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East Wake Academy Park Site Specific Master Plan: Community Engagement

About the Plan

The Site Plan for East Wake Academy is an extension of the Zebulon Community Park Site Specific Master Plan which calls for the relocation and expansion of baseball and softball fields.

The tasks associated with this effort include developing concept alternatives, holding public workshops to obtain input, refining a final concept, and developing cost estimates and phasing that will help the Town move forward with design and construction. 

Virtual Open House

We will offer a virtual open house in English and Spanish while also offering an opportunity in person to learn more and share your thoughts. 

Virtual Open House - English 

Virtual Open House - Spanish 

In Person Open Houses

Kickoff: Join us to learn more about this project, ask questions, and share your thoughts. The Open House will be Thursday, October 30th from 5-6:30 PM at East Wake Academy: Middle Academy Lobby. 

Open House: Join us to learn more about this project, ask questions, and share your thoughts. The Open House will be Wednesday, November 12th from 5-6:30 PM at the Zebulon Town Hall Lobby.

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Letter of Intent

East Wake Academy and the Town of Zebulon are partnering to explore an opportunity that will develop open spaces to provide recreation amenities that will support the community, youth and students through a Joint Use Agreement. The Letter of Intent was excuted on October 7th, 2025.

 

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Site Specific Plan Adoption

As community engagement ends and a final draft of the site plan is developed, projected costs will be defined. The plan will propose a phased approach that will make the project more achievable financially. The Plan will be proposed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to provide feedback and a recommendation. The plan will then be proposed to the Zebulon Board of Commissioners and the East Wake Academy Board for feedback and adoption. 

Having a plan allows the Town to plan financially to meet the community's recreational needs. A plan is also necessary to competitively seek funding from other sources. 

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Joint Use Agreement

After agreement from East Wake Academy and the Town of Zebulon on a site plan and after other necessary negotiations, the respective Boards will considered execution of a Joint Use Agreement.

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Design and Construction

As the Park Plan is adopted and initial funding is secured, the next step is to obtain additional funding to develop detailed design and construction drawings, paving the way for construction to begin.

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Master Plan Adopted

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Play Zebulon, was adopted by the Board of Commissioners September 13, 2021. The plan identified need to consolidate and expand athletic faciliites. The plan also encourages partnerships to provide recreation amenties to meet community needs. 

Click here to view the Master Plan.

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How We Play: Master Plan Check In

How We Play was an evaluation and engagement initiative consistent with the Play Zebulon: Parks and Recreation Master Plan to study how our community uses our parks and play spaces so we can create the recreational experience our town deserves. This process took place in the Fall of 2023.

How We Play allowed us to check in with our growing community and confirmed that Play Zebulon remained consistent with community needs.