Nice little park located centrally in Ayden, not far from the downtown area. There is free parking…read moreavailable around the perimeter of the park, and every time I've stopped by finding a space hasn't been an issue. There are a number of amenities, including a nice sized playground for the kids, tennis courts, a large covered picnic area, restrooms, a community garden with vegetables and herbs, and a large open field with benches and trees.

Honestly just steer clear of this spot, owners seem to hate that ATVs are at their ATV park... it's…read morelike the owners /employees wake up with the sole itinerary of ruining someone's day.

Terrible customer service, trails where in horrible shape don't recommend going at all,…read moreStaff is incredibly rude and not helpful

We were here at night, the week after Christmas. Impressive Christmas lights on display for a…read moresmall park. I found the park safe, even at night. Very well maintained. There is a playground area on the other side of the park. Apparently parents at the park don't want some rando guy with no kids playing on the playground equipment. At least that is what the police officer told me. I think the kids were just pissed because I was wining at "king of the mountain". Park is located in downtown and is next to the Neuse river. Parking is free in the area. It's a nice little park and I give it a solid 4 stars.

What an awesome green space and new playground on the Neuse River complete with many amenities,…read moresans a public restroom (although it kind of smells like one down by the lift station). What were they thinking? The rest is five stars--bandshell for outdoor concerts, picnic shelter, shade canopies, solar-powered lights, interactive multi-piece colorful interactive ACCESSIBLE playground, clean artifcial playground surfacing, paved walking trail (with a storybook theme), dedicated parking lot and meaningful memorials. Thanks to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department and partners for making this park happen. If you haven't been to Kinston, NC, lately, check it out. This playground is part of a downtown revitalization going strong.

Fort Totten Park is a five and a half-acre area nestled between Neuse Boulevard and Trent Road on…read moreFort Totten Drive. The park includes a modular playground, lighted softball field, picnic shelter with grills and picnic tables and public restrooms. The city updated and remodeled the park recently with paint, mulch and a new tire swing. It's in excellent condition. Street parking is available. [Review 329 of 2024 - 3585 in North Carolina - 21363 overall]

This passive park is located on the site of the former Lemual Harvey Elementary School that stood…read morehere from 1925 to 1974. I'm not sure what happened to the school but this is now an open space with a gazebo at the center. It's nice for a picnic and would probably be ideal for a festival or farmer's market sort of thing. There is a dedicated parking lot. Watch yourself on the steps as some of them are a little cracked. [Review 15471 overall, 975 of 2021, number 3015 in North Carolina.]

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is located in Seven Springs, NC. The park is named for the 90-foot…read morecliffs that overlook the Neuse River. I first stopped at the Visitor Center. I like visiting these as they are like a little museum in each state park. This visitor center was very interactive and had bright colors with the storyboards. I like that they covered the local ecology, the history of the river and also how we can help make better choices to keep the water safe. In the lobby, there are some taxidermies; you will see a black bear, an owl, a fox and a bobcat that lived in the area. When the fault formed, the water created the cliffs. The cliffs are unique in the layers formed. The white and yellow layers of sand and gravel are remnants of ancient beaches. The Atlantic Ocean once covered the area. Then the dark gray and black layers were made of clay likely deposited by ancient marshes. Between these layers are marine life, seashells, shale, and gravel. These got left behind as the sea levels rose and fell. These formations are 90 feet high and 200 feet underground. Native Americans gathered here, the Tuscarora and Saponi tribes. The river acted as a transportation route and a source of food. They used canoes to go from the coast to the inland forest. The high ground served as a lookout point, allowing them to see anyone approaching. They hunted deer and turkey. The museum has stone tools and other artifacts that were found in the area. During the Civil War, in the Battle of Whitehall (now Seven Springs), the Union soldiers used the higher ground to fight the Confederates. The Confederates were building an ironclad ship (the CSS Neuse). They thought being upriver would keep them safe from the Union ships. They had hoped to retake New Bern with it. The ship survived the battle with only minor damage and was moved to Kinston to have an engine and heavy iron armor added. (The ship can be seen at the CSS Interpretive Museum in Kinston, NC) I liked the phones available for a glimpse into the past from people who were part of the park, and the viewer glasses. The building is air-conditioned, and restrooms are available. There is a small gift shop too. The staff were friendly as they were expecting campers. There is an Overlook for a beautiful view. It is just steps away from the parking lot. The view was stunning. The signs make it easy to find from the visitor center. There are some trails to follow as well if you want to explore more.

Clear pretty cool running trails, well Maintained. The…read morebathrooms are always cleaned and stocked.

Awesome spot for toddlers within close supervision. Clean and safe. Priced reasonably and never too…read morecrowded

Nice movie theater. Friendly workers when I went. Not too crowded. Looked taken care ofread more

BEWARE OF BEARTOWN CINEMA Beartown Cinema overcharged us on…read moremovie tickets the other night. Charged us for adult tickets instead of Senior, even though I asked the cashier if she charged us for the Senior rate and she said "yes". We went into the theater the next day and talked to the manager. He said that "he can't do anything because you already watched the movie". We explained that we didn't want a refund for the movie, just the difference of the price of the tickets. He still said that there's nothing he could do!! He also kept saying "it's only a couple of dollars". I said it was the principal! Are the employees pocketing the difference??? How many other people have they done it to?? I've also called the GM's (Andre) cell and left 2 VMs and has never returned my calls. We will not be returning to that theater until they make it right! If you go to that theater, make sure you look at your receipt!