Lake Wheeler

Lake Wheeler, built in 1956 with assistance from the Army Corps of Engineers, was formerly Raleigh's secondary auxiliary water supply lake. Southwest Raleigh's Lake Wheeler Park can be found at 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd. The 650 acre lake is seen to the south as you enter the park. There are various places along the main road where you may stop and fish or pause for a picnic as you meander through the park. As you proceed, you will pass through expansive open fields with sizable shelter spaces before reaching the sizable parking area close to the boat house.

Lake with kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and other water sports are available. A modest meeting room, programs, classes, snacks, and more are available at the Waterfront Program Center. Additionally offered are picnic areas and sand volleyball courts. Every year, there are numerous spectacular events.

The lake is a component of Lake Wheeler Park, which also has a conference room, a sand volleyball court, a playground, and picnic shelters. The lake and the park are both open all year long, although from October to April they are both closed on Mondays. While you are out enjoying the park, you can get a drink or grab a snack at the little concession shop at Lake Wheeler.

Location: 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh