# E. Carroll Joyner Park Winter Historic Farmstead Stroll & Walking Trails > Place to go for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 - Ages: All ages (broad paved trails ideal for strollers, balance bikes, and family walks; historic farm buildings) - Price: Free admission and parking throughout the 111-acre park, historic farmstead, and trails - Organizer: Town of Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources - Official page: https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 10, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/e-carroll-joyner-park-winter-historic-farmstead-stroll-and-walking-tra--listing-055ab19a667472d3c5fae2dd ## About Spanning 111 picturesque acres in Wake Forest, E. Carroll Joyner Park is Wake County's fifth-largest municipal park, celebrating the region's agricultural heritage. In winter, the park's expansive rolling meadows, beautifully restored stone ribbon walls, and historic farmstead structures—including an original mule barn, tobacco barn, cotton gin, and farm manager's house—create an enchanting rural atmosphere. Families can walk three miles of wide, smoothly paved multi-use trails that loop gently across the open terrain, making it effortless to push strollers or supervise young children on scooters and balance bikes. Children love spotting wildlife around the pecan grove and farm pond, exploring the stone-terraced 1,000-seat amphitheater, and warming up inside the modern, heated Joyner Park Community Center. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Over three miles of ten-foot-wide paved asphalt trails provide seamless stroller and wheelchair access throughout the entire park. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated Joyner Park Community Center features comfortable lobby seating, family restrooms with infant changing tables, and covered pavilion porches. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all generations, from infants in strollers to energetic toddlers and school-age children riding bikes. • Sensory Tips: Open, expansive sky views with soothing country breezes; broad paths offer ample room for families needing low-pressure outdoor space. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [Joyner Park Thanksgiving Pecan Grove & Historic Farmstead Trail](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/joyner-park-thanksgiving-pecan-grove-and-historic-farmstead-trail--listing-b4f5ce3f68581fe2065f0285) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · E. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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