Explore our Exciting Events Lineup!
Experience a diverse array of activities, from invigorating Fitness Classes to enriching Cultural Programs, engaging Youth Events, vibrant Festivals, thrilling Athletics, and leisurely rounds of Golf. Our events are designed to cater to various interests, ensuring a season full of excitement and community engagement. Join us for a season like no other!
Please join us as we continue to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month. Our department is so grateful for the continued support from our partners & collaborators, volunteers, and participants. Survey is available through August 8, 2024.
Join Wilmington Parks & Recreation in assessing the level of belonging felt when participating or visiting programs, facilities, and parks.
"For nearly 40 years, we have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. This month is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — who maintain our country’s local, state and community parks." (National Recreation and Park Association).
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Cultural Programs
In addition to our parks, trails, and indoor/outdoor recreation facilities, the City of Wilmington's Parks and Recreation Department offers a myriad of cultural programs that highlight what makes Wilmington such a vibrant city. Parks, by the beginning of the 20th century, began to be utilized for dance, theatre, and even film. Today, there is an astounding influx of artistic and cultural activity in parks. From large-scale festivals to long-term residencies with arts organizations and partners, our cultural programs strive to revitalize the role parks play in our lives. Check out our program opportunities below and join us!
Learn more about our programs here!
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Athletic Programs
Embark on a journey of sportsmanship and camaraderie with our Athletics programs, designed to challenge and inspire. For those seeking a more leisurely yet engaging experience, our athletic events and programs offer a touch of friendly competition.
Learn more about our programs here!
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Adult & Active Adult Programs
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and celebration with one of our adult/active adult programs. Our Adult Events provide a platform for the older generation to connect, learn, and have fun in a safe and engaging environment.
Learn more about our programs here!
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Youth & Teen Programs
From invigorating Nature Camps to enriching Cultural Programs, engaging Summer Day Camps, vibrant Festivals, thrilling After-School Programming, and leisurely play at Fit For Fun, our summer events cater to a wide range of interests.
Learn more about our programs here!
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Nature Programs
The City of Wilmington’s Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of programs that align with North Carolina Science Standards. The educational programs offered by the trained staff of the Halyburton Nature Center focus on basic science concepts and local nature themes. Designed to engage participants in hands-on learning, our nature programs allow for first-hand experiences in outdoor habitats, creating a relationship of respect and stewardship between participants and the environment. Join our staff for a fun and exciting nature program and explore nature in Wilmington!
Learn more about our programs here!
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Seasonal Camps & Programs
The City of Wilmington’s Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide array of seasonal programming opportunities. We believe that camps should provide the user with a safe environment in which to develop new skills and talents. Camp-based programming is also a place where children, and teens, develop a variety of social skills useful for conflict resolution and leadership. Join us in this special type of seasonal program where we all come together to have fun!
Learn more about our programs here!
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Preschool Programs
The City of Wilmington’s Parks & Recreation Department strives to offer programming opportunities for all! For that reason, the Fit For Fun (FFF) Center exists for those between the ages of 0 and 5. The FFF team of committed and passionate youth educators provides a warm and safe environment to best support children’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Check out their programming opportunities below!
Learn more about our programs here!
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Special Olympic Programs
Special Olympics New Hanover County provides year-round training in 27 sports, local and regional invitational competitions, social events, recreation activities and more to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics provides opportunities for athletes to compete in inclusive and accessible activities while keeping programs safe for all.
Learn more about our programs here!
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1. Registration for the Afterschool Programs (Davis Center/MLK Center) is now OPEN. Registration is only available on-site. MLK Center (401 S. 8th St); Davis Center (1101 Manly Ave.)
2. Fit For Fun Center's Tiny Heroes Program (1st Session) will be held on August 12, 2024 at 10 a.m. Fit For Fun Center (302 S. 10th St)
3. Yoga at Riverfront Park (10 Cowan St.) begins tomorrow (August 7, 2024). This program can be found here. Registration is required.
4. Due to inclement weather, both the Robert Strange Park and Legion Stadium Pools will be closed today (August 6) and tomorrow (August 7). An announcement will be made when both pools are re-opened. For immediate questions, please contact us directly at morrell.fox@wilmingtonnc.gov
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