Parks & Recreation Overview

The Town of Fuquay-Varina began developing its parks and recreation system more than thirty years ago with the acquisition of Falcon Park. Since that time, both the town and the park system have grown and changed dramatically.

Parks & Facilities


Presently, the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for 21 park sites with more than 300 acres of land that contain playgrounds, picnic shelters, and athletic fields.
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Youth Programs


In 2012, the department began offering youth sports programming including:
  • T-ball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Dance Troupe
  • Flag football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tackle football
  • Volleyball
The program has proven extremely successful and has been well-received by the community. With 30 various-sized soccer fields, 7 multi-purpose fields, 11 baseball fields, Council Gym and the Community Center, the Parks and Recreation Department is well-equipped to handle a first-rate youth sports program.

In addition, the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department offers a vast array of recreation programs for people of all ages in many disciplines including, but not limited to: art, physical fitness, social outings, games, and education.

Community Events


Parks and Recreation is also responsible for organizing community events such as:
  • Celebrate Fuquay-Varina
  • Follow Me 2 Fuquay-Varina concert series
  • Independence Day Celebration
  • Halloween Trail
  • Annual Egg Hunt
  • Christmas Events
We strive to provide residents and visitors with beautifully maintained and accessible open space, athletic facilities and playgrounds as well as plan and execute community events to promote the Town as a great place to live, visit and do business.