Lake Johnson Park

Overview

• The Park Office is located at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center.
• View the Lake Johnson Park Map
• View Parking Information
• Subscribe to Lakes Newsletter to receive email updates.
• View Park Alerts

Amenities

Fishing

• Fishing is permitted from the boardwalk, rental boats, or personal paddle craft (All NC fishing regulations apply)
• Rod and Reel Loaner – for more information, view the Waterfront Program Center information.

Hammock Posts

• Hammock posts are installed along the greenway trail to provide the opportunity to stop, relax and enjoy the lake views. Hammocking is only permitted in designated areas. See park map for locations.

Wildlife Viewing

• Walk the park trails or sit at one of the numerous spots along the trails to observe wildlife found throughout the park.

QR Fit Trail

• Patrons can now easily combine upper body, core, flexibility and lower body exercises with walking or running. 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.
• A personal mobile device with cellular data required to access workouts
• Easily accessed from the Thomas G Crowder Woodland Center located at 5611 Jaguar Park Dr.

Trails

Paved Greenway

• Approximately 2.8 miles of paved greenway loops around the east side of the lake and is a part of  the Walnut Creek Greenway Trail 
• More information about the Capital Area Greenway System 
• Trailhead parking:
  • Lake Dam Parking Lot: 1320 Lake Dam Rd.
  • South Parking Lot: 5041 Avent Ferry Rd

Natural Surface Trails

• Approximately 1.5 miles of unpaved, natural surface trail that loops around the west side of the lake, getting you closer to nature.
• Bikes not permitted on the south half of trail section
• Trailhead parking:
  • Thomas G Crowder Woodland Center: 5611 Jaguar Park Dr.
  • South Parking Lot: 5041 Avent Ferry Rd

Programs

Join us for one of our many programs offered at Lake Johnson Park!

• Upcoming Programs at Lake Johnson
• Art and Fitness Programs
• Nature and Outdoor Recreation Programs
• Group Programs Brochure
• Group Program Request Form

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

919-996-3141 | Email 
5611 Jaguar Park Dr | Assistant Park Manager Julia Babuin

• Park Office
• Programs
• Facility Rentals 
• View details and hours

Waterfront Center

919-996-3141 | Email 
4601 Avent Ferry Rd | Assistant Park Manager Chris Hill 

• Programs
• Boat Rentals and Personal Launches
• Facility Rentals 
• View details and hours 

Lake Johnson Pool

919-233-2111 | Email
5623 Jaguar Park Dr | Facility Director (Summer) Reba Lewis

• Seasonal Pool
• Spray Ground
• Baby pool
• Lap & recreation pool
• View details and hours