Wilmington & the island beaches

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40 sourced places
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40 places

Selected facilities must all be documented. Unconfirmed facilities do not match filters. “Accessible” describes a published feature, not a guarantee about the whole visit.

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BeachWrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Access 4

Town-listed beach entry with restrooms and a shower.

RestroomsShower / rinseDocumented accessible featureParking
Published source reviewed Oct 3, 2026View details
ParkWilmington

James E.L. Wade Park

A half-mile creekside walk with a playground and picnic facilities.

Paved pathRestroomsParkingPlaygroundPicnic facilities
0.5 mi documented routeView details
ParkWilmington

Smith Creek Park

A lake walk, nature-themed playground, and small-watercraft launch.

RestroomsPlaygroundPicnic facilitiesPaved pathWatercraft launch
1.3 mi documented routeView details
ParkKure Beach

Joe Eakes Park

A Kure Beach play stop with a shaded picnic area.

PlaygroundPicnic facilitiesDocumented shadeDog park
Published source reviewed Oct 3, 2026View details
ParkWilmington

Halyburton Park

A 1.3-mile paved perimeter path through a sandhills preserve.

Paved pathDocumented accessible featureRestroomsParkingPlayground
1.3 mi documented routeView details
BeachWrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Access 2

Town-listed beach entry with restrooms and a shower.

RestroomsShower / rinseDocumented accessible featureParking
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BeachWrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Access 16

Town-listed beach entry with restrooms and a shower.

RestroomsShower / rinseDocumented accessible featureParking
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BeachWrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Access 36

Town-listed beach entry with restrooms and a shower.

RestroomsShower / rinseDocumented accessible featureParking
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BeachCarolina Beach

Sandpiper Beach Access

The tourism guide documents restrooms, rinsing facilities, parking, and a ramp.

RestroomsShower / rinseParkingDocumented accessible feature
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ParkWilmington

Empie Park

Combine a playground stop with tennis, picnic shelters, or the separate dog park.

RestroomsParkingPlaygroundPicnic facilitiesDog park
Published source reviewed Oct 3, 2026View details
ParkWilmington

Greenfield Park

A lakeside park with a 4.8-mile paved walking and cycling path.

RestroomsPlaygroundPicnic facilitiesPaved pathWatercraft launch
4.8 mi documented routeView details
ParkWilmington

Riverfront Park

A downtown riverfront play area alongside a concert venue.

RestroomsPlayground
Published source reviewed Oct 3, 2026View details
ParkWilmington

Olsen Park

The Kiwanis Miracle Playground and family restrooms support a play-focused outing.

RestroomsPlaygroundDocumented accessible featurePicnic facilitiesParking
0.75 mi documented routeView details
ParkWilmington

Robert Strange Park

Playground, open space, and sports facilities beside the MLK Community Center.

RestroomsPlaygroundDocumented accessible featureParkingPicnic facilities
Published source reviewed Oct 3, 2026View details
ParkWilmington

Anne McCrary Park

A waterside overlook and paved paths on Randall Parkway.

ParkingPicnic facilitiesPaved pathFishing facility
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ParkWilmington

Maides Park

A neighborhood recreation stop beside the Davis Center.

Restrooms
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ParkWilmington

Long Leaf Park

A county park for playground time, picnics, and a longer walk.

PlaygroundPicnic facilitiesDog park
1.55 mi documented routeView details
ParkWilmington

Ogden Park

A north Wilmington park with a walking trail and sports facilities.

PlaygroundPicnic facilitiesDog park
1 mi documented routeView details
ParkWilmington

Arrowhead Park

A playground and picnic shelter alongside disc golf and pickleball.

RestroomsPlaygroundPicnic facilities
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ParkWilmington

Kings Grant Park

A neighborhood playground and picnic-shelter option.

PlaygroundPicnic facilities
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ParkWilmington

Parkwood Park

A neighborhood park with a half-mile walking trail.

PlaygroundPicnic facilities
0.5 mi documented routeView details
LaunchWilmington

River Road Park

A Cape Fear River launch and picnic stop.

Watercraft launchPlaygroundPicnic facilitiesFishing facility
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LaunchWilmington

Trails End Park

A public launch with picnic tables and a fishing pier.

Watercraft launchParkingPicnic facilitiesFishing facility
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TrailCarolina Beach

Carolina Beach State Park

Explore park trails or use the marina area for a water-access outing.

RestroomsWatercraft launch
Published source reviewed Oct 3, 2026View details
IndoorWilmington

Cape Fear Museum

A downtown history and science option for an indoor outing.

Published source reviewed Oct 3, 2026View details

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