I was a little surprised to find that this park was not listed on Yelp yet. It's been around for a…read morewhile. The park is located in The Bottom neighborhood in Downtown Wilmington. The city lists it as 401 S. 8th Street, but the park borders S. 10th, Ann and S. 8th Streets. Quick Summary - It's a city park - One Pavilion - Baseball field that also used as a soccer field - There is a swimming pool - Several tennis courts that are also used for pickle ball - One playground area for kids - Very large open field Additional information The park is in an up and coming area. It's safe to visit but I would probably not hang out after dark. Dogs are allowed but not in the tennis courts or ball fields. No doggy poop bag stations so bring your own bag. The large field has lots of ant mounds so keep that in mind while you are walking across it. Not sure if the city tries to control the ants or not. They will bite your ankles if you let them. Every now and then a few jack wagons will ride their dirt bikes and 4 wheelers through the park, so watch out for that. You also get a lot of litter along the sidewalk on Ann Street from pedestrians and passing cares. Some folks just give a crap.

This is a square space of Carolinian forest which is not far from the beach, but offers a different…read morevibe and plenty of tree cover. Some bridges cross over small waterways and give the opportunity to gaze over some pretty still water. Relative to the more coastal areas, the obvious advantage here is shade, and the disadvantage would be the potential for a lot of bugs in the warmer weather. There are several trails which circuit navigate the place, and it joins a historic site. It does have its own parking lot and there is no charge to get in.

Visited the new entrance today on Wednesday morning around 9 AM. Not many people were there, so…read morethere was still quite a few parking spots. there was one porta potty. It was a nice short hike. There was a sign at the parking lot of where the trail started, but not totally clear. You just head along the wooden rope fence on a grass dirt area until you'll get to a gate (about .1 miles), where you'll have an option of going either left or right. I decided to make a right and eventually came to another intersection where I I made a left and it was a loop trail, around .75 total miles starting from the gate. There are trail marker wooden sticks, but no trail names. No map either on site. There are garbage cans throughout the trail, dog poop bags at the start, and a couple of benches on the loop trail. It was an overcast day, so hard to tell if it was shady. If I had to guess, it would be semi shady because of all the trees. It was fairly flat, but lots of tree roots. Still manageable with my jogging stroller.

I love surf camp so much Colby and Will taught me so much and got me to catch so many wavesread more

WB Surf Camp is our best investment of summer 2022. Our instructor Jacob was great for my 15yo and…read more12yo kids, and I'm relying on their comments to make this review. Jacob made sure the kids mastered one skill before he introduced the next, and guided them to make their own choices about which waves to try. He offered really constructive advice as they learned balance and got their footing. He was enthusiastic, and he was just as excited as the kids were when they stood up for the first time. The kids had a great teaching experience, AND they caught some good waves! In addition, I really appreciated that the instructors check the conditions before lessons and making sure it was a safe environment to learn to surf for the first time. When an offshore storm made the conditions too rough for first time surfers, Jacob recommended we wait a day, and WB Surf Camp was able to adjust our lesson times to ensure everyone would have a safe and fun time in the waves. I felt confident entrusting my kids' in their care. We highly recommend Jacob and WB Surf Camp!

As the parent of a spirited 10 year old boy I can't say enough great things about "Off the Wall"…read more My son has been attending the after school program and summer camp for the last 2 years and even asked to have his birthday there. The management and staff are truly amazing and Mrs. Janine runs a tight ship to ensure the children are in a safe yet fun environment. It's a great place for children to release all of their energy after school or during the summer months. As for the birthday party option, the staff is amazing! We had a full house with lots of different activities for the kids to choose and the best part was NO CLEAN UP as the staff handles everything for you!

