Locations
New Hanover County Parks & Gardens efficiently maintains over 25 parks and athletic facilities. The department manages over 2,800 acres of green space, sporting areas, boat ramps, fishing areas, public spaces, walking trails and non-park properties, including historic Airlie Gardens. Click the locations below to see what each has to offer.
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
Driving Directions
(910) 798-7700
For more information: www.airliegardens.org
Detailed interactive map »
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Admission:
$9 Adults
$5 NHC Residents/Military
$3 Children age 4-12
After celebrating more than a century of gardens by the sea, Airlie continues to amaze visitors with its breathtaking combination of formal gardens, wildlife, historic structures, walking trails, sculptures, views of Bradley Creek, 10 acres of freshwater lakes and the grandeur of the 468-year-old Airlie Oak.
Amenities:
Environmental Education
The Environmental Education program at Airlie Gardens seeks to educate youth and adults about environmental topics affecting our ecosystems. By cultivating minds to better understand local ecology, Airlie aims to inspire visitors to improve their quality of life through improved environmental stewardship. Educational programs include;
- Bird Hikes
- School Field Trips
The Airlie Gardens Bug Zoo, located in the Garden Services Center, is an interactive exhibit and teaching tool that features nature photos by local photographers and terrariums filled with insects, spiders, reptiles, amphibians and plants – most of which are native to New Hanover County and can be found in Airlie Gardens.
Gardens
Airlie Gardens is a historic Southern garden filled with beautiful plantings, some of which are more than 100 years old. Airlie’s 67 acres of gardens are known for their spring bloom of more than 100,000 azaleas, but also offers formal display areas that bloom with continuous color year round.
Gift Shop
Visit the gift shop to purchase books and DVDs about Airlie Gardens, as well as works by local artists, great garden inspired gifts and educational items. The gift shop also carries small snacks such as crackers and cookies. Also, drink vending machines are located just outside the gift shop.
History
Airlie Gardens was established at the turn of the century by Sarah and Pembroke Jones as a private getaway showplace. Visitors experience the same garden environment that Mrs. Jones’s guests would have enjoyed in coming to her house for a party. To learn more about the history of Airlie Gardens, visit the Garden Services Center to view the historical timeline.
Picnic Tables
Airlie has a limited number of picnic tables scattered throughout the garden for use on a first come, first served basis. Guests are also welcome to bring a blanket for picnics on the lawn. Personal tables and chairs are not allowed inside Airlie Gardens.
Wedding Venues & Outdoor Event Space
Airlie Gardens offers several unique locations to hold your wedding, rehearsal dinner or special event. Our flexible availability makes it convenient for an afternoon or evening affair between the months of March and October. Airlie’s picturesque grounds and versatile settings will provide the ideal scenery for your special occasion.
720 Arnold Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Basketball Court
- Full court
Disc Golf
- 18 hole course
Gaga Ball
How to Play Gaga Ball
Gaga Ball Video
Multi-purpose Field
Picnic Shelters
- Shelter for use on first come, first served basis (no reservations)
- Shelter #1
Small Shelter – Seats 36
Rental Fees: None – first come, first served (no reservations)
Tables (wood): (6) 6 ft
Grills: 1
Electricity: None
Water Spigot: None
Location: Near playground, multi-purpose field, tennis courts and disc golf
Restrooms: Yes
Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #1
Playground
- Multi-age playground
Tennis
- (2) Courts
- Courts may be used on first come, first served basis
- Courtesy rules apply to use
3840 Juvenile Center Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Click here for Trail Conditions
Amenities:
Biking
- Approximately 8 miles of trails
- Suitable for all levels of cyclist – beginner to advanced
- Most extensive bike trail in New Hanover County
- Recently updated and graded for the biking enthusiast
Picnic Table
- (1) table near the trail entrance
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814 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Driving Directions
(910) 798-4370
For more information: Cape Fear Museum Park
Hours of Operation:
Dawn-Dusk
Visitors to the park can engage with hands-on exhibits, explore gardens featuring native and adaptive plants, learn about historic objects and images, and enjoy special educational activities. The park’s design provides fun, educational, family-friendly and inspiring ways to explore and enjoy nature. Located at the corner of 8th and Market Streets adjacent to Cape Fear Museum, the park is open from dawn to dusk and admission is always free.
