William B. Umstead State Park
State park in North Carolina, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William B. Umstead State Park is a North Carolina state park in Wake County, North Carolina in the United States. It covers 5,599 acres (22.66 km2)[3] nestled between the expanding cities of Raleigh, Cary, and Durham, North Carolina. It offers hiking, bridle, and bike trails, boat rentals, camping, picnic areas, and educational programs.
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William B. Umstead State Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
Location | Wake, North Carolina, United States |
Coordinates | 35°51′14″N 78°44′34″W[2] |
Area | 5,599 acres (22.66 km2)[3] |
Established | 1937 |
Named for | William Bradley Umstead |
Governing body | North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
Website | William B. Umstead State Park |
Crabtree Creek Recreational Demonstration Area | |
Architect | J.R. Marks, CCC |
MPS | Wake County MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 95000783[4] |
Added to NRHP | June 30, 1995 |
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Part of the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000 mile long system of trails connecting Maine to Florida, runs through the park.