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Lake Johnson Park


4601 Avent Ferry Rd.

Raleigh, NC 27606

(919) 233-2121

 

General Information

Lake Johnson Park is composed of a 150+ acre lake and 300+ acres of land surrounding the lake.  The lake/park offers boating (rentals and personal launches; non-motorized, non-trailored), picnic shelters , concessions,  facility rentals, greenway trails, and a vast array of classesspecial events  and recreational opportunities for the entire family. Lake Johnson has 3.5 miles of paved greenway trails and 1.9 miles of unpaved trails.  Biking is prohibited on the Unpaved Trail.  Lake Johnson is great for fishing; largemouth bass, shell cracker, crappie, bream, catfish, and carp. Come out and start your adventure today! Also enjoy the waterfront concert series during the summer months.

 

Hours of Operation

Lake Johnson Park is open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset.  Classes, programs, and special events may lengthen hours.

Lake Johnson Park will be closed on the following days:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day


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For More Information Contact:
Lila Mill
Lake Johnson Supervisor
Parks and Recreation Department
4600 Avent Ferry Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
919-233-2121

Coley Hughes
Lake Johnson Asst. Park Manager
Parks and Recreation Department
4601 Avent Ferry Road
Raleigh , NC 27606
919-233-2121

Richard Costello
Raleigh Lakes Director
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-807-8377