This large park along US-17 would have been the spot for my picnic, but I ate my Wendy's on the way…read moreand ended up using their dumpster to tidy a bit of trash. Oops. The 35 acre park has four baseball/softball fields, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, a shuffleboard and bocce ball court, horseshoe pit, picnic shelters, TWO playgrounds and a dog park. Pretty much everything. I did get a little bit of a walk on the walking trail. There is more than enough parking here and easy access from the roadway. [Review 13993 overall, 1315 of 2020, number 2633 in North Carolina.]

Gorgeous park a hidden gem nice walking trail around the perimeter and play area for children…read more lucky me it's not too far from home

This is an incredible place to go for local events, and to step away into nature. The river walk…read moreitself is beautiful and quiet, and the park offers a wonderful playground and event space. If you live anywhere in this area and haven't been here, you should go immediately.

What a beautiful spot in Leland! With plenty of paved parking, it's a perfect place to be on a nice…read moreday. We lucked out too! I was looking for a place for my daughter to get the energy out and, with good reviews, headed toward Riverwalk Park. It just so happened to be their Christmas market and fair - with face painting, vendors, special treats and games. My little one could have cared less about the aforementioned happenings. She cares about playgrounds and this park had one of the best we've seen. It was crawling with kids, so even better for entertainment! She played for hours. There was plenty of space, nooks and crannies for kids to run and do their own thing. The equipment all looked in good repair and the park was very clean. Everything is surrounded by mature trees so the playground was shaded during our visit. As lunch approached, we walked over to the water for some calm & relaxation. There are a couple of boat ramps, though I believe I was there at low-tide as one looked inaccessible. There were also a couple of swings to sit and look out over the water. I noted a walking trail as we were leaving and would certainly return to see the rest of the park. I was very impressed with my first visit here.

I have a toddler and we love taking him to the Long Leaf Park splash pad but it gets a bit crowded…read moreand overwhelming. I'd heard about the Northside Splash Pad and was excited to check it out, but the first two times we swung by during "open" hours, it actually wasn't open. I guess it was undergoing some repairs, but I never saw any info about that or info about when it finally opened. We've gone three times in the past few weeks and it's perfect for my little guy. Small, contained (if we close the gate), benches and tables to sit at, and enough water fixtures to be fun without being too much for a toddler. Some of them could use some upkeep, but it works well for us. Thrilled to have this other option for a splash pad during this hot summer!

Super cute little park. Has two play areas, some swings, little free library, water fountain, and…read morebathrooms. Quiet area too with a picnic table also.

Visit d this location during a vacation in Wilmington. Not only does it have a park for kids to…read moreenjoy, the location has pickleball courts, kayaks, paddle boats and a walking trail that circles the beautiful lake. We hoped to see gators but missed them all. Tons of turtles though. The walking trail is 5 miles around the lake and easy with shaded spots, and various lookout locations with benches to rest or simple zen out. I wish I lived closer so I could walk this look weekly!

This is such a nice park. Wilmington has done a nice job up keeping this park. I love the 5 mile…read morewalk around Greenfield Lake, especially during azalea season. My kids enjoy the skate park and playgrounds. The trials are well kept. Lock your car and keep items out of view. This park is known for vagrants and we did see one person approach our car and try the doors. They scurried away quickly when they noticed we saw them. This could be because we have out of state plates but locals say this park is known for crime.

We attended a Valentine's Day Party here recently. Signed up online, paid the $6 when we arrived…read more Easy peasy. We walked in and this place is mainly geared towards babies. All of the toys inside were just plastic little tikes crap. They had a few crafts, and a couple different rooms but I felt this was too baby ish for my 3 year old. Cute little playground outside with some shade but I don't think this place should be up to age 5, maybe 3 at the most. The employees were all very nice.

Obsessed with this place. My kids love it and beg to come back every time! They love spending hours…read moreon end here. The staff is always super friendly and accommodating. I love how they add seasonal activities so my kids aren't always doing the exact same thing every time they come. We live on the opposite side of town, but it's worth the trip. I ran into mom there last time who drives all the way from surf city just to come here! There are activities from infancy to kindergarten age.

We've had a great time every time we visit. Our family was…read moregifted a membership for Christmas and have attended the new year's noon event and the kids Olympics, along with a weekday visit, so far. The events are heavily discounted for members, which we love. The employees are great and there's not many people there during the weekday in the winter, anyway. This is a smaller museum, so it's great for our almost 4 year old. There's a little outdoor area with a few things. We love the school bus. Fun place to visit when the weather isn't great.

WOW! 10/10 fun to be had here!! If you live in the area or plan to visit in the future and have…read morelittles along with you then this is a must stop for sure! Truly 3 stories of endless amounts of hands-on, sensory fulfilling fun. So much to learn here and each room has a completely different theme including an entire dentist office (with a dental chair and life size toothbrushes and teeth!), an incredible treehouse and play kitchen, a huge boat/ship and aquatic area, a veterinary office featuring many stuffed animal dogs and everything you'd see in a vets office including dress up costumes, and so much more! We spent a couple of hours here and honestly didn't think my toddler would make it that long, but that goes to show how epic this place is! Even if you have an early walker like my little babe, I highly recommend! There's something for all ages here and a great way to get out of the house and stay off the screens!

Nice little (emphasis on the little) park, right under the bridge in downtown Wilmington. The park…read moreis mainly used for it's boat launch, taking photos with the bridge and neighbors walking their dogs. It consists of a small parking lot, a green hill, a couple benches with close up views of the Cape Fear River. Lately I've been exploring our local parks a lot more and I'm insanely impressed with the NHC Parks & Rec, after what I've found. Dram Tree, though, I wouldn't really consider a "park," but rather a picnic spot and/or photo backdrop. It's cute and I'm glad I visited, but won't really be hanging out here or recommending to anyone other than tourists looking for a unique date spot.

Yeah...it's small but wow...what a view of the Port City's bridge and Cape Fear River. I believe…read morethe parking lot is larger than the park, itself, so it's a cute place to meet up with someone or to just get away from the hustle and bustle for a few. This park offers no playground for young children but offers a few patches of greenery to relax the mind. Nothing spectacular but the view is welcoming.

I was a little surprised to find that this park was not listed on Yelp yet. It's been around for a…read morewhile. The park is located in The Bottom neighborhood in Downtown Wilmington. The city lists it as 401 S. 8th Street, but the park borders S. 10th, Ann and S. 8th Streets. Quick Summary - It's a city park - One Pavilion - Baseball field that also used as a soccer field - There is a swimming pool - Several tennis courts that are also used for pickle ball - One playground area for kids - Very large open field Additional information The park is in an up and coming area. It's safe to visit but I would probably not hang out after dark. Dogs are allowed but not in the tennis courts or ball fields. No doggy poop bag stations so bring your own bag. The large field has lots of ant mounds so keep that in mind while you are walking across it. Not sure if the city tries to control the ants or not. They will bite your ankles if you let them. Every now and then a few jack wagons will ride their dirt bikes and 4 wheelers through the park, so watch out for that. You also get a lot of litter along the sidewalk on Ann Street from pedestrians and passing cares. Some folks just give a crap.