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Exterior shot of Carolina Pines community center

Carolina Pines Park

Updated: Jul 10, 2026

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Community Center Dog Park Tennis Courts Volleyball Courts Fields Playgrounds Community Center Hours

Year 1972 | Acres 38.7

BEAM solar-powered EV charger available.

Contact

 

919-996-6435

Tonya Henderson Director
Tonya.Henderson@raleighnc.gov 

Nickey Brewster Assistant Director
Nickey.Brewster@raleighnc.gov 

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Address

Carolina Pines Park
2305 Lake Wheeler Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603

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Community Center

Various exercise machines and equipment in the Carolina Pines Park weight room

Weight Room

  • 1 recumbent bike
  • 2 treadmills
  • 1 elliptical
  • 1 universal machine
  • Life fitness free weights
  • $15 for 30-day membership

Rentals

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

  • All rooms/spaces must be rented for a minimum of two hours.
  • There is a $15 application fee.
  • A $100 damage deposit is required for all rentals. It may be refunded if the renter adheres to the contract and stays within the rented time.
  • There is an additional fee of $30 per hour for any rentals that occur outside of operating hours.
  • Non-Resident Rental Fee: A 25% fee applies to the hourly rental rate for non-residents. This fee does not apply to security deposits, staffing fees, or other additional charges.

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.

A large open gymnasium at Carolina Pines park with multiple basketball hoops

Gymnasium

A medium sized open class room at Carolina Pines Park

Medium Club Room

  • Capacity: 49
  • 843 sq. ft.
  • $40/hr
A second larger room at Carolina Pines Park

Large Club Room

  • Capacity: 73
  • 948 sq. ft.
  • $65/hr
A third extra large open room at Carolina Pines Park

Extra Large Club Room

  • Capacity: 108
  • 1240 sq. ft.
  • $85/hr

Warming Kitchen

  • Food may only be warmed, not prepared from scratch.
  • Whirlpool oven/stove & refrigerator
  • Sink
  • $25/hr
One of two outdoor picnic shelters at Carolina Pines Park.

Picnic Shelter

  • Capacity: 36-60
  • 8 tables
  • 2 grills
  • $15/hr
  • No electricity

View other shelter locations

Dog Park

Fenced in area with trees for dogs to play at Carolina Pines dog park.

Tennis Courts

Multiple outdoor tennis courts at Carolina Pines Park.
  • 3 courts
  • Push button lighting from dusk to 10 p.m.
  • No backboards

Volleyball Courts

Two outdoor sand volleyball courts with nets at Carolina Pines Park

Fields

Request your field rental online using RecLink or contact Athletics at 919-996-6836.

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.

A large softball field at Carolina Pines Park

Softball Field #1

  • Distance: 293 ft
  • Lighting: Yes
A softball field at Carolina Pines Park

Softball Field #2

  • Distance: 289 ft
  • Lighting: Yes
A third youth baseball field at Carolina Pines Park

Youth Baseball Field #3

  • Distance: 180 ft
  • Lighting: Yes

View other field locations

Playgrounds

a large colorful playground with children playing

New Accessible Playground

Smaller playground for younger kids with slide at Carolina Pines Park

Ages 2-5

Sand surface

A second larger playground for kids ages 5 to 12 at Carolina Pines Park

Ages 5-12

Sand surface

View other playground locations. 

Community Center Hours

 
Monday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tuesday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Thursday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday:
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday:
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday:
1 p.m.–6 p.m.

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