Amenities:
6701 Gordon Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Soccer
- (4) Full-size soccer fields, no lights
4112 Echo Farms Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28412
Driving Directions
Amenities
Swimming Pool
Phone: (910) 899-3038
Admission: $3/Adults, $1/Children, Free for YMCA Members
For Hours & Pool Schedule: ymcasenc.org
- Open to the public
- Aqua aerobics classes
- Swim team, lessons, parties
Tennis
Phone: (910) 798-7730
Email: echofarmstennis@nhcgov.com
Court Reservations: ParksReservations.NHCgov.com or (910) 798-7730
For more information: Parks.NHCgov.com/EchoFarms
- (5) clay tennis courts
- Tennis courts must be reserved for play
- Walk-in players are welcome depending on court availability
- All walk-in players outside of office hours must register and pay online at ParksReservations.NHCgov.com
- Court reservations are $5/hour for New Hanover County residents and $8/hour for non-residents
- Online reservations are for individuals only. Organized groups must contact our office for reservations and provide a certificate of insurance.
- Instructional clinics and programs, tournaments and special events – Click here for full program schedule
- Dress Code: Shirt and tennis shoes required
Tennis Court Hours Office Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs: 8am-8pm
Fri: 8am-6pm Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat: 8am-6pm Sat: 8am-2pm
Sun: 9am-4pm Sun: 9am-2pm
4305 Shipyard Boulevard
Wilmington, NC 28403
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-10pm (with lights), 8am-Sunset (without lights)
Amenities:
Soccer
- (3) Full-size soccer fields, no lights
Softball
- (2) Softball fields
Tennis
- (3) Lighted courts & (3) courts, no lights
- Courts may be reserved by league coordinators
- All others may use courts on first come, first served basis
- Courtesy rules apply to use
5027 Lord Byron Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Basketball
- Full court
Picnic Shelter
- (1) Shelter for use on first come, first served basis (no reservations)
- Shelter #1
- Small Shelter – Seats 20
- Rental Fees: None – first come, first served (no reservations)
- Tables: (1) wood
- Grills: None
- Electricity: None
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Near playground
- Restrooms: No
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #1
Playground
- Multi-age playground
Outdoor Gym
Recreational Multi-Purpose Field
- Practice field, no lights
2700 North College Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-10pm
Amenities:
Tennis
- (6) Lighted courts
- Courts may be reserved by league coordinators
- All others may use courts on first come, first served basis
- Courtesy rules apply to use
314 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-10pm
Amenities:
Baseball (4 Little League fields)
- Brock-Scott:
- Pitching rubber: 46/50’
- Bases: 60/70’
- Outfield fence: 200’
- Lights: Yes
- Dunn:
- Pitching rubber: 46’
- Bases: 60’
- Outfield fence: 180’
- Lights: Yes
- McGee:
- Pitching rubber: 46’
- Bases: 60’
- Outfield fence: 200’
- Lights: Yes
- West-Kinlaw:
- Pitching rubber: 46/50’
- Bases: 60/70’
- Outfield fence: 200’
- Lights: Yes
Basketball Court
- Full Court
- Adjustable Goals
- Lights
Dog Park
- Off-leash park
- (2) fenced areas – (1) for small dogs, (1) for large dogs
- Dog Park Rules
Event Lawn
- May be reserved for major events
- Located near tennis courts
- Special Event Reservation Packet (100-1000 guests)
- Major Event Reservation Packet (over 1000 guests)
- Contact (910) 798-PARK (7275) for more information & reservations
- Special & major events cannot be reserved online
Gardens
- Garden area with pond and gazebo
- This area may be reserved for weddings only
- Wedding Rental Policies & Contract
Outdoor Gym
Picnic Shelters
- (6) Reservable shelters
- Shelter #1
- Small Shelter – Seats 40
- Size: 21 ft x 36 ft
- Rental Fees: $25/4hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (6) 8 ft
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (4) outlets on (4) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Within walking distance to playground and baseball fields (fields are not available to the public during baseball season)
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #2
- Medium Shelter – Seats 50
- Size: 22 ft x 36 ft
- Rental Fees: $35/4hours (NHC Residents), $70/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (6) 6 ft, (2) 8 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (4) outlets on (4) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Beside playground and tennis courts
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #3
- Small Shelter – Seats 40
- Size: 20 ft x 31 ft
- Rental Fees: $25/4hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (5) 8 ft
- Grills: 1
- Electricity: (2) outlets on (2) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: First shelter on your right when you enter through the Pine Grove entrance
