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Programs
New Hanover County Parks & Gardens offers a variety of educational programs for families, children and adults in our county parks. The following programs are free to the public. Pre-registration is recommended where possible.
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Welcome
Parks and Gardens strives to maintain and operate parks and facilities that enrich the lives of the community and promote an overall healthier lifestyle.
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Amenities
Find out more about our parks.
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At-Home Educational Activities
Are you looking for fun educational activities for your family to do at home while social distancing?
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Athletics
New Hanover County Parks and Gardens’ athletic facilities may be reserved by league coordinators.
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Geocaching
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game that uses handheld GPS-enabled devices to find geocaches (containers) hidden in different locations.
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Kids in Parks TRACK Trail
The Kids in Parks TRACK Trail is a self-guided tour that leads kids and families on the 1.3 mile paved multipurpose trail around the lake at Smith Creek Park.
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Park Pages / Little Free Libraries
Parks and Gardens has partnered with the New Hanover County Library to bring you Park Pages, also known as, Little Free Libraries.
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Park Rx
Park Rx or Park Prescriptions is a partnership between New Hanover County Parks & Gardens, City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation, NC Cooperative Extension, healthcare providers, public health agencies, and other community groups. Our goal is to help build a healthier New Hanover County by encouraging citizens to get outside and exercise!
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Parks Stars Youth Program
Become a Parks Star by completing a fun-filled activity book while learning about New Hanover County Parks!
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StoryWalk®
StoryWalk® encourages both family literacy and physical activity by posting pages from a children’s book along a path or walking trail.
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Support the Parks
Donate to help support the parks.
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Upcoming Activities
Check here for events and activities coming up!