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THINGS TO DO

City of Wilmington and nearly 5-miles of walking/biking trails.
Parks & Recreation • Canoe, kayak & paddleboat rentals
Enjoy the city’s parks, two golf courses, and 302 Willard St., 28401
a variety of recreational facilities. wilmingtonrecreation.com
910-341-7855
wilmingtonrecreation.com Halyburton Park
Escape to a 58-acre nature preserve with
EV-Henwood Nature Preserve 1.3-miles of biking and walking trails, picnic
shelters, playgrounds, and a nature center.
Walk two self-guided learning trails, and 4099 S. 17th St., 28412
watch for wildlife and birds, dawn to dusk. 910-341-0075 halyburtonpark.com
• Dogs not allowed
6150 Rock Creek Rd., Leland, NC 28451 Long Leaf Park
910-962-3107 This 75-acre park includes Little League
uncw.edu/physicalplant/arboretum/ fields, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic
ev-henwood shelters, outdoor gym, and 1.55-mile trail.
• Inclusive playground, splashpad, dog park
Gary Shell Cross-City Trail 314 Pine Grove Dr., 28409
910-798-7275 parks.nhcgov.com
Bike or hike from Wade Park to the
Intracoastal Waterway on nearly 15 miles New Hanover County
of off-road, multi-use trail. Area bike shops Arboretum
can easily put you on two wheels. Relax in the contemplation garden,
910-341-7855 crosscitytrail.com experience a Japanese tea house and koi
pond, and discover horticultural trends.
Greenfield Park • Ability Garden for persons with disabilities
Breathe easy in this 190-acre city park with 6206 Oleander Dr., 28403
a lake, cypress swamp, 20 acres of gardens, 910-798-7660 arboretum.nhcgov.com

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