- Restrooms: Within walking distance
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (10’ x 10’ inflatable or tent- must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #4
- Medium Shelter – Seats 100
- Size: 30 ft x 52 ft
- Rental Fees: $35/4hours (NHC Residents), $70/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (13) 8 ft
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (2) outlets on (2) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Next to splashpad
- Restrooms: Within walking distance
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #5
- Medium Shelter – Seats 80
- Size: 30 ft x 52 ft
- Rental Fees: $35/4 hours (NHC Residents), $70/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (9) 8 ft, (1) 10 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (4) outlets on (4) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Next to sand volleyball court and splashpad
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #6
- Large Shelter – Seats 125
- Size: 30 ft x 52 ft
- Rental Fees: $45/4 hours (NHC Residents), $90/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (15) 8 ft, (1) 10 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: Double grill
- Electricity: (6) outlets on (4) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Near equestrian ring and within walking distance to splashpad
- Restrooms: Within walking distance
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #1
Playground
- Inclusive playground for children ages 2-12 of all abilities
- Near shelter #2
- The Liberty Wheelchair Swing requires a code to unlock the swing for use. Contact the parks office during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) at (910) 798-7620 to obtain the code.
Splashpad
- 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
- Make a Healthy Splash: CDC Guide for Healthy Splashpad Use
StoryWalk®
- 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.
Tennis
- (4) Lighted courts
- Courts 1-3 may be reserved by league coordinators
- All others may use courts 1-3 on first come, first served basis only
- Court 4 may be used on first come, first served basis only
- Courtesy rules apply to use
Trail
- 1.55 mile walking trail
- May be reserved for walks and 5K’s
- Click here for Walk-a-thon Packet
- Contact (910) 798-PARK (7275) for more information & reservations
- Walk-a-thon events cannot be reserved online
Volleyball
- (1) Sand court
Wedding Venues
- Garden area with pond and gazebo
- Wedding Rental Policies & Contract
401 Cathay Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Multi-purpose field
Picnic Shelter
- (1) Shelter for use on first come, first served basis (no reservations)
- Shelter #1
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Rental Fees: None – first come, first served (no reservations)
- Tables (wood top): (6) 6 ft
- Grills: None
- Electricity: None
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Near playground, walking trail and multi-purpose field
- Restrooms: No
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #1
Playgrounds
- (1) Playground for 2-5 year olds
- (1) Playground for 5-12 year olds
Trail
- 0.3 mile paved walking trail around park
901 Piner Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-10pm (with lights), 8am-Sunset (without lights)
Amenities:
Baseball (2 fields)
- Field #1: Full size baseball field
- Pitching rubber: 60’6”
- Bases: 90’
- Outfield fence: 318’
- Lights: Yes
- Field #2: Little League baseball field
- Pitching rubber: 48’
- Bases: 65’
- Outfield fence: 200’
- Lights: Yes
Soccer/Football
- Combination football/soccer field, no lights
Softball (1 field)
- Regulation size softball field
- Pitching rubber: 43’
- Bases: 60’
- Outfield fence: 198’
- Lights: Yes
4700 Old Avenue
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
8am-10pm (athletic facilities with lights)
Amenities:
Baseball (1 field)
- Practice field
- Pitching rubber: 50/60’6”
- Bases: 90’
- Outfield fence: 295’
- Lights: No
Basketball
- Full court
Disc Golf
- 18 hole nationally recognized course
Football/Soccer Fields
- (4) Fields with lights
Pickleball
- (6) courts
Picnic Shelters
- (2) Reservable shelters
- Shelter #1
- Small Shelter – Seats 45 people
- Size: 25 ft x 90 ft
- Rental Fees: $25/4hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (4) 8 ft, (2) 8 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: 4
- Electricity: (2) outlets, (2) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Near multi-age playground, softball field and disc golf course
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #2
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Size: 28 ft x 36 ft
- Rental Fees: $25/4 hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (wood top aluminum): (4) 8 ft, (aluminum): (2) 8 ft
