Lake Johnson Waterfront Center

Amenities

Access to Greenway and Park Trails

• Direct access to park's trail system
• A short 15-minute walk to the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center
• Walnut Creek Trail

Fishing Pole Loaner

• Check out cane (bamboo) poles and/or kids' tackle boxes for free.
  Please note that cane poles do not use reels.
• You must provide your own bait.

Wildlife Viewing

• Sit on our deck and observe the wildlife on and around the lake.

Boating

Boat Rentals are now available through a third-party vendor Wake Rack. Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) are located near the Waterfront Center in lockers. Reserve Equipment Online. 

Want to know more about the process and how to reserve boats?
Visit Wake Rack's website and learn everything there is to know about the process. And don't forget to check the Lake Wheeler location as well.

Lake Johnson Park will also have programmatic opportunities this summer to get you on the water. Program offerings will provide boating equipment to patrons for each activity. Boat offerings include basic lessons and tours of the lake. Register on RecLink for Paddling Programs.

Programs

Join us for one of our many programs offered at Lake Johnson Waterfront Center! The facility offers seasonal paddling, outdoor recreation, nature, and fitness programs.

Facility Rentals

919-996-3141
lakejohnsonrentals@raleighnc.gov

Rental Information

Request your rental online using RecLink. 

• All complete permit requests are processed in the order in which they are received. Please allow 7 business days for forms to be processed.
• All permits must be submitted 6 weeks to 6 months in advance of the event date.
• For more information about renting our venues, please see our Facility Rentals Brochure.
• Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

It is recommended to review the Lake Johnson Indoor Facility Rules and the Lake Johnson Park Picnic Shelter Rules prior to submitting a rental request for either the Waterfront Center or booking a shelter rental.

Waterfront Center Conference Room

• This spacious room features a beautiful vaulted ceiling with a panoramic view of the lake.
• $75/hour (2-hour minimum)
• Max Capacity: 50 people
• Dimensions: 23' × 35'

Conference Room/Veranda Combo

• Add the covered deck area to your rental and bring an outdoor component that is protected from the elements.
• $105/hour (2-hour minimum)
• Max Capacity: 50 people

Conference Room/Veranda/Deck Combo

• Expand your conference room/veranda rental to include most of the deck ideal for outdoor games like cornhole.
• $135/hour (2-hour minimum)
• Max Capacity: 50 people

Waterfront Center Rental Fees

Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility. 

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Shelters

Rent a shelter online using RecLink. 

Take note: Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Small Shelters

• $10/hour (2-hour minimum)
• Max. capacity: 15 people
• Spruce Shelter: Adjacent to bathrooms, ADA accessible
• Hemlock Shelter: Approximately .2 miles from bathrooms, not ADA accessible

Medium Shelter

• $12/hour (2-hour minimum)
• Max capacity: 30 people
• Longleaf Shelter: Approximately .3 miles from the bathrooms, not ADA accessible

Shelter Rules

• Alcohol is not permitted at any shelter.
• Shelters and grills are to be used on a first-come, first-served basis unless rented.
• All shelters and grills are closed at sunset and should be vacated at that time.

View other shelter locations