County Parks

Craven County
Old Airport Rd.
New Bern, NC 28563
(252) 636-6606

Adjacent to Craven County Regional Airport, Creekside Park provides 111 acres of recreational complex developed by the Craven County Parks and Recreation Department. The park features walking trails, a sand volleyball court, 12 athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms and picnic shelters. The waterfront has a launch area for canoes and kayaks as well as...more about Creekside Park

Municipal and City Parks

300 Industrial Dr.
New Bern, NC 28563
(252) 633-1477

Open to the public and free of charge, the demonstration gardens of Craven County Cooperative Extension showcase the work of Cooperative Extension, Master Gardener Volunteers and Eastern North Carolina Rose Society. The gardeners share with the public more than 70 varieties of roses ranging from climbers and shrubs to hybrid teas...more about Extension Service Gardens

New Bern Recreation & Parks
Fort Totten Dr. & Trent Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 639-2901

Fort Totten Park, covering nearly five and a half acres, has a lighted softball field and a children's playground featuring swings, slides and climbing equipment. Public restrooms and a picnic shelter with two grills and two picnic tables complement family activities both separate and together. The busy park serves the public daily...more about Fort Totten Park

312 Glenburnie Dr.
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 639-2900

In the Glenburnie Gardens residential area off Oaks Road, the 51-acre Glenburnie Park is located in a grove of old pine trees and considered one of New Bern's most scenic parks. Fronting the Neuse River, the park has a public boat ramp, paved parking, four picnic shelters with tables and...more about Glenburnie Park

901 Chapman St.
New Bern, NC
(252) 639-2901

On a 30-acre site adjoining the newly renovated Stanley White Recreation Center in New Bern, Henderson Park provides a modular playground and two picnic shelters with grills and picnic tables. There is plenty to do or watch at the two lighted regulation-size basketball courts, two baseball fields, a half-mile walking trail...more about Henderson Park

New Bern Recreation & Parks
1225 Pine Tree Dr.
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 639-2912

In 1994, community volunteers spent five days constructing a playground as a gift to the city. Although several other parks offer playground equipment, the swings at Kidsville Playground are especially wonderful for children and their accompanying adults. For more details, see the New Bern Kidstuff chapter....more about Kidsville Playground

545 Neuse Ave.
New Bern, NC
(252) 639-2901

Pierce Park includes two lighted Little League fields for baseball and tee-ball games and practices. Attending parents and friends will find bleachers and a playground for children not involved in games or practice. Public restrooms and a concession stand make it easier for entire families to support their Little League participants....more about Pierce Park

Downtown
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 639-2900

Anglers, walkers and soccer lovers use the Lawson Creek Park year 'round. Off Pembroke Road and fronting the Trent River, the 140-acre park has two boat landings, a soccer field, two fishing piers including a handicapped walkway and chair friendly dock. There are two shelters at the park that may be...more about Public Docks - Lawson Creek Park

1225 Pine Tree Dr.
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 639-2901

The very popular Kidsville Playground and the West New Bern Recreation Center are included on the 25 acres called Seth West Parrott Park. While the active young explore their area, the sports minded enjoy four lighted tennis courts, a lighted outdoor basketball court, two lighted baseball fields and the Heath and...more about Seth West Parrott Park

E. Front St. and S. Front St.
New Bern, NC
(252) 639-2900

Today's popular Union Point Park Complex grew from the vision of 1977 city and private individuals who founded the New Bern Central Business District Revitalization Plan. That group initiated the Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation in 1979. Under the umbrella of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Swiss Bear joined the...more about Union Point Park Complex

 
 
 
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