Cooke is a subdivision of Apex, which is a town outside Raleigh. Cooke is in zip code 27502. This North Carolina neighborhood is off James Street and near Highway 55. Its main road is Short Street. Houses on this street are traditional brick ranch homes. They sit on nice-sized yards with a few trees. Many of the backyards are fenced in, allowing residents to have some privacy.
Less than a mile from Cooke is the Apex Community Center on Hunter Street. This facility is ideal for the entire family and offers a variety of programs and activities, including drama classes, yoga, aerobics, and much more. Schools in the area include Apex Elementary School, the Academy of the Performing Arts, Lufkin Road Middle School, and St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School.
Several boutique stores are located about a half-mile from Cooke. Examples of these unique stores include Out of the Kiln and the Rusty Bucket. A Wal-Mart is also close to the neighborhood, as are a Kohl’s and a T.J. Maxx.
For residents who are golfers, there are numerous facilities in the vicinity. The Knights Play Center is a place where golfers can practice their game at night on a fully illuminated par-three golf course. MacGregor Downs Country Club is 3.5 miles from Cooke.
For those who commute to Raleigh’s business district, the distance is about 15 miles. Residents also make the trip for a day of shopping, dining, or visiting art galleries in the city. Air travelers enjoy easy access to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which is about 20 miles from the Cooke community.