The Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department operates 9 town owned parks and schedules activities on 7 school campuses through Primary User agreements with the Wake County School System. We also have over 5 miles of public greenway. To obtain the guide, visit either our Administrative Offices at 237 N. Salem Street or our Community Center located at 53 Hunter Street. The cornerstone of the Apex Parks system is the 160-acre Community Park located between Laura Duncan Road and Lake Pine Drive. This facility currently includes 3 ball-fields, soccer fields, a child's playground, concession and restroom facilities, over 2 miles of developed nature and fitness trails, picnic areas for corporate and family events, and outdoor courts for tennis and basketball.
Fishing is permitted from the bank areas only.
A Town of Apex Fishing Permit is required at all times and a North Carolina Fishing License is required in some instances. Boating of any kind, swimming, and wading are strictly prohibited on the lake. Those wishing to obtain a fishing permit for Apex Community Park Lake, should contact the Apex Community Center at 249-3402. To obtain rental information, contact the Apex Community Center at 249-3402. Recreation Options in the Apex Vicinity Jordan Lake A state recreation area located on Hwy 64, twenty minutes from Apex.