Brunswick County

The parks in this section are maintained by the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department. All have excellent facilities, including tennis courts, ball fields, football/soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds and picnic shelters. Most of them also feature shuffleboard courts and horseshoe pits, plus community buildings for group use for such occasions as reunions, exercise classes and other events. For specific information about any of these parks or to reserve picnic shelters and community buildings, call (910) 253-2670. Tennis players at Ocean Isle Beach also may note the town's public courts on Third Street across from the Museum of Coastal Carolina.

Brunswick River Park
574 River Road, Leland 28451
(910)253-2670
This 11-acre park includes restrooms and a boat ramp.

Leland Community Park
1490 Village Road NE, Lelandv28451
(910) 371-9606
This is an 11-acre community park, situated behind the Leland Post Office. Facilities include two baseball fields, a community building, a concession stand with restrooms, a playground and three picnic shelters.

Lockwood Folly District Park
430 Green Swamp Road, Supply 28462
(910) 754-8414
This 20-acre park is a mile north of the town of Supply. Its community building, however, is at Holden Beach. The park offers three baseball/softball fields, a football/soccer field, a concession stand with restrooms and a separate restroom facility, a basketball court, two tennis courts, three picnic shelters and a playground.

Northwest District Park
1937 Andrew Jackson Hwy. NE, Leland 28451
(910) 371-9222
This 35-acre park lies 15 minutes west of Wilmington, on the south side of U.S. 17. You will find three baseball/softball fields, one football/soccer field, a concession stand with restrooms, two basketball courts, four tennis courts, four picnic shelters and a playground.

Shallotte District Park
5550 Main Street, Shallotte 28470
(910) 754-7710
To find this 64-acre park from U.S. 17, follow signs for U.S. 17 Business. Amenities include four baseball/softball fields, a concession stand with restrooms, a basketball court, two tennis courts, three picnic shelters, a playground and four soccer fields.

Smithville District Park
8340 River Road SE, Southport 28461
(910) 457-9105
Smithville District Park covers 23 acres and includes two baseball/softball fields, one regular football/soccer field and five mini football/soccer fields, a concession stand with restrooms, a basketball court, two tennis courts and two picnic shelters.

Town Creek District Park
6420 Ocean Hwy. E, Winnabow 28479
(910) 253-4610
You can't miss this park on the east side of U.S. 17, about 15 or 20 minutes southwest of Wilmington. Contained in 35 acres, it offers four baseball/softball/soccer fields, a concession stand with restrooms, a basketball court, two tennis courts, two picnic shelters, a playground and a community building as well as shuffleboard and horseshoes.

Waccamaw Park
5855 Waccamaw School Road NW, Ash 28420
(910) 287-3658
Though this park comprises 35 acres, 20 remain undeveloped at this writing. The park provides two baseball/softball fields, a football/soccer field, a concession stand with restrooms, a basketball court, two tennis courts, a beach-style volleyball court, two picnic shelters, a playground and a community building.

Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve
6150 Rock Creek Road, Town Creek
(910) 253-6066 or (910) 962-3107
This nature preserve, owned and administered by UNCW, comprises 174 acres of lush woodland with educational displays and ten miles of hiking trails. One of these trails meanders along the banks of the beautiful Town Creek. Among the many natural points of interest is an old tar kiln of the type once ubiquitous throughout the region. Suitable for families, the preserve is open during daylight hours seven days a week. Picnic tables and a restroom are available, and there's an onsite caretaker. Don't forget the camera and lunch. Admission is free.