Wake County is adding a new park to its growing list of outdoor spots for the general public. Everyone, meet Kellam-Wyatt Farm.

About the farm:

Ariel image of the land taken in 1971 by Wake County Parks

Now sitting on 59 acres in east-central Wake County between Raleigh and Knightdale, this three-generation family farm and woodland sanctuary has been an agricultural hub for years, starting off as a cotton farm in the 1850s and later growing tobacco, cotton, and turfgrass + raising livestock on the land in the 1950s. Click here to get the full history of the land, from the 1800s to now.

What Wake County is planning for the park:

The county has identified has three focal points for shaping a new park for residents to enjoy — to provide open space, add recreation and leisure areas + provide environmental and cultural education.

✅ Open space: For Kellam-Wyatt Farm, Wake County Parks and Recreation will preserve the land’s natural resources and wildlife while providing a place for people to enjoy activities such as hiking and exploring the park.

✅ Recreation and leisure: Wake County Parks desires to provide a space for visitors to enjoy more outdoor activities such as trails, volleyball courts, boat rentals, picnic shelters, and fishing.

✅ Environmental and cultural education: Wake County Parks will introduce education programs that allow visitors to understand the history and natural environments of Wake County.

The Kellam-Wyatt Farm Master Plan:

Planned quadrants for Kellam-Wyatt Farm by Wake County Parks

Designs are underway for the master plan, but Wake County is looking for resident feedback to guide them on next steps.

To share your thoughts on the Kellam-Wyatt Farm Master Plan, take their survey by Sunday, November 1 for the chance to have your voice heard by the county’s Parks and Recreation team as they look for what types of amenities and activities could be included on the property.

Before you get started on the survey, check out the virtual tour of the property to get a better idea of the land and how it can best be utilized. Wake County hopes to complete the master plan by spring 2021.