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Veterans Memorial Park

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Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

4.4(43 reviews)
11.6 mi

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.

The name caught my eye, and despite this being far away from the mountainous part of the state…read morethere are indeed cliffs. The river was at flood stage due to heavy rains throughout the region when I visited, but there was no danger of getting wet at the top of the cliffs. You can pretty much drive right up to where the views are, and this being a NC state park, you can simply motor on in without paying a fee, which is not the case in neighboring states like SC and VA. Trails take one from the cliffs down to the riverside in fairly short order, and there were plenty of interesting sights to see in the short time I spent there, another on my list of sights seen in a fascinatingly diverse state.

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W A Foster Center

W A Foster Center

3.0(2 reviews)
1.0 mi

Located at Mina Weil Park at 1012 South John Street, Goldsboro, this recreation center is the…read morecity's newest. The gymnasium, kitchen, multi-purpose rooms, picnic shelters and ball fields can be rented for your personal use. However, the City Parks and Recreation team of professionals create an outstanding offering of programs ranging from drop in to instructional and from informal to highly competitive for all ages, abilities and interests. Check out group fitness classes, Special Olympics, corn hole, Senior Games, basketball leagues, Zumba, volleyball softball, sewing, the after school program, the fitness center and so much more. More up to date info available at goldsboroparksandrec.com The park houses 2 softball/baseball fields, outdoor basketball court and tennis court, playground, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor fitness equipment, restrooms and 2 large picnic shelters. Ride your bike! Bike rack and various bike maintenance equipment available right at the entrance.

Went to the facility today 8/6/2022 for my Family Reunion we get There the refrigerator was full…read moreand there were pizzas in the over that didn't belong to us..... the staff wasn't friendly at all and one of the staff told everyone they had to leave at 3:40 when we had the facility until 4pm. We were already cleaning the place and everyone would have been out of the room at 4 but he didn't give us time to thank our families for coming and we love them and to be safe:( but yet he got in line to get a plate of food (I didn't know until later because he wouldn't have gotten that plate) rudeness shouldn't be a part of renting a facility....... we were very disappointed in the way the staff member treated us he was rude from the moment we arrived....... We don't recommend this facility for rental mainly for how ugly the Staff was. The facility itself was really nice but the staff not so much

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