A shot of the lake and trails at Shelley Lake

Shelley Lake Park


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Sertoma Arts Center Trails Fishing and Lake Courts Playgrounds Public Art Hours

Year 1972 | Acres 144.8

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Report a Greenway or Park Maintenance Issue
Ask Raleigh
919-996-4115

Greenway Planning and Greenway Map Requests
parkplan@raleighnc.gov
919-996-3285

Greenway Maintenance
William Hamilton
Greenway Manager
william.hamilton@raleighnc.gov

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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

  • Fishing is allowed from the Shelley Lake Pier only.
  • Those who fish must have a fishing license, and they must use live bait.
  • Bank fishing and fishing from pedestrian bridges is prohibited.
  • 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.

Public Art

Mural of turtle and anole on a garage door set back in the trees of Shelley Lake Park

Mural in Shelley Lake Park by Brook Ramsey 

There is public art throughout the park and along the lake trail. 

View the locations of the artwork and learn more about Shelley Lake Park public art

Hours

NOVEMBER–FEBRUARY

 
Monday:
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday:
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday:
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday:
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday:
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday:
8 a.m.–6 p.m.

March

 
Monday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wednesday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thursday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.

APRIL–SEPTEMBER

 
Monday:
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Tuesday:
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Wednesday:
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Thursday:
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday:
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday:
7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday:
7 a.m.–8 p.m.

OCTOBER

 
Monday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wednesday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thursday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday:
8 a.m.–7 p.m.

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