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (4) outlets, (2) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Near tennis courts and soccer fields
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #1
Playground
- Multi-age playground
615 Ogden Park Drive
Wilmington, NC 28411
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-10pm
Amenities:
Baseball (3 fields)
- Blue Field:
- Pitching rubber: 50’
- Bases: 60/65/80’
- Outfield fence: 250’
- Lights: Yes
- Green Field:
- Pitching rubber: 46’
- Bases: 65’
- Outfield fence: 200’
- Lights: Yes
- Yellow Field:
- Pitching rubber: N/A
- Bases: 60’
- Outfield fence: 200’
- Lights: Yes
Basketball
- Full court
Dog Park
- Off-leash park
- Dog Park Rules
Event Space
- May be reserved for major events
- Special Event Reservation Packet (100-1000 guests)
- Major Event Reservation Packet (over 1000 guests)
- Contact (910) 798-PARK (7275) for more information & reservations
- Special & major events cannot be reserved online
Outdoor Gym
Picnic Shelters
- (3) Reservable shelters
- Shelter #1
- Medium Shelter – Seats 60
- Size: 28 ft x 48 ft
- Rental Fees: $35/4hours (NHC Residents), $70/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (6) 8 ft, (2) 8 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (4) outlets, (4) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Beside playground, soccer/football fields and walking/jogging trail
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #2
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Rental Fees: $25/4hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (4) 8 ft, (2) 8 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (4) outlets, (4) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Across the pond from playground, beside walking/jogging trail
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #3
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Size: 28 ft x 36 ft
- Rental Fees: $25/4hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables (aluminum): (4) 8 ft, (2) 8 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (4) outlets, (4) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Near dog park, shelter #2 and walking/jogging trail
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #1
Playground
- Multi-age Playground
Skatepark
- 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
Soccer/ Football
- (3) Regulation football/soccer fields with lights
Softball (1 field)
- Red: Regulation softball field
- Pitching rubber: 46/50’
- Bases: 60/65’
- Outfield fence: 250’
- Lights: Yes
Stadium
- (1) Youth football stadium with lights
Tennis
- (9) Lighted courts
- Courts 1-3 may be used on first come, first served basis only
- Courts 4-9 may be reserved by league coordinators
- All others may use courts 4-9 on first come, first served basis only
- Courtesy rules apply to use
Trail
- 1 mile handicapped accessible walking trail around the pond and athletic fields
1215 Middle Sound Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Driving Directions
For more information: Pages Creek Park Preserve
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Environmental Education
Kayak Launch
Trail
- 1 mile nature trail
4827 Canetuck Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Basketball
- (1) Full court
- (1) Half court
Picnic Shelters
- (2) Shelters for use on first come, first served basis (no reservations)
- Shelter #1 (aluminum shelter)
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Rental Fees: None – first come, first served (no reservations)
- Tables (aluminum): (4) 6 ft, (1) 8 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: (1)
- Electricity: (1) outlet
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Near playground, basketball courts and walking trail
- Restrooms: None
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter#2 (wood shelter)
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Rental Fees: None – first come, first served (no reservations)
- Tables (wood): (6) 6 ft
- Grills: None
- Electricity: None
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Near playground, basketball courts, walking trail and shelter #1
- Restrooms: None
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #1 (aluminum shelter)
Playground
- Multi-age playground
Recreational Multi-Purpose Field
- Practice field, no lights
Trail
- 0.5 mile paved walking trail around park
6500 River Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Boat Ramp
- For kayaks & small boats
Fishing
- Handicapped accessible fishing pier (currently CLOSED)*
- Catch-and-release fishing is allowed
- Valid NC Fishing License is required
- Obtain your NC Fishing License
- Fish Consumption Advisory
*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
Picnic Shelters
- (2) Shelters – #1 may be reserved, #2 first come, first served only)
- Shelter #1
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Size: 26 ft x 36 ft
