Constructed in 1956 with the aid of the Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Wheeler once served as Raleigh's secondary auxiliary water-supply lake.
Beginning in 2010, Lake Wheeler was reinstated as a primary water supply for Raleigh and surrounding Wake County communities and feeds water to the Dempsey Benton Water Treatment Plant.
Amenities
Access to the Waterfront Center
Restroom Facilities and Lake Overlook
Boat Rentals
Personal Boat Launches
Fishing Loaner Program
Shelter
Volleyball Courts
Playground for 2-12yrs
All visitors fishing must have a current North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) fishing license. Stop by the park office and find out about the Rod and Reel Tackle Loaner program.