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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 16,000-square-foot visitor center with an exhibit hall, while the surrounding natural areas include over three miles of hiking trails.

Useful Information

  • Address: 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh
  • Email: yatesmill@wakegov.com
  • Phone: +1 919 856 6675
  • More Info: www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill
  • Opening House: Daily 8am-8pm
  • More Info: Free
  • More Info: 9048ad11c6dc30edd912c0f5f57e6298fd6d1828

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