- Rental Fees: $25/4 hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Tables: (4) 8 ft, (1) 16 ft handicap accessible
- Grills: 2
- Electricity: (1) outlet
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Near playground, fishing pier and boat access
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #2
- Small Shelter – Seats 10
- Rental Fees: None – first come, first served (no reservations)
- Tables (wood): (1) 12 ft
- Grills: 1
- Electricity: (1) outlet, (1) circuit
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Near fishing pier and boat access
- Restrooms: Within walking distance
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #1
Picnic Tables
- (3) picnic tables scattered throughout the park
Playground
- Multi-age playground
6710 Old Bridge Site Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Boat Launch
- For jon boats and kayaks
Picnic Tables
- Scattered throughout the park
Community Building
- By reservation only (reservations available Monday-Sunday 8am-10pm)
- Handicapped accessible community building
- Seats 85pp; standing room is 150pp
- Rental Fees:
- 4-hour minimum
- $250 refundable deposit on all rentals
- $150/4 hours and $37.50 each additional hour (NHC Residents)
- $300/4 hours and $75 each additional hour (non-residents)
- $400/all day rental (8am-10pm)
- Tables: (14) 8 foot
- Full kitchen
- Outside gazebo overlooking Cape Fear River
- Riverside Building Rental Policies
- Fill out the following form to request a reservation (this form is a request only-a reservation is not complete until you receive confirmation from parks staff) or call 910-798-PARK (7275)
4412 Lake Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset (soccer)
8am-10pm (baseball)
Amenities:
Baseball
- (1) field with lights
Soccer
- (1) field, no lights
633 Shenandoah Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Boat Launch
- Floating dock for launching small non-motorized boats or kayaks
Fishing
- Freshwater lake with pier and floating dock
- Catch-and-release fishing is allowed
- Valid NC Fishing License is required
- Obtain your NC Fishing License
- Fish Consumption Advisory
Outdoor Gym
Picnic Shelter
- (1) Shelter for use on first come, first served basis (no reservations)
- Shelter #1
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Rental Fees: None – first come, first served (no reservations)
- Tables (wood): (6) 6 foot
- Grills: None (no cooking is allowed in this park)
- Electricity: (4) outlets
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Near playground, lake and walking trail
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #1
Playground
- Multi-age, nature-themed playground
StoryWalk®
- 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.
Trail
- 1.3 mile paved multi-purpose trail
633 Shenandoah Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
Driving Directions
For more information: Smith Creek Park Preserve
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Environmental Education
Trail
- 1 mile nature trail
*Snows Cut Park will permanently close on June 30, 2021 due to significant and persistent shoreline erosion that has occurred, forming steep embankments along the shoreline, compromising the septic system, and creating sinkholes on the land. Click here for more information
*Snows Cut Park cerrará permanentemente el 30 de junio de 2021 debido a la erosión significativa y persistente de la costa que ha ocurrido, formando terraplenes empinados a lo largo de la costa, comprometiendo el sistema séptico y creando sumideros en la tierra. Haga clic aquí para más información
9420 River Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Picnic Shelters
- (2) Shelters
- Shelter #1
- Small Shelter – Seats 30
- Tables: (1) 6 ft, (4) 11 ft
- Grills: 3
- Electricity: (2) outlets, (1) circuit
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Underneath the bridge, within walking distance to playground and fishing
- Restrooms: Within walking distance
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #3
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Size: 26 ft x 32 ft
- Tables: (4) 16 foot
- Grills: 3
- Electricity: (3) outlets, (1) circuit
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Within walking distance to playground
- Restrooms: Within walking distance
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #1
Picnic Tables
- (13) picnic tables scattered throughout the park
201 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Driving Directions
(910) 798-6301
For more information: New Hanover County Public Library Story Park
Hours of Operation:
Dawn-Dusk
Story Park, located at the corner of 3rd and Chestnut in downtown Wilmington, extends the library experience outdoors, featuring hands-on learning for all ages with four demonstration gardens, giant musical instruments, a StoryWalk® and a life-sized chess and checker board.
