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
Catch-and-release fishing is allowed at the following parks with a valid NC Fishing License:
*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
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):
The following shelters may be reserved by calling (910) 798-PARK or by visiting our Reservations page:
Picnic Shelter Rental Policies
Airlie Gardens
Blue Clay Bike Park
River Road Park
Snows Cut
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
Snows Cut Park
*Inclusive playground for children of all ages and abilities
Ogden Park
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
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.
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