Park Description
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. Visitors often remark that Lake Wheeler tends to remind them of the scenic locales found in the western North Carolina region. 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 Parkin 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.
Hours of Operation: Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week, year round (Park may remain open longer for special facility rentals)
Fees:
No entry fees for this park
Metro Region: Triangle, NC
Park Management: City
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