William B. Umstead State Park

William B. Umstead State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
A path through Umstead State Park
Location of Umstead State Park in North Carolina
LocationWake, North Carolina, United States
Coordinates35°51′14″N 78°44′34″W / 35.85389°N 78.74278°W / 35.85389; -78.74278
Area5,599 acres (22.66 km2)
Established1937
Named forWilliam Bradley Umstead
Governing bodyNorth Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
WebsiteWilliam B. Umstead State Park
Crabtree Creek Recreational Demonstration Area
ArchitectJ.R. Marks, CCC
MPSWake County MPS
NRHP reference No.95000783
Added to NRHPJune 30, 1995

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) nestled between the expanding cities of Raleigh, Cary, and Durham, North Carolina. It offers hiking, bike and bridle trails, camping, picnic areas, and educational programs.

Part of the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000 mile long system of trails connecting Maine to Florida, runs through the park.