Historic Yates Mill County Park

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Historic Yates Mill County Park

This 174-acre wildlife park features Wake County's last operating 18th-century, water-powered gristmill. The mill is supported by a 16-foot-tall stone dam and a 24-acre pond. The park features a big visitor center with an exhibit hall, while the surrounding natural areas include over three miles of hiking trails.

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address4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC
openingHoursDaily from 8am
phone+1 919 856 6675
websitewake.gov/parks/yatesmill
facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/yatesmill/

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