Amenities
Arrowhead Park
Hugh MacRae Park
Kings Grant Park
Northern Regional Park
Ogden Park
Parkwood Park
Veterans Park
Blue Clay Park
River Road Park
Riverside Park
Smith Creek Park
Trails End Park
Riverside Park
Arrowhead Park
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
Hugh MacRae Park
Ogden Park
Hugh MacRae Park
Airlie Gardens
Hugh MacRae Park
Odgen Park
Veterans Park
Hugh MacRae Park
Ogden Park
Catch-and-release fishing is allowed at the 
following parks with a valid NC Fishing License:
- River Road Park
- Smith Creek Park
- Snows Cut Park
- Trails End Park
A fishing license may be obtained at:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Fishing is a popular recreational activity in New Hanover County and many people enjoy eating their catch. North Carolina encourages people to eat a variety of fish because of the health benefits, however, certain fish contain high levels of contaminants such as mercury that may pose a health risk to humans. For more information regarding fish consumption, visit the following websites:
Myrtle Grove Athletic Complex
Northern Regional Park
Ogden Park
Trask Middle School Athletic Fields
Veterans Park
Airlie Gardens
Hugh MacRae Park
Story Park
Arrowhead Park
Monterey Heights Park
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
Trask Middle School Athletic Fields
The following shelters may be used on a first come, first served basis (neither personal grills nor inflatables are allowed at these shelters):
The following shelters may be reserved by calling (910) 798-PARK or by visiting our Reservations page:
- Hugh MacRae Park
- Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
- Ogden Park
- River Road Park
- Snows Cut Park
- Veterans Park
Picnic Shelter Rental Policies
Airlie Gardens
Blue Clay Bike Park
River Road Park
Snows Cut
Trails End Park
Arrowhead Park
Hugh MacRae Park*
Kings Grant Park
Monterey Heights Park
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne- NEW Playground!
Ogden Park
Parkwood Park
River Road Park
Smith Creek Park
Snows Cut Park
Veterans Park
*Inclusive playground for children of all ages and abilities
Ogden Park
- 10,000 square foot concrete skatepark with a skate bowl and street features for skaters and BMXers
- Open daily 8am-sunset
- Skatepark Rules
- Connect with us via social media for more information and updates
- Support the Skatepark
Eaton Elementary School Soccer Fields
Hugh MacRae Athletic Complex
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
Roland-Grise Middle School
Veterans Park
Cape Fear Optimist Park
Myrtle Grove Athletic Complex
Ogden Park
Veterans Park
Hugh MacRae Park
- Open daily April through October 9am-sunset
- Splashpad Rules
- Loaner water wheelchair available for those whose mobility devices cannot tolerate moisture
- To use the water wheelchair, contact the parks and gardens office at (910) 798-7620
Ogden Park
StoryWalk® encourages both family literacy and physical activity by posting pages from a children’s picture book along a path or walking trail. Families walk along the trail, reading a page at a time together and interacting with the story and with each other. StoryWalk® is a collaboration between New Hanover County Parks & Gardens and Public Library.
- Hugh MacRae Park- Bug Safari by Bob Barner
- Smith Creek Park- Rainbow Stew by Cathryn Falwell
- Story Park- I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Arrowhead Park
Hoggard High School Tennis Courts
Hugh MacRae Park
Laney High School Tennis Courts
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
Ogden Park
Veterans Park
Hugh MacRae Park
Veterans Park
Hugh MacRae Nature Trail (behind the NHC Senior Center) (1 mile)
Hugh MacRae Park (1.55 mile)
Monterey Heights Park (0.3 mile)
Ogden Park (1 mile)
Pages Creek Park Preserve (1 mile nature trail)
Parkwood Park (0.5 mile)
Smith Creek Park (1.3 mile)
Smith Creek Park Preserve (1 mile nature trail)
Summer Rest Trail (0.7 mile)
Veterans Park (0.5 mile)
Airlie Gardens
Hugh MacRae Park
Riverside Park