As residents and visitors enter Creedmoor on NC-56, they are welcomed to the community by a picturesque lake that winds along the western boundary of the city limits.  Lake Rogers has always been a destination for locals to fish or enjoy a shaded picnic, but efforts by the City of Creedmoor and its citizens have turned this beautiful natural resource into a family recreation area woven into the fabric of the community. 

Lake Rogers is a destination for those wanting to spend an afternoon fishing, go for a paddle on the tranquil water, sit on the boardwalk and watch the sunset, enjoy a picnic, a day at the playground, or a quiet walk through the woods.

Shelter Rentals

Lake Rogers Park operating hours are daily from dawn to dusk.  Shelters may be reserved for private use from 8 am - 2pm, 2pm – 8pm, or 8am – 8pm.  Rental period includes set-up and clean-up time.  Shelter availability, rental fees and the online reservation portal can be found at https://creedmoor.recdesk.com or by completing a Rental Agreement and submitting it in person at the Creedmoor Community Center located at 108 East Wilton Avenue.

Lake Concessions

The concession stand is open: Fridays 12pm to 7pm**, Saturdays 10am to 7pm, and Sundays 10am to 7pm beginning Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, October 12, 2024. Schedule is subject to change due to impending weather. Please contact the Creedmoor Community Center for current operational hours at 919-764-1021.

**Concession stand will open on Fridays between May 31 and September 6.

Aquacycles, jon boats, and nucanoes are available for rent on an hourly basis during operating hours. You must be 18 or older to rent, and must provide a driver's license or other valid form of identification.  Life jackets are provided and are required to be worn at all times.

John Boat/NuCanoe - $7 (City Resident)/$10 (Non-Resident) per Hour

Aquacyles (pictured below) - $12 (City Resident)/$15 (Non-Resident) per Hour

John Boat per 5 Hour - $25 (City Resident)/$32 (Non-Resident).

Fishing

For those who enjoy fishing, Lake Rogers has a rebuilt fishing pier and four (4) fishing platforms.  Day or full season launch passes are available at Creedmoor Community Center or the concession stand during operating hours.  Make sure to have your boat launch pass with you at all times while on the lake.

Bass fishing is fair-to-good with best results during the spring and early summer months. Several bass in excess of 10 pounds have been taken from the lake. Bream fishing is fair around the pier during the spawning season. Bowfins (grindle) are caught on occasion and provide anglers with excellent sport. Other species common to the lake are white perch, carp, pickerel, gizzard shad, and yellow perch. Channel catfish were introduced in the 1970's and anglers report fair catches for this species.

The City of Creedmoor also participates in the NC Wildlife Resource Commission Tackle Loaner Program. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Tackle Loaner Program was started in the 90's as a way to get people
fishing and encourage novice anglers to develop their fishing skills. You can check out a free loaner pole at Lake Rogers or the Creedmoor Community Center during business hours, for more information contact us at 919-764-1005 or recreation@cityofcreedmoor.org

Geese Population

Lake Rogers Park attracts Canadian Geese throughout the year and especially during the molting season.  Unfortunately, the presence of so many geese brings with it unwanted waste in the park.  The Parks and Recreation Department has implemented several initiatives to keep the geese from making the park their home, although those efforts have produced only marginal success over the years. 

The city has had many discussions with US Fish and Wildlife regarding approaches to goose management, and have been advised that the very first step to take is to ensure that park visitors are not feeding the geese.  Feeding the geese has many detrimental benefits including making them dependent on human food which causes them to abandon their natural food sources, as well as facilitating the elimination of waste throughout the park grounds.   This issue can lead to spread of disease and certainly poses a health hazard to park users.  Signage at the park has been erected to remind users not to feed the geese, and the city asks all users to help ensure this admonition is followed for the good of all who wish to use the facility.  For more information please download the brochure in the left navigation pane entitled "Do Not Feed Waterfowl".

Contact

Parks and Recreation 
(919) 764-1021