I couldn't find this business on yelp so I had to add it. Played for the first time last night and…read moreto be frank, it needs some work. This place is functional as an indoor soccer field, and Janine (the owner and operator) has created an athletic environment for adults and children which is great. The field/play. I won't say much about the carpet since it will be replaced, but you CANNOT wear anything with studs. So no out door cleats for sure; recommend futsol shoes if you can. Christmas will come with gifts of new turf. It will not have the rubber under it, but it will definitely be a HUGE step up. I believe once this happens, I will consider upping this review to 4 stars. The field has this "arc" that is approximately 10' from the goal which is different than anything I have ever played. Actually, that is why I am dropping a star. The rule does not allow ANYONE to go into the arc (similar to hand ball). The goalie cannot come outside of the arc unless one foot is in or jumps out; this is just UN-NATURAL! I have been playing for 27 years and I cost us two penalty kicks because I was in the arc when I was trying to stop the ball. I think it is just over thinking injuries and trying to be too protective of the keeper. However, if a defender was allowed to actually put the goal to his back, he can protect the goalie more...I just want everyone to know, it is very different and I don't like it. Moreover, one sideline has a wall (12' highish) and the side closest to the stands has a net...I have never played in a place where the net is INBOUNDS?!?!? I know it is expensive, but I would recommend plexiglass. The ball is a sudo nerf ball...When I asked Janine why, she said that it is easier on the goalies since they get hit so much (THIS IS BECAUSE DEFENDERS CANNOT BE IN THE WAY OF THE SHOT DUE TO THE ARC or the goalie cannot come out!!!). Lastly, people do not wear shin guards, although you can if you want. Leagues: Seems there are three divisions and I believe she said there are 28 teams this season? 10 games and each team costs $400. Skill levels vary, but the games are 5v5, so most people run a 1-2-1 or a 2-2 formation. Subs are on the fly and D3 didn't have to much aggressiveness (I saw 3 games). Our game was at 830pm, but I believe D3 plays on Wednesdays from 730-1030 pm. D1 is Mon...D2 Tues... The facility can host birthday parties and has a large stands area for the size of the warehouse...I guess people have been playing pick up at this location for 10 years or so and it use to be a lot smaller. They also have after school kids activities. I read the flyer and was pretty impressed with their commitment to kids. Recommendations: 1-Change the turf...2-get rid of the ARC and let us play normal indoor soccer....2-put plexiglass up...4-see if we can add another field...5-play with a real soccer ball.

Maiden Park has a nice playground, that I believe was recently redone. It is nicely shaded with…read moredifferent climbing structures and difference sized slides. It is fenced in and actually has double swings which allows an adult to sit and swing while a younger kid sits in a child seat. First time I've seen those! I was surprised we had the park to ourselves in a beautiful Sunday morning. There were also bathrooms there, in good order. Only downside was the amount of trash left behind by people, in spite of the trash and recycling cans provided. We really only explored the playground but it appeared to have basketball hoops and soccer field too.

I love going to this park. It has a new updated playground for all to enjoy, and it is just so…read moreconvenient for me.

I have been a member of Compass Point Golf Club for nearly six years and consider it comparable to…read moremany private courses in the Wilmington area. The greens are exceptional--fast, well maintained, and consistently in excellent condition throughout the year. Although the fairways experienced mite-related damage several years ago, the club's substantial investment of time and resources has resulted in noticeable improvement over the past two years. Despite the recent summer drought and heat, the fairways remain in good condition and should recover beautifully with measurable rainfall. One enhancement that could further improve the course would be the addition of sand traps to increase the level of challenge on selected holes. The staff members associated with the club's amenities are consistently courteous, professional, and helpful.

Fees for residents to use dining room and bar are ridiculous. Facilities are nothing special for…read morethe membership.

I have a toddler and we love taking him to the Long Leaf Park splash pad but it gets a bit crowded…read moreand overwhelming. I'd heard about the Northside Splash Pad and was excited to check it out, but the first two times we swung by during "open" hours, it actually wasn't open. I guess it was undergoing some repairs, but I never saw any info about that or info about when it finally opened. We've gone three times in the past few weeks and it's perfect for my little guy. Small, contained (if we close the gate), benches and tables to sit at, and enough water fixtures to be fun without being too much for a toddler. Some of them could use some upkeep, but it works well for us. Thrilled to have this other option for a splash pad during this hot summer!

I've been to all kinds of sporting events in my life, including a few on the biggest stage…read morepossible, but I'm pretty easy to please at baseball games. This park was clean, a bit small but *relatively* well sized to the size of the town! It was actually packed the night we went because it was Bark in the Park. Cheap tickets, cheap but tasty concession food (as expected at college summer league baseball) and good ball! Had a great time. I actually have a special shout out to give as I left my purse at the game (like an idiot) someone picked it up and gave it to Jack, the front office manager, and they called us that night to let us know when we could come back tomorrow. Excellent service! Will be going again when I am back in Wilmington during summer.

it's not minor league, and tickets are $15-$17.00; lower your expectations people. These are…read morecollege kids wanting to continue play into the summer.