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About Fuquay-Varina

"It feels like I'm on vacation!" That was the reaction of a visitor from Raleigh as she strolled down a quiet, Fuquay-Varina street one evening, returning to her host's home after dinner at a local restaurant. And it's one of the many great qualities that attract new residents to the town, year after year.

Shaking off its image as a sleepy Southern town, Fuquay-Varina has awakened with a new energy - one that reflects the diversity of the Triangle, while maintaining a friendly, village-like community. This blending of past and present has given the town a unique vitality that, indeed, often feels like vacation.

Preserving the Past with an Eye to the Future

Several civic organizations work together on revitalization projects within the town. The committees are generally composed of both long-time residents and newcomers. Their efforts are beginning to be reflected in the look of downtown Fuquay-Varina. Broad Street, an area in what was originally the community of Varina, has been transformed into an updated version of its former glory. Historic Varina features brick-accented sidewalks, ornamental trees, retro-style lampposts and wrought-iron benches.

South Main Street, in the part of town that was once Fuquay, has also enhanced its streetscape through grants to local business owners that have tranformed the face of the downtown area. Local organizations are working diligently to make sure that as Fuquay-Varina grows, its original character is maintained.

Lifestyles

New development within the town and surrounding areas has provided the community with housing in a broad range of lifestyle choices. The many amenities that develop along with a growing population have brought a host of shopping centers and restaurants to Fuquay-Varina.

Neighborhoods are filled with the sights and sounds of suburban life - the scrape of hockey sticks on asphalt, the thump of soccer balls being kicked across backyards and, in summer months, the occasional tinkle of music from the ice cream truck.

Schools

The schools in this community are one of our best-kept secrets, with many having earned designation as Schools of Distinction. Fuquay-Varina area schools are part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), which offers traditional and magnet school programs. More information on educational opportunities in Fuquay-Varina is available at the Wake County Public School System web site.

Recreation

Athletics are a big part of life for many Fuquay-Varina residents. Area schools, the Fuquay-Varina Athletic Association and the Southwestern Wake Storm Baseball Association all provide opportunities for the youth of this area. Ball fields dot the town landscape and are busy throughout the various seasons, full of cheering families and enthusiastic junior athletes. There are also a number of sporting opportunities for adults, including soccer and softball.

Fuquay-Varina is home to a number of parks and cultural resource facilities. Action Park offers tennis courts and baseball fields. Falcon Park provides areas for baseball and volleyball along with playground equipment and wide grassy areas used for local events. South Park offers a community center and gym, which features seasonal and year-round programs for fitness, education, recreation and adult athletics, as well as soccer and baseball fields and an outdoor track for runners and walkers. And the Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park provides several miles of beautiful, wooded footpaths for use by area residents.

Numerous golf courses, both public and private, are available in the area. Golflink.com offers information on golf courses in and around Fuquay-Varina, along with reviews and tournament information.

The town hosts numerous events throughout the year, including Celebrate Fuquay Varina, Run the Quay, Celebrate the Arts and a Garden Tour in June; an Independence Day Celebration with rides, entertainment, food and fireworks on July 3rd; a Day In Downtown in October; and a Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade in December.

More information about parks and recreation facilities is available at the Town of Fuquay-Varina web site in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department section.

Business

The town has carefully worked to create a community with a tax base built on a 50/50 mix of residence and business. This quiet town is host to a surprising number of manufacturers with international clients. Service and medical professions are well represented, and retail businesses are increasing regularly, from niche market specialty stores to "big box" providers.

The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce is active and growing. Learn more about the town's business community at the Chamber's web site.