Parks and Recreation

Carolina Beach

• Boardwalk
• Fishing Pier
• ​Freeman Park Recreation Area
  
• Lake Park
• Mike Chappell Park
• State Park

Kure Beach

• Community Center
• Fishing Pier
• ​Joe Eakes Park
• Ocean Front Park & Pavilion
  
• Zeke's Island Reserve

Fort Fisher

• Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
• ​​Fort Fisher State Historic Site
• ​Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
• ​North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher​

New Hanover County

​New Hanover County Parks & Gardens efficiently maintains over 25 parks and athletic facilities.  The department manages over 2,900 acres of green space, sporting areas, boat ramps, fishing areas, public spaces, walking trails and non-park properties, including historic Airlie Gardens and the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension.

• Locations

North Carolina

• ​​Association of Festivals & Events
• ​Historic Sites
• National Forests
• ​National Parks​
• Scenic Byways
• ​State Parks
• ​Travel & Tourism
• Wineries

More Resource Links

• National Park Foundation
• National Park Service
• North Carolina Golf
• Recreation.gov
• ​Recreational Areas & Activities (USA.gov)
• ​​​Southport Parks & Recreation
• Wilmington Parks & Recreation

​Page updated: 10/22/18