Wake Forest Getting New Public Park | Joyner Park
January 7th, 2008 Categories: Wake Forest
Back in 2003 the town of Wake Forest purchased 117 acres of farm land on Harris Road, just west of downtown. Construction will begin early this year on what promises to be a unique destination for local residents.
The park is scheduled to an amphitheater, an outdoor performance space, and a garden area. The performance area will offer an intimate setting for poetry reading and small symphony groups while the amphitheater will have lawn seating for about 1,000 people. Plans for the amphitheater include concerts and possibly the home of the popular Six Sundays in Spring concert series.
The project also calls for the restoration of several existing farm buildings. There will be a stone wall and a log cabin on the grounds as well as three miles of walking trails.
The whole project will be done is several phases. Phase 1 is funded with $750,000 in grants and $3.5 million in bond money.
