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Did You Know?
Lillington Riverfront Park
Cape Fear River is the only
river in the state that flows
into the ocean.

Lillington Parks
LOVES

By Lydia Cobb
L illington has abundant natural Town Parks eventually will connect via a new trail to the Cape Fear River Trail Park

resources and park lands. State,
town’s Lillington Riverfront Park about a

See the sunlight shimmer on the waters

Lillington Parks and Recreation
county and municipal parks beckon provides affordable, community-centered mile away. of the Cape Fear River along 16 miles of
everyone to enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, recreational activities, with sports leagues 406 W. Front St., Lillington, NC 27546 connected ADA-accessible greenway,
and whitewater rafting. If you participate for youth and adults, activities and lillingtonnc.org | 910-893-2654 riverbank, and hillside trails for walking,
in Lillington Parks & Recreation programs, programs for all ages, and fitness and jogging, and dog walking. Launch canoes
you and your family can add dozens of wellness pursuits for healthy living. County Parks and kayaks from the boat launch. Licensed
fishers are encouraged to cast a line. A
sports and specialties to your activity list. Harnett County Parks and Recreation
Lillington Riverfront Park picnic shelter and restrooms are by the
Let’s play! provides a comprehensive array of leisure
Situated along the Cape Fear River, parking lot. Call for the canoe and kayak
recreational opportunities and facilities.
Raven Rock State Park this newer park provides a relaxing area access lock code.
to walk, run, and go fishing. Amenities 1002 S. 13th St., Erwin, NC 28339
Get ready for gorgeous, by river or by Cape Fear Shiner Park harnett.org/parkrec/cape-fear-river-trail-park
include a playground, walking trail, picnic
trail. The centerpiece of the park is Raven Cape Fear Shiner Park is home to a 910-893-7518
shelter, and boat launch.
Rock that rises 150 feet above the Cape Storybook Trail and the Harnett County
235 E. Duncan St., Lillington, NC 27546
Fear River. The visitor center features lillingtonnc.org/recreation | 910-893-0340 Public Library by the Cape Fear River. Campbell University’s
interactive displays about the ecology and People like to jog and walk dogs, and cheer Pollinator Meadows & River Park
geology of the area. Get your trail maps The Neil and Cindy McPhail Park on teams at the multipurpose soccer With river access and meadow and
here. Visitors can fine tune skills in diverse Kids and families love to play on the and softball fields. There is also a canoe woodland views, you may decide you want
outdoor activities including hiking, biking, city’s newest play area with a super slide portage. Plans include installation of a to go primitive camping here and return
horseback riding, backcountry camping on a long hill. Do the zipline, ropes course, playground and amphitheater. with your kayak and canoe to the river
(think solitude), canoeing, and fishing. climbing rocks, and relax on tree stump 350 Alexander Dr., Lillington, NC 27546 landing. A former golf course has been
3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 benches. See what’s in bloom on the harnett.org/parkrec/cape-fear-shiner-park.asp rewilded with native plants and areas for
raven.rock@ncparks.gov | 910-893-4888 Botanical Trail one-mile loop. The park 910-893-7518 camping, where birds have returned and
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