About Forest Park
Forest Park is a Winston-Salem city park with a playground, picnic shelter, three lighted tennis courts, restroom, playground, ball fields, baseball/softball diamonds, and fitness trail. The park is convenient to the Waughtown, Happy Hill, and Arcadia neighborhoods and makes a perfect park for families looking to stay fit, play some sports, or just burn some energy.
Forest Park Amenities
- Baseball / Softball Diamond
- Lighted Tennis Courts
- Playground
- Two Playgrounds on Elementary Grounds
- Electrical Outlets
- Grill
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Restrooms
- Walking Trail
- & More
Forest Park Hours
Forest Park Hours:
- Monday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Forest Park Picnic Shelter
Picnic Shelter Rental Fees
Monday through Thursday Rental Fees:
- City Resident: $25
- Non-City Resident: $40
Friday Through Sunday and Holidays
- City Resident: $35
- Non-City Resident: $55
Picnic Shelter Amenities & Seating
- 1 electrical outlet
- 1 small grill
- 4 8-foot tables
- Ballfield in the park
- Overhead lighting
- Restroom
- Seats approximately 64
Renting a Shelter
To learn how to rent a shelter, please review the Renting a Shelter page.
Forest Park Par Course & Trail
The par course at Forest Park is 0.904 miles (4,774 feet) long. This par course and nature trail is partial dirt and gravel surface and winds through trees, hills, and park features which is a great way to keep an eye on your kids while working out.
