HPAC opens May 23
Holding Park Aquatic Center (HPAC) will open for the 2026 season on May 23 and remain open through Labor Day.
Amenities & Features
- Six-lane, 25-yard lap pool
- Two water slides with plunge pool (must be 44" tall)
- Children's pool with water play
- Concession stand
Daily Admission Fees
Daily admission fees for Wake Forest residents are $1 for children ages 2 and under; $4 for children ages 3-12; and $5 for patrons ages 13-59; and $4 for ages 60 and over.
Daily admission fees for non-Wake Forest residents are $2 for children ages 2 and under; $6 for children ages 3-12; and $7 for patrons ages 13-59; and $6 for ages 60 and over.
Register & Pay in Advance
Patrons must register and pay online for each session in advance, walk-ins will be allowed if space permits.
Pre-registration opens 14 days in advance, and closes when full.
Open swim times will be scheduled in three-hour blocks, with one-half hour in between. A maximum of 200 patrons will be allowed inside the facility during each session.
Punch Pass
Beginning in May, patrons may purchase a Punch Pass worth 20 daily swim sessions at HPAC. Punch Passes will be available to Wake Forest residents for $60 and non-Wake Forest residents for $100.
Punch Passes must be purchased online and retrieved during normal operating hours at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
Please note: “Punch Pass” will be shown as a “payment” option on the daily swim session registration site, and the pass must be presented to HPAC staff prior to entry.
Health & Safety Guidelines
HPAC patrons can help stay healthy by practicing these health and safety guidelines:
- Use hand sanitizer;
- Maintain a social distance of six feet from others;
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze;
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Rental Options
Please note: The Holding Park Aquatic Center is not available to rent.
However, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department offers a variety of rental locations to help you host your event! Whether you are hosting a family reunion, wedding, reception, or birthday party, we are here for you!