Harris Lake County Park

06/11/2026

Did you know that Gnorman is an art lover? Today, he's trying to decide which of our new park postcards is his favorite, but each one is so beautiful that it's impossible for him to choose! Maybe you all can help him decide? Be sure to stop by our Day Use restroom building to grab your favorite postcard, and comment below to let Gnorman know what you chose!

Want to enter the Instagram Contest in 2026 and have a chance at seeing your picture on a postcard next year? Just tag your photo with the tag and you are in the running for a feature and a great prize!

06/10/2026

"Mystery" eggs! Bird nesting season is in full swing! Sometimes we encounter eggs in our nest boxes we haven't seen before and have to catch a glimpse of an adult in order to correctly identify them. Any guesses as to what species these belong to? Hint: It's one of our summer migrants! Check the comments for the reveal.

06/09/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

Looking for a part-time position? We are seeking a Park Aide of Maintenance and Operations for Harris Lake County Park and the Wake County section of the American To***co Trail! Park Aides learn a variety of tasks to assist with daily operations, landscaping, trail maintenance, and more. If interested check the link below for full job description and info on how to apply.

https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/parks-recreation-open-space/about-wake-county-parks-recreation-and-open-space/employment-opportunities

06/08/2026

We’re celebrating 50 years of Parks, Recreation and Open Space with a brand-new Choose Your Own Adventure Challenge! Pick up a tracker at any park or preserve, explore new spaces or attend programs, and earn 10 points per visit. Hit 50 points and you’ll receive a special anniversary prize!

wake.gov/parks50/challenge

06/06/2026

The second community meeting to find out more about the future Haleys Branch mountain bike trails is coming up on Thursday, July 9.

We heard you! Come find out how your feedback helped shape the schematic design of the future at Lake Crabtree County Park! 🚵‍♀️

Join Parks for our second community meeting:

📆 Thursday, July 9
🕟 4-7 p.m. (drop in anytime!)
📍 Downtown Cary Park, Academy Pavilion Event Space

Get all the details: https://bit.ly/4u5NsIw

Town of Cary, NC
Town of Morrisville, NC
Triangle Off-Road Cyclists

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Instagram's .thegreatdane for being chosen the winner of the May Instagram Contest for this beautiful boating selfie taken at ! Want to enter the contest in 2026? Just tag your photo with the tag and you are in the running for a feature and a great prize.

06/04/2026

Can you spot the camouflaged critter on this Common Milkweed? 👀
Let us know when you see it! 💚 We'll post a close-up in the comments.

06/03/2026

Spring isn't just a time for bird and mammal babies; it's also a season for spiderlings! 🕷️

Pictured below is a female Crab Spider (Family Thomisidae) with her egg sac, hidden within the fold of a fallen leaf. Crab Spiders differ from many other spider species, in that they rarely build webs, preferring instead to use camouflage to hide and ambush their prey. This means that they have to get creative when it comes to finding a safe place to keep their eggs!

Crab Spiders favor the undersides of logs and leaves as nesting locations, and the female will stay near her clutch to keep them clean and parasite-free. A single egg sac like this can contain up to 200 eggs, which will all hatch at once in order to overwhelm and confuse any potential predators. Soon after hatching, the young spiderlings will disperse to begin their lives as solitary ambush hunters, just like their mother. While many might not call them "cute" like they would a duckling or fawn, these little spiderlings will be a vital (and, in our opinion, adorable) part of our local ecosystem!

Photo Credit: Amy Sidoti

06/01/2026

! Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division preserves open space, promotes stewardship, and provides equitable and inclusive education and outdoor recreation for a diverse and growing community. This month and all year long, Harris Lake County Park welcomes and celebrates our LGBTQIA+ park visitors.

Find our June programs at wake.gov/parks/register