Wendell Parks and Recreation

08/28/2026

🐜 Project Antenna Update! We have some good news to share this Friday from our ants study at Wendell Park.

The number of ants in the traps is increasing! Partly due to the season as colony sizes grow. We don't have historical data yet to compare to past years, though. This year will serve as a baseline on if efforts are working.

Dr. Hayes and his team have said that they have noticed some areas having fewer ants than before.

As for the bait: it is definitely being consumed! We're seeing an average of just over half of the bait put out being consumed weekly over the past ~2 months. The past drought actually helped with that. More bait taken = less ants overall.

The NC State team is entering their final stretch of fieldwork at Wendell Park for the year, with ideas for next year. We're eager to share that they will be out at our annual Treat Trail this Halloween to share what they are doing! More to come.

Need to catch up on the project? Visit townofwendellnc.gov/ants.

08/17/2026

🏆 CHAMPS.

Congratulations to the Wendell 7-8 Blue All-Stars, who have won the Tar Heel Leagues Inc. Coach Pitch State Championship in Williamston!

An outstanding job by this team and coaches. Well done. Wendell is so proud of you!

08/03/2026

Senior Walking at the Community Center this week (Aug 3 - Aug 7) will take place from 7 AM to 8:45 AM (instead of to 10) due to the Wendell Police Department's scheduled Camp Choices. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Zumba and Fitness Drumming at the Community Center are canceled for this Friday, August 7.

07/30/2026

What happens when you give our staff a disposable camera for a week?

Happy National Parks & Recreation Month! Proud to recognize this all-star team.

07/27/2026

UPDATE: This program has ended for the summer. Thanks to all who participated! (7/28/26)

🍎 Our FREE Summer Foods Program continues this week! Kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy a healthy meal at the Wendell Community Center on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 PM to 1 PM.

Meals are eat-in only. For questions, call us at (919) 366-2266.

07/23/2026

⚾️ Our 8U All-Stars are on their way to Williamston for the District Tournament! Join us in wishing them the best of luck!

07/20/2026

Our Park Maintenance Technician II spot is closing applications this Wednesday, July 22! Apply today and join us.

Learn more at townofwendellnc.gov/jobs.

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

Congrats to the Wendell 8U Blue All-Stars as they battled back to win the Tar Heel league District 4 Coach Pitch Championship this weekend!

State Championships are in Williamston from July 23rd to July 26th. Good luck team! ⚾️