Daily Events During Creek Week

Some programs and activities run every day during Forsyth Creek Week,
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Salem Lake Park

Two people on a boat in Salem Lake while fishing
Address
815 Salem Park Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Get Directions
Phone 336-650-7677
Website https://www.cityofws.org/2129/Salem-Lake

Salem Lake is the largest lake in Winston-Salem and one source of our drinking water. Salem Lake Park is managed by the City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department.

 

Events hosted at Salem Lake Park will meet at the Marina Center at the end of the large parking lot unless otherwise indicated in the event description.

Events at this venue

Today

  • Better by a Dam Site!

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Tour

    Enjoy spectacular views of one of our drinking water sources and discover how Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities turn it into top-notch drinking water delivered straight to your tap!

    Free

  • Nature Kids: Series 2

    Nature Kids: Series 2
    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Play games, do crafts and meet live animals at Salem Lake! Series 2 is designed for kids that have already participated in the original Nature Kids.

    $20

  • Free Fishing at Salem Lake (tentative)

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Rods and bait provided, no license needed, and Salem Lake fishing fees are waived for this event only. Great for new fishers and experienced anglers alike!

    Free

  • Water Discoveries

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fix the Planet

    Learn about our waterways, get your feet wet sampling macroinvertebrates in our creek, and help restore our shoreline and wildlife habitat at Salem Lake.

    Free

  • Tree Cookie Painting Class

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Unleash your inner nature artist!

    $15

  • Fishing Class

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Intro to fishing at Salem Lake.

    Free

  • Moonlight Paddle with YRK at Salem Lake

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Join the Yadkin Riverkeeper staff at Salem Lake from 5pm to 9pm for a little paddling in the moonlight. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own boats. Yadkin Riverkeeper will have a limited number of boats if you do not have your own.

  • Nature Kids: Series 2

    Nature Kids: Series 2
    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Play games, do crafts and meet live animals at Salem Lake! Series 2 is designed for kids that have already participated in the original Nature Kids.

    $20

  • Nature Kids: Series 2

    Nature Kids: Series 2
    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Play games, do crafts and meet live animals at Salem Lake! Series 2 is designed for kids that have already participated in the original Nature Kids.

    $20

  • Nature Kids: Series 2

    Nature Kids: Series 2
    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Play games, do crafts and meet live animals at Salem Lake! Series 2 is designed for kids that have already participated in the original Nature Kids.

    $20

 

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