Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center

Information

919-996-3141 | email
Director Mark Elmore | Assistant Director Julia Babuin

Park Office/Woodland Center

• Come by the Woodland Center to learn about the park, take a class or access the greenway trail.
• Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 8 p.m., or 9 p.m. (depending on month)
• Classes, programs, and special events may lengthen hours

Park Rules

• Swimming/wading is not allowed
• All dogs must be under control and on a leash at all times. Pet owners must clean up after their pet, waste bags are available in the park
• Bank fishing is not allowed, fish only from boats and the pedestrian bridge at Waterfront Program Center – all N.C. fishing regulations apply
• Alcohol is not allowed
• Smoking is only permitted in the parking lot
• Hammocking is not allowed except on designated posts (see park map for locations)
• Drones are not allowed without a permit from the Special Events Office at 919-996-2200
• Collecting, removing, or introducing plants or animals of any kind is not allowed
• Biking is allowed only on the paved greenway and the woodchip trail leading to the boardwalk at the headwaters of the lake
• Please stay on designated trails
• All City of Raleigh Ordinances apply

Programs

Current Programs

• Fitness and Yoga Guide
• Nature Programs Guide
• Adult Nature Programs
• Ballroom Dance Classes
• Family Nature Programs
• Yoga Programs
• Youth Nature Programs

Amenities

Access to Greenway and Park Trails

• Walnut Creek Trail Map
• Get direct access to Park's trail system
• Short 15 minute walk from the Waterfront Program Center

Nature Preserve

• Lake Johnson has a dual park designation as half a metro park and half as a Nature Preserve. You can access the Nature Preserve portions of the park located on the south end of the park, from the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center through the park’s trail system.
• Come site out on our back deck and observe the birds that come to the feeders located on the bird’s nest

QR Fit Trail

QR Fit Trail

• Six stations, found on the west side of the park, cover approximately a one mile loop where patrons can stop and use their smart phones' 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.
• View QR Fit locations

Site Rentals

919-996-3141 | email

Rental Information

• To begin rental process please complete and submit the Rental Inquiry Form and submit it to park office either in person or email to LJWoodlandCtr@raleighnc.gov
• Submission does not guarantee reservation. All complete inquiry forms are processed in the order that they are received by park office. Incomplete forms will not be processed.
• Alcohol allowed with approved alcohol permit. See additional fees for more information.

Dogwood Room

• $80/hour (2-hour minimum)
• Capacity: 95 seated banquet style with tables and chairs.
• This spacious room features a beautiful vaulted ceiling, floor-to-ceiling views of the park, and direct access to the kitchen and deck. Audio-visual equipment includes Wi-Fi, mounted projector, screen, speakers, and microphones. (Add to rental for $25 fee) Dimensions: 42’ x 32’.
• Please ask about additional rental fees and catering policies.

Lady's Slipper Room

• $65/hour (2-hour minimum)
• Capacity: 30 people seated at tables and chairs banquet style.
• An ideal classroom or meeting space for a more intimate group. Includes direct access to the kitchen and deck. Audio-visual equipment includes wi-fi and HDTV monitor. (Add to rental for $25 fee) Dimensions: 24’ x 26’.
• Please ask about additional rental fees and catering policies.

Other Rentable Spaces

• Warming Kitchen ($25/hour): Includes a refrigerator, freezer, stove, microwave, and counter space. Drop-down dividers open to provide convenient access to both the Dogwood and Lady’s Slipper Rooms. May only be used in conjunction with meeting space rental.
• Gallery ($30/hour): This hall offers additional space to set up tables or allow your guests to mingle. May only be rented if both the Dogwood and Lady Slipper Rooms are reserved.
• Deck ($35/hour): Easily accessible from both main rooms, this space offers shade, stunning views, and fresh air.
• Bird’s Nest ($35/hour): Walk among the trees with this Deck extension.

Additional Fees

• $15 Non-refundable application fee
• $40 Setup/Cleanup fee
• $25 Electronics Usage Fee: Gain access to facility audio/visual equipment in rented space(s)
• $100 Alcohol Permit Fee: Alcohol permits accepted (must be submitted three weeks 21 business days prior to event). Permits only allow for consumption of beer, wine, and champagne in rented spaces. No spirits or liquors are permitted. Alcohol only permitted with approved permit.
• $40 After-Hours Fee: Rentals may extend as late as 10 p.m. Applies only to hours beyond normal operations
• $100 Refundable Security/Damage Deposit fee