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Year 1952 | Acres 500 (Lake is 150 acres)
Lake Johnson has paved greenway and natural surface trails, fishing, public programs, seasonal boat rentals, indoor & outdoor facility rentals, and a swimming pool.
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Year 1952 | Acres 500 (Lake is 150 acres)
Lake Johnson has paved greenway and natural surface trails, fishing, public programs, seasonal boat rentals, indoor & outdoor facility rentals, and a swimming pool.
Park Office - Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center
919-996-3141 | Email
Waterfront Center
919-996-3141 | Email
Lake Johnson Pool
919-233-2111
Lake Johnson Park has a dual designation of metro park and nature preserve. Lake Johnson Park utilizes prescribed burns as a way to manage the park's natural resources. Learn more about prescribed burns in Raleigh Parks.
Accessibility
Lake Johnson has an assortment of accessible amenities in the park. See our park map for general wayfinding and facility locations.
Parking
Lake Johnson has 3 accessible parking spaces located in the parking lot at the waterfront center off Avent Ferry Road as well as 4 accessible parking spaces located in the parking lot at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center located off Jaguar Park Drive. There are 2 accessible parking spaces at the “South” parking lot along Avent Ferry Rd and 1 additional parking space at the Lake Dam Road parking lot.
Access to the Waterfront Center
The accessible entrance to the Waterfront Center is located at the front of the facility. A ramp leads patrons directly to deck, veranda, and restrooms.
Restroom Facilities and Lake Overlook
Restrooms with accessible features are located at the Waterfront Center. The deck and veranda provide a covered area to enjoy the view of Lake Johnson. Restrooms with accessible features are also located at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center. The deck at the Woodland Center provides views of the surrounding Forest at approximately 15 feet above the ground.
Accessible Fishing Dock
The accessible fishing dock is located behind the waterfront center. The access ramp is located off the sidewalk between to waterfront center and the boardwalk across the lake.
For more information about access at the park please call 919-996-3141.
Join us for one of our many programs offered at Lake Johnson Park! Browse and register for programs and classes at Lake Johnson Park on RecLink.
919-996-3141 | Email
5611 Jaguar Park Dr | Assistant Park Manager Julia Embrey
919-996-3141 | Email
4601 Avent Ferry Rd | Assistant Park Manager Chris Hill
Pool at Lake Johnson Park.
919-233-2111 | Email
5623 Jaguar Park Dr | Facility Director (Summer) Reba Lewis