Amenities:
- Education
- Games
- Gardens
- Musical Instruments
- StoryWalk®
423 Summer Rest Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
Driving Directions
Parking:
1981 Eastwood Road (by Port City Chop House)
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Trail
- 0.7 mile multi-purpose trail
- Runs between Port City Chop House and Summer Rest Road
- Spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway
- Parking for Summer Rest Trail is located at the trailhead by Port City Chop House
613 Trails End Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-Sunset
Amenities:
Boat Ramp
- For kayaks or boats 22’ or less
- Located close to Masonboro Island
*Overnight parking for camping on Masonboro Island is not permitted at Trails End Park
Fishing
- Fishing pier
- Catch-and-release fishing is allowed
- Valid NC Fishing License is required
- Obtain your NC Fishing License
- Fish Consumption Advisory
Picnic Tables
- (6) wooden picnic tables scattered throughout the park
835 Halyburton Memorial Parkway
Wilmington, NC 28412
Driving Directions
Hours of Operation:
8am-10pm
Amenities:
Baseball (6 fields)
- Blue- Little League baseball field
- Pitching rubber: 48’
- Bases: 70’
- Outfield fence: 198’
- Lights: Yes
- Green- Little League baseball field
- Pitching rubber: 48’
- Bases: 70’
- Outfield fence: 198’
- Lights: Yes
- Red- Little League baseball field
- Pitching rubber: 48’
- Bases: 70’
- Outfield fence: 198’
- Lights: Yes
- Yellow- Little League baseball field
- Pitching rubber: 48’
- Bases: 70’
- Outfield fence: 198’
- Lights: Yes
- Ashley High School- baseball field (not reservable in spring season)
- Pitching rubber: 60’6”
- Bases: 90’
- Outfield fence: 385’
- Lights: Yes
- Murray Middle School- baseball field
- Pitching rubber: 60’6”
- Bases: 90’
- Outfield fence: 398’
- Lights: No
Basketball
- (1) Full court
Event Space
- May be reserved for major events
- Special Event Reservation Packet (100-1000 guests)
- Major Event Reservation Packet (over 1000 guests)
- Contact (910) 798-PARK (7275) for more information & reservations
- Special & major events cannot be reserved online
Pickleball Courts
Picnic Shelters
- (2) Reservable shelters
- Shelter #1
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Rental Fees: $25/4hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Grills: 1
- Electricity: (2) outlets, (1) circuits
- Water Spigot: None
- Location: Beside playground
- Restrooms: Within walking distance
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: Yes (must be anchored with sandbags or water barrels/no stakes allowed)
- Shelter #2
- Small Shelter – Seats 45
- Rental Fees: $25/4hours (NHC Residents), $50/4 hrs (non-residents)
- Grills: 1
- Electricity: (2) outlets, (1) circuits
- Water Spigot: 1
- Location: Near high school stadium and pond
- Restrooms: Yes
- Accommodates Tents/Inflatables: No
- Shelter #1
Playground
- The playground has been removed due to safety concerns. We hope to obtain the funding to replace the playground in winter 2020-21.
Soccer
- (2) Regulation soccer fields with lights
Soccer/Football
- (4) Regulation combination fields with lights
Softball (2 fields)
- Murray Middle School- regulation softball field (not reservable in fall season)
- Pitching rubber: 43’
- Bases: 60’
- Outfield fence: 253’
- Lights: No
- Ashley High School- regulation softball field (not reservable in spring season )
- Pitching rubber: 43’
- Bases: 60’
- Outfield fence: 205’
- Lights: Yes
Tennis
- (9) Lighted courts
- Courts 1-6 may be reserved by league coordinators
- All others may use courts 1-6 on first come, first served basis only
- Courts 7-9 may be used on first come, first served basis only
- Courtesy rules apply to use
Trail
- 0.5 mile walking trail through the park
Volleyball
- (3) Full size sand courts
- Club/League coordinators may reserve courts at (910) 798-7275