Group programs are programs requested and scheduled for particular school or user groups. You can learn more about the types of group programs and field trips offered by this park site below.
Scheduling Your Group or School Program
Group and outreach (offsite) programs are free. All programs are 60 minutes in length unless otherwise stated. Groups have a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 30 participants.
Please submit your request at least one month in advance to schedule your program. Begin the group program reservation process by completing the . Submitting a request form does not guarantee your group program.
Check out our for more information about booking your program, what you can expect and information about our program offerings including recommended age/grade and which programs align with NC DPI Standards. For a full listing of all standards met by a particular program, please consult this .
Beech Bluff County Park also offers engaging virtual field trip programs. Check out our Group Program Guide to learn more about our virtual program offerings.
If you have specific questions, needs or request, please call 919-255-7290 or email beechbluff@wake.gov.
Group Program Evaluation
We'd love to hear about your group program experience. Please complete our brief group program evaluation. Please limit response to one per group per program.
Birthday Party Packages
Does your child love nature, the outdoors or history? Beech Bluff County Park offers birthday party packages to make your child鈥檚 birthday a memorable experience.
Birthday party packages include:
- 45-minute program for up to 15 participants
- Will take place at reserved space
- Reservation of Sage Shelter or Muscadine Shelter
- Beech Bluff County Park sticker for all participants
- Beech Bluff County Park-branded item for birthday participant
- Birthday card that matches the selected party theme
Birthday parties will be charged at the rate of the space they are occurring in:
- Sage Shelter = $60
- 50-person max capacity
- Muscadine Shelter = $60
- 50-person max capacity
Scheduling Your Birthday Party
Requests for a Birthday Party Package must be submitted at least one month in advance of requested date by completing the . Completing this form does not guarantee that we can host your birthday party or you have a space reserved.
Please call 919-255-7290 or email beechbluff@wake.gov to speak with our Assistant Manager of Programming & Education if you have any questions.
Package Themes
Birthday party packages cannot be tailored, please select a theme from those listed below:
Beeday Tea Party (Recommended Age: 4+)
Join us for a tea and pollinator party! During this program, you will get to celebrate your birthday by playing a fun pollinator-themed game. Then we will have a tea party with non-caffeinated herbal tea blends to sip on while you decorate a tree cookie 鈥渟aucer鈥 to take home.
Radical Reptiles (Recommended Age: 4+)
Reptiles are some amazing creatures and have been around since the time of the dinosaurs! Why not invite these awesome creatures to your birthday party? During this program, you will get to meet our resident reptile and spend time outdoors searching for some of the park鈥檚 scaly friends.
Seed to Seedling (Recommended Age: 4+)
Budding into a plant this season? Come celebrate your birthday with us at Beech Bluff where you will explore our demonstration garden, make mudpies, and get to plant your very own seed for you to grow at home!
Survival Squad: Shelter Building (Recommended Ages: 8鈥14)
Take your party to the woods! Enjoy a hands-on adventure building basic survival shelters using tarps and natural materials. Discover various techniques and shelter types designed to withstand different weather conditions, all while deepening your outdoor skills and connecting with nature.