Apex Community Park

This 160 acre park offers athletic fields and courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, fitness and nature trails, and a 50+ acre lake.

We're renovating part of this park! Click here for project details.

Park Details

  • Park Entrance: 2200 Laura Duncan Road
  • Lake Trail Entrance: 1808 Lake Pine Drive
  • Phone: (919) 249-3402
  • Hours of Operation: 6:30 am - 10:00 pm (year round)

Park Features

  • 2 Street Hockey Rinks
  • 3 sand volleyball courts
  • 6 tennis courts
  • 3 lighted pickleball courts
  • Elevate Fitness Course
  • 2 basketball courts
  • 3 ball fields and 2 batting cages (reserved for league play)
  • Playground and swings (ages 2-12)
  • Restroom facilities
  • 3+ miles of developed nature and fitness trails (2 miles of paved greenway, 1 mile natural walking trail)
  • Large and Small Shelters
  • Picnic Areas (with grills)
  • Fishing dock (fishing permit required) - Apex Community Park is part of the NC Wildlife Community Fishing Program and is stocked with channel catfish. This pier is wheelchair accessible.
  • Vessel launch (vessel permit required) - Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, sailboards, john boats and rowing skulls are allowed on the lake and must be launched from the designated launch site only. Vessels may not exceed 14ft in length.

  1. Apex Community Park Nature Trail Closure

    A small section of the Nature Trail at Apex Community Park will be closed for repairs on 2/25. Read on...

  2. Beaver Creek Greenway Closure

    A section of Beaver Creek Greenway between Kelly Road and Patterson Grove will be closed 2/26 - 2/27 for bridge repairs. Read on...

  3. Apex Nature Park Restrooms Closed

    Due to water line issues, the Nature Park/Seymour Fields restrooms will be closed until repairs are made. Read on...
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Apex Community Park Playground Renovation Project

This project provides design and engineering services to enhance ADA accessibility at the playground adjacent to the baseball fields. The improvements will replace existing play equipment with new, inclusive features and incorporate ADA-accessible ramps and walkways connecting the playground to adjacent parking lots, creating a more welcoming, safe and accessible play environment for visitors of all abilities.

Status (2/19/2026)

  • Current Status: Pre-Design phase
  • Project Lead: Town of Apex, Angela Reincke
  • Timeline: Anticipated completion TBD
  • Funding Source: General Fund