Amenities
Long Leaf Park
Myrtle Grove Athletic Complex
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
Ogden Park
Parkwood Park
Roland-Grise Middle School
Veterans Park
Arrowhead Park
Kings Grant Park
Long Leaf Park
Northern Regional Park
Ogden Park
Parkwood Park
Veterans Park
Blue Clay Park
Pages Creek Park Preserve
River Road Park
Riverside Park
Smith Creek Park
Trails End Park
Riverside Park
Arrowhead Park
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
Long Leaf Park
Ogden Park
Airlie Gardens
Pages Creek Park Preserve
Airlie Gardens
Long Leaf Park
Odgen Park
Veterans Park
- Contact (910) 798-7705 or nlicari@nhcgov.com for information regarding Airlie Gardens rentals
- Event space at Long Leaf, Ogden & Veterans Parks may be reserved by calling (910) 798-PARK (7275)
- Special Events, Major Events & Walk-a-thons cannot be reserved online
- Special Event Reservation Packet (for events with 100-1000 attendees)
- Major Event Reservation Packet (for events with over 1000 attendees)
- Walk-a-thon Packet for Long Leaf Park
Catch-and-release fishing is allowed at the 
following parks with a valid NC Fishing License:
- River Road Park*
- Smith Creek Park
- Trails End Park
*The pier at River Road Park is currently CLOSED due to hurricane damage. Parks & Gardens is working with FEMA and an engineer to determine the course of action for necessary repairs. We do not expect the pier to be open for Summer 2021. Click here for more information
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
Veterans Park
Airlie Gardens
Long Leaf Park
NHC Arboretum
Story Park
Arrowhead Park
Kings Grant Park
Monterey Heights Park
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
Kings Grant Park
Long Leaf Park
Ogden Park
Smith Creek Park
Northern Regional Park
Veterans Park
The following shelters may be used on a first come, first served basis (neither personal grills nor inflatables are allowed at these shelters):
- Arrowhead Park
- Kings Grant Park
- Monterey Heights Park
- Parkwood Park
- Smith Creek Park
The following shelters may be reserved by calling (910) 798-PARK or by visiting our Reservations page:
- Long Leaf Park
- Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
- Ogden Park
- River Road Park
- Veterans Park
Picnic Shelter Rental Policies
Airlie Gardens
Blue Clay Bike Park
River Road Park
Trails End Park
Arrowhead Park
Kings Grant Park
Long Leaf Park*
Monterey Heights Park
Northern Regional Park
Ogden Park
Parkwood Park
River Road Park
Smith Creek Park
Veterans Park – Coming Soon!
*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
Eaton Elementary School
Hoggard High School
Northern Regional Park at Castle Hayne
Roland-Grise Middle School
Veterans Park
Hoggard High School
Myrtle Grove Athletic Complex
Ogden Park
Veterans Park
Long Leaf 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.
- Long Leaf 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
Echo Farms Park (clay courts)
Hoggard High School
Laney High School
Long Leaf Park
Ogden Park
Veterans Park
Long Leaf Park
Veterans Park*
*The sand volleyball courts at Veterans Park may be reserved by club/league coordinators at (910) 798-7275.
Long Leaf Nature Trail (behind the NHC Senior Center) (1 mile)
Long Leaf Park (1.55 mile)
Middle Sound Greenway Trail (1.3 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
Long Leaf Park
Riverside Park