SPORTS & RECREATION / PARKS & NATURE

North Carolina Parks

Clemmons Educational State Forest
2411 Old U.S. 70 West
Clayton 919-553-5651
www.ncesf.org/clemmons.html
Between the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain, these pine stands and hardwoods are set on a rolling terrain highlighted by streams and rock formations. Well-marked trails are accented by exhibits and displays.

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
345-A Park Entrance Road
Seven Springs 919-778-6234
www.ncparks.gov
Visitors once flocked to this area for mineral water and riverboat excursions to the cliffs. Today, the cliffs remain relatively unaltered and stand as a journal of the geological and biological history of the land.

Falls Lake State Recreation Area
13304 Creedmoor Road
Wake Forest 919-676-1027
www.ncparks.gov
Crowned by a 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands, this area encourages boating, fishing, and water sports as well as hiking, mountain biking, and camping.

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
280 State Park Road
Apex 919-362-0586
www.ncparks.gov
Relax and take some time to relax with almost 14,000 acres of water, this area encourages fishing, camping and much much more.

Raven Rock State Park
3009 Raven Rock Road
Lillington 910-893-4888
www.ncparks.gov
High above the Cape Fear River stands Raven Rock, its austere beauty a testament to the forces that have carved a natural monument of out this rugged land.

Weymouth Woods & Sandhills Nature Preserve
1024 Fort Bragg Road
Southern Pines 910-692-2167
www.ncparks.gov
Nearly 900 acres of natural preserve displays the natural features of the region, where the longleaf pine forest protects a habitat for rare and endangered species.

William B. Unstead State Park
8801 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh 919-571-4170
www.ncparks.gov
Visitors enjoy a retreat from urban crowds in a natural community of trees, flowers, birds, and streams in this 5,439-acre park.

Regional Parks

Arsenal Park
801 Arsenal Avenue
Fayetteville 910-486-1330
https://museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov/
Four acres of open space encourage picnics and relaxation under the sun on this historically significant site used for events by the Museum of the Cape Fear.

Depot Park
226 Carthage Street
Sanford 919-775-8332
www.downtownsanford.com/depot-park.php
Located in Downtown Sanford, this park serves as both a local gathering place for scheduled concerts and leisure activities.

Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
536 N. Eastern Boulevard
Fayetteville 910-486-0221
www.capefearbg.org
Along with the lovely gardens and charming gazebo, an authentic 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings are surrounded by a Heritage Garden and homeowner demonstration garden.

Christina S. Smith Park
500 Fisher Drive
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Located with the J.S. Spivey Recreation Center at Walker-Spivey School, the park features a new splash pad, picnic shelter, sports facilities, and a playground.

Cross Creek Park
Green and Ann Streets
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Following a linear design in the heart of the city, the park is easily accessible and beautifully landscaped for year-round enjoyment.

Eastside Park
1367 Shadbush Lane
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
While relatively new, the park has already gained popularity and provides a picnic shelter, open space, a trail, a playground, and basketball courts.

General Lee Park
General Lee Avenue
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Small in size, the park encourages relaxation under the shade of dogwood trees or play on grassy areas.

Honeycutt Park
Fort Bragg Road at Devers
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
One of the most popular of Fayetteville’s parks, this lovely area shares a location with Kiwanis Recreation Center and a number of recreational and sports amenities.

J. Bayard Clark Park
631 Sherman Drive
Fayetteville 910-433-1579
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
This jewel is one of the largest parks in the system and remains a natural woodland area dedicated to preserving the environment and educating the public on North Carolina plants and wildlife. Three trails wind through the park and along the Cape Fear River combine with nature center exhibits.

Massey Hill Park
1612 Camden Road
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Located behind the Massey Hill Recreation Center, the park is filled with amenities including a playground, ball field, picnic shelter, horseshoe pit, and tennis court.

Milton E. Mazarick Park
1612 Belevedere Avenue
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Adjacent to Glenville Lake are 80 lush acres of woods and open space that make up Fayetteville’s largest park. Trails, tennis courts, ball fields, picnic areas, and a fishing pier are among the amenities.

Myers Park
1018 Rochester Street
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Adjacent to Geraldine B. Myers Recreation Center, the park encourages a variety of indoor and outdoor activities with its gentle slopes and shade trees.

North Street Park
North & Brinkley Streets
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Abundant open space makes the park popular for playing ball and other forms of exercise. The lighted softball field is ideal for community use and adult softball leagues.

Rowan Park
725 West Rowan Street
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Centrally located near downtown, the park offers a unique blend of amenities that include a playground, picnic areas, a natural amphitheater, tennis courts, and a band shell for concerts and events.

San Lee Park
572 Pumping Station Rd
Sanford, NC 919-776-6221
https://leecountync.gov/Departments/SanLeePark
San-Lee Park is a 160-acre park offering walking/hiking trails, mountain bike trail, Nature Center, and playground/picnic facilities. It also offers campgrounds and two stocked lakes for fishing.

Seabrook Park
708 Landgon Street
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Numerous amenities keep the park busy throughout the year, including ball fields, a large picnic shelter, and a playground. Smith Recreation Center and the city’s pools are also located in Seabrook Park.

Smith Lake Recreation Park
Smith Lake Road
Fort Bragg 910-396-5979
https://bragg.armymwr.com/programs/smith-lake-recreation-area
Open for public use, this beautiful area features camper cabins by reservation as well as mountain bike trails, a paintball facility, a swimming beach and sandy shore, and a playground.

Tokay Park
328 Hamilton Street
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Blending athletic fields with open playing spaces, the park features tennis courts, a playground, and a state-of-the-art running track as well as other sports amenities.

Woodrow Park
Woodrow & Wilson Streets
Fayetteville 910- 433-1556
https://fayettevillenc.gov/
Nestled into a family neighborhood, the park is ideal as a play area for children with its tree-shaded playground.

Parks & Recreation Contacts

STATE RESOURCES

North Carolina Division of Environment & Natural Resources
877-623-6748
https://deq.nc.gov/

Parks and Recreation
919-733-PARK
919-733-4181
www.ncparks.gov

Aquariums
919-733-2290
www.ncaquariums.com

Environmental Education
919-733-0711
https://deq.nc.gov/

Forest Resources
919-733-2162
https://deq.nc.gov/

Old McKinney House
2303 Tramway Road
Sanford, NC 919-775-2107

REGIONAL RESOURCES

City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville 910-433-1547
https://fayettevillenc.gov/

Cumberland County Parks & Recreation
2165 Wilmington Highway
Fayetteville 910-321-6506
www.co.cumberland.nc.us/parksrec.html

Fort Bragg Morale, Welfare & Recreation
Army Community Service
910-396-8682
Tickets & Tours
910-396-TRIP
910-396-TOUR
https://www.bragg.army.mil/index.php/about/garrison/family-morale-welfare-and-recreation

Harnett County Parks & Recreation
1100 E McNeil Street
Lillington 910-893-7518
www.harnett.org

Hoke County Parks and Recreation
227 N. Main Street
Raeford 910-875-4035
www.hokecounty.org

Lee County Parks and Recreation
2303 Tramway Road
Sanford 919-775-2107
https://leecountync.gov/Departments/ParksRecreation

Moore County Parks and Recreation
155 Hillcrest Park Lane
Carthage 910-947-2504
https://www.moorecountync.gov/parks-and-recreation