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Discover history and fun that the entire family will appreciate in this 
beautiful Wake County park.  Historic Oak View offers tours that detail 
the rich 150 year history of this antebellum plantation turned sharecropping farm.

DOT COM. >> A TO COUNTY PARK IS A PUBLIC PARK AND ALSO A HISTORIC SITE. SO IT'S A GREAT PLACE TO COME FOR THE DAY. ENJOY THE OUTDOORS IN NATURE, BUT ALSO LEARN ABOUT THE VERY IMPORTANT HISTORY THAT OCCURRED ON THIS LIST. THE PROPERTY'S HISTORY OR A FOX. THE TRANSITION FROM AN ANTEBELLUM PLANTATION AND ABOUT THE 18 30'S MANAGE SYSTEM OF SHARE CROPPING AND TENANT AFTER EMANCIPATION. AND THERE WERE 10 OF FARMERS AND SHARE CROPPERS HERE UNTIL ABOUT THE MID 20TH CENTURY. SO THERE'VE BEEN LOTS OF DIFFERENT FAMILIES WHO'VE LIVED AND WORKED HERE AND BUILT COMMUNITY HERE FOR ABOUT 150 YEARS. WE SEVERAL DIFFERENT TRAILS. WE HAVE BREAK PAST THE GOES THROUGH ALL THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND THEN LEAD OUT TO THE PEACH AND GROWS. AND THEN WE DO ALSO HAVE HIKING TRAILS. YOU HIKE BOTH OF THEM. IT'S ABOUT A MILE OF MORE AND THEN NATURE WOODS AREA WE ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT PICK PECANS FROM THE HISTORIC PECAN GROVE A STARTING NOVEMBER 1ST, ALL THE WAY TO THE END OF THE MONTH. SO YOU CAN COME ANYTIME DURING OUR OPERATING HOURS, WHICH ARE 8.30, IN THE MORNING TO 05:00PM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AND ONE TO 05:00PM ON SUNDAYS. IT'S A FUN ACTIVITY TO DO. WE'RE NOT A COMMERCIAL ORCHARD. THESE ARE HISTORIC TREES. SOME OF THEM ARE OVER 100 YEARS OLD. SO YOU'RE PROBABLY NOT GOING TO PICK IN A FEW CANS FOR YOUR PIE, BUT IT'S A REALLY FUN ACTIVITY TO DO, ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS BECAUSE THEY CAN SEARCH THROUGH YOU PICK THE ONES THAT HAVE FALLEN DOWN ONTO THE GROUND. SO YOU KIND OF HAVE TO SEARCH THROUGH THE GOOD ONES, THE BAD ONES. SO IT'S KIND OF LIKE A SCAVENGER HUNT FOR KIDS. WE DO TOURS FOR THE PUBLIC. WE HAVE PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT ARE SCHEDULED. WE ADVERTISE THEM ONLINE. WE ALSO DO ORGANIZED GROUP PROGRAM. ANY GROUP CAN COME AND SCHEDULE A TOUR WITH US. AND WE'RE ALSO A VERY BIG FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS. SO LOTS OF SECOND 3RD AND 4TH GRADERS, ESPECIALLY FROM WAKE COUNTY COME HERE IN THE FALL AND THE SPRING AND THEY LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY HERE. THEY LEARN ABOUT CHANGE OVER TIME. THEY LEARN ABOUT OUR AND THEY GET TO SPEND A DAY HERE LEARNING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF OAKFIELD. WE ALSO HAVE A VISITOR CENTER THAT HAS A REALLY POPULAR KIDS PLAY AREAS CALLED THE FARMERS SO ONCE AGAIN, GOING BACK TO THE KID FRIENDLY NURSE OF THIS PARK, THERE'S AN INDOOR PLAY AREA AND THERE'S ANOTHER PLAY AREA AND THE LIVESTOCK BARN. I CAN'T NOT OUR GOATS AND OUR CHECK INS. WE HAVE 4 GOATS HERE THAT ARE VERY FRIENDLY. WE WELCOME. VISITORS CAN BRING FOOD FOR THEM. IT NEEDS TO BE EITHER DICED UP CARROTS OR APPLES, BUT THEY'RE FRIENDLY. WHETHER YOU HAVE FOOD OR NOT. AND THEN WE ALSO HAVE 10 CHECK SO THEY'RE REALLY FUN TO WATCH AS WELL. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU COME VISIT HISTORIC OAK VIEW COUNTY PARK. IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PARK AND OUR PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS, IT CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WAKE DOT GOV. SLASH PARKS SLASH OAK VIEW

Historic Oak View County Park

Historic Oak View County Park has a couple of new programs for families this summer -- an in-person storytime and poetry rocks.



Oak View park plans in-person storytime, offers up poetry rocks

Henry and Oscar at Historic Oak View County Park

In my opinion, we all could use more baby goats in our lives because just look at them. And so I'm thrilled to report that Historic Oak View County Park now has two baby goats where you can see them for free at any time (during the hours they are on view, of course).



Baby Goat Alert: Historic Oak View County Park welcomes Henry and Oscar

Historic Oak View County Park will mark Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in April with a StoryWalk featuring a picture book about Dr. Temple Grandin and a social narrative designed to help kids on the autism spectrum enjoy the experience.



Oak View County Park to launch StoryWalk in April to celebrate autism awareness month

StoryWalk at Oak View

As we move into spring, we take a look at what's happening at Historic Oak View County Park. 

Even with COVID suspending the usual events, Historic Oak View County Park finds an audience

Emily Catherman Fryar, Historic Oak View County Park manager, with Walt, the goat

Here's a fun activity for young animal lovers out there and kids who need to brush up on their reading and writing skills: You can become a pen pal with the goats at Historic Oak View County Park.

Become a pen pal - with Historic Oak View County Park's goats

Goats at Historic Oak View County Park

Historic Oak View County Park features a grove of pecan trees, which were originally planted in the early 1900s. And each fall, the grove is open to pecan picking or, rather, pecan picking up.

Historic Oak View County Park is open for pecan picking

Pecan Grove at Historic Oak View County Park

Historic Oak View County Park is giving visitors the chance to read a picture book and take a nature hike, all at the same time.

Take the Kids: Go on a StoryWalk at Historic Oak View County Park

Storywalk at Historic Oak View County Park

Historic Oak View County Park in Wake County is hosting a drop-in activity that combines children's books and a nature walk.

Take a StoryWalk at Historic Oak View County Park in August

The My Oak View Park Pack can be borrowed at any time during the park's operating hours, according to its monthly newsletter. It includes a make-your-own visual schedule, maps, sensory-seeking toys, noise-muffling headphones and suggestions for making your visit an enjoyable experience.

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