Things to Do

Recently updated and graded for the biking enthusiast, this off-road eight mile trail system for mountain bikers, hikers and runners is New Hanover County's most extensive bike trail. Located on Juvenile Center Drive, just west of the Blue Clay Road and North College Road intersection, the trails…

Explore 67 acres containing formal gardens, wildlife, ten acres of lakes, more than 75,000 azaleas, the tall Airlie Oak which dates back to 1545, and a seasonal butterfly house all located two miles west of Wrightsville Beach. Walk the trails or ride a tram to discover landscapes where something…

Discover his ADA accessible passive park featuring a pervious concrete walking trail, wooden observation decks and a collection of native carnivorous plant such as Pitcher Plants and Venus Flytraps. Open during daylight hours, seven days a week. The Garden is protected by a conservation easement…

As you hike the cypress and pine covered trails in this ten acre preserve, marvel at the insect consumption of pitcher plants, or relax to a symphony of songbirds, say a little thank you to Mrs. Bluethenthal Pronunciation: (blee-then-thal) and the members of the UNCW who had the foresight to…

Inland Greens Park was previously an 18 hole par 3 golf course. It has been extensively renovated with the front 9 holes of the old golf course converted to a passive park including a 3/4 mile walking trail, bocce courts, a picnic shelter, bike rakes, park benches, additional trees and a…