Amenities

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. Construction has begun on the new pier with an anticipated completion date of early July.

A fishing license may be obtained at the 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.

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Baseball

Basketball

Biking

Boat Launches

Community Building

Disc Golf

Dog Parks

Environmental Education

Event Space (Outdoor)

Airlie Gardens
Long Leaf Park
Odgen Park
Veterans Park

Email Nicki Licari or call 910-798-7705 for information regarding Airlie Gardens rentals
Event space at Long Leaf, Ogden and Veterans Parks may be reserved by calling 910-798-PARK (7275)
Special Events, Major Events and Walk-a-thons cannot be reserved online
Special Event Reservation Packet (PDF) (for events with 100-1000 attendees)
Major Event Reservation Packet (PDF) (for events with over 1000 attendees)
Walk-a-thon Packet for Long Leaf Park (PDF)

Football / Soccer

Gaga Ball

Gardens

Multi-Purpose Fields

Outdoor Gyms

Pickleball Courts

Picnic Shelters- First Come, First Serve

Picnic Shelters- Reservable

Picnic Tables

Playgrounds

Skatepark

Soccer

Softball

Splashpad

Stadium – Youth Football

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. StoryWalk® is a collaboration between New Hanover County Parks and Gardens and Public Library.