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A shot of the lake and trails at Shelley Lake

Shelley Lake Park

Updated: Mar 21, 2023

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Sertoma Arts Center Trails Fishing and Lake Courts Playgrounds

Year 1972 | Acres 144.8

Contact

 

919-996-2329 

Director Julia Meder
Assistant Director Vacant

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Address

Shelley Lake Park
1400 West Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27614

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Sertoma Arts Center

The exterior of Sertoma Arts Center at Shelley lake Park

Sertoma Arts Center has classes and workshops in painting, drawing, photography, pottery, performing arts, and more. The arts center also offers exhibits, studio spaces, group support, and community outreach

More Information on Sertoma Arts Center

Trails

Part of the scenic, paved trails around the lake
  • 2 miles of paved scenic greenway trails around the lake

Fishing and Lake

Wooden boardwalk pedestrian bridge over Shelley lake with water on right side with trees around

Fishing is permitted off the pedestrian bridge and docks on Shelley Lake Trail.

  • Fishing is allowed at Shelley Lake from the docks or the pedestrian bridge. Bank fishing is prohibited. Those fishing must have a fishing license and they must use live bait. 
  • No personal watercraft are permitted on the lake.

Courts

Outdoor basketball courts with concrete surface

Basketball Courts

  • Concrete surface

Courts are typically available first-come, first-serve. View other court locations.

Playgrounds

One of two playgrounds designed for younger kids with slides and climbing surface

Ages 2 - 5

  • Woodchip surface
A second large playground for older kids with a bigger slide and climbing equipment

Ages 5 - 12

  • Woodchip surface

View other playground locations.