Lake Johnson Park

Contact

Main | 919-233-2121
Park Manager| Mark Elmore
lakejohnsonrentals@raleighnc.gov

Lake Johnson Pool
Waterfront Center and Rentals
Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Address

4601 Avent Ferry Road

Raleigh, NC 27606

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Waterfront Center, Rentals and Picnic Shelters

Come by the Waterfront Center to rent a boat, pay for a private launch, sign up for a class, check out a free rod and reel, or grab a snack before you hit the trail. Open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk (closed Mondays from October - April)

Note: Classes, programs, and special events may lengthen hours. Boat rentals have ended for the season. Stay tuned for updates when we reopen in 2020.

Find out more about rentals and the waterfront center

Lake Johnson Pool

A seasonal pool with:

Spray ground
Baby pool
Lap & recreation pool

View location, contact info and hours

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Come by the Woodland Center to learn about the park, take a class or access the greenway trail.

Visit the Woodland Center web page

Trails

Along a section of Walnut Creek Greenway Trail
East side is 2.8 miles of paved trail
West side is 1.5 miles of unpaved trail
Biking is allowed only on the paved greenway and the woodchip trail leading to the boardwalk at the headwaters of the lake

View trail map

Other Park Amenities

Boat Launches

Lake hours: Tuesday-Sunday; 8 a.m. to 30 minutes before sunset. The lake may close at any point during the day for weather, programs, or safety reasons. If you hear 3 horn blasts, return to the Waterfront Program Center immediately and exit the water.

Lake Johnson allows privately owned, car-top boats to be launched with a small fee during the Waterfront Program Center's operating hours. No Trailers
Gas-powered motors are not allowed. Paddles or electric trolling motors only.
Boats may only be launched from the Waterfront Program Center beach.
Launch fees are to be paid before accessing the lake.
Launch Fees: City Resident - $4 day, Non Resident - $6 day, and Senior (62+) - $2 day

Boat rentals have ended for the season. Stay tuned for updates when we reopen in 2020.

Fishing

Bank fishing is prohibited
Fishing is permitted from our boardwalk, rental boats, or personal boats
A current NC fishing license is required to fish at Lake Johnson.
Rod and Reel Loaner Program - with an ID you can borrow a rod and reel from us for free.
We do NOT sell bait.

QR Fit Trail

Six stations, found on the west side of the park, covering approximately a one-mile loop where patrons can stop and use their smartphones' QR reader app to access short videos that lead one through specific types of exercises.
Patrons can now easily combine upper body, core, flexibility and lower body exercises with walking or running.

Park Rules

Swimming/wading is not allowed
All dogs must be under control and on a leash
Pet owners must clean up after their pet
Alcohol is only permitted at special events that have applied for a City of Raleigh Alcohol permit
Smoking is only permitted in the parking lot
Biking is allowed only on the paved greenway and the woodchip trail leading to the boardwalk at the headwaters of the lake
Hammocking is not allowed in the park
Drones are not allowed without permit from the Special Events office 919-996–2200
Shelters and grills are to be used on a “first come, first served” basis unless previously rented
All shelters and grills are closed at sunset, and should be vacated at that time