Town of Wake Forest, NC 301 S. Brooks St. Wake Forest, NC 27587-2932 TEL (919) 435-9400 | FAX (919) 435-9419

Come visit Wake Forest - a friendly town where neighbors know neighbors, people walk the streets and the historical district offers something for everyone. If you are looking to relocate to Wake Forest, visit our local government , business , employment , and schools pages to find useful information on moving to Wake Forest.

The town began in 1832 when the North Carolina Baptist Convention, intent on establishing an educational institute to train future ministers, purchased Dr. Calvin Jones' 615-acre plantation north of the existing community of Forestville for $2,000.

Jan 13, 2025 · Wake Forest has won a $13.2 million federal grant to design and build a “mobility hub” for people in central North Carolina, state transportation officials announced today. The N.C. Department of Transportation will administer the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, grant for the town of Wake Forest.

Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is partnering with the Shepherd Center to offer the 2025 SPIRIT of Inclusion Expo on Sunday, March 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.

The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) announced Tuesday, Oct. 8, that Wake Forest Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave., will stop serving as a Hurricane Helene collection site on …

Each video in the series features Community Outreach Assistant (and Wake Forest's 2023 Employee of the Year) Kiel Ortiz answering a frequently asked question he receives from members of our community - usually in 30 seconds or less.

Explore our interactive map to learn more about Wake Forest's growing network of greenways! Pan and zoom to an area of interest, then click on any feature in the map to read more about our greenways. Dunn Creek Greenway

Disclaimer: The individuals depicted have been arrested but not convicted at the time of this posting.This information does not infer or imply guilt of any actions or activity other than their arrest.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Wake Forest Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) combines into a single document the Town's zoning, subdivision, land use, grading, storm water management, and historic preservation regulations. It outlines the requirements for all development activity.