to a fun story time with a craft activity after! This month the book is Bat Loves the Night, by Nicola Davies. For ages 6 & under; registration is required, and adult accompaniment is required for all children. Participants can meet at the Cardinal Shelter, the first right after entering the park.
Nocturnal Animals
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Free (register at above link)
All ages
Have you ever been curious as to what comes alive after dark? Join us as we learn all about what our local critters do when the sun goes down, and help us discover some out in the park. For all ages. Registration is required for all participants, and children must have adult accompaniment. Meet at the Upper Pavilion, to the left of the upper playground.
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