My friend and I came here and walked the big loop around the park. It's a great spot to walk as…read moreit's very flat and open. There were a lot of people here that day but it never felt too crowded. There are also clean restrooms available and there's plenty of space for parking.

Our first time taking my toddler to a splash pad and quickly discovered this is going to be her new…read morefavorite summer activity! This one at Long Leaf Park is wonderful and very spacious, but I do wish they offered more seating for the parents/guardians! Only 2 benches and not an inch of shade around. Fine for the littles running and playing in the water, but a bit brutal for those of us just monitoring on the side. Some even resorted to just staying in their cars and watching from the parking lot just outside the fence/splash pad area. According to their website it is open through September. A great *free* summer activity. Restrooms are located nearby too which was convenient. The park also offers playgrounds, walking trails, sports courts, and picnic shelter. My daughter had a blast at both the splash pad and playground and that was the goal!

I mean, I hate to leave a mid review for an outdoor spot, but this park isn't all that great. At…read moreleast, not for me who has a dog to explore with. This may be a good park for somebody with kids. There is a little playground, charcoal grills that can be used, And a little shelter with picnic tables. There is also a short dock that you can walk on to look at very pretty sunsets. But other than that, it wasn't anything too cool. I did see one disc golf basket, which would be neat. Probably a great place to stop by with family if you lived near by, but I'm not sure that I would ever go out of my way to come here. And probably not really with a dog. Also, for what it's worth, there were so many bugs?

Nice little park. Not much to it. Pretty basic. Wouldn't go out of my way to get there. lolread more

This is our favorite park because of the amazing playground--it's great for all ages. They recently…read moreredid the soft, rubbery ground under the equipment, which is so nice and safer for kiddos. The park is clean and well-maintained. They also host fun community events like outdoor movies, concerts and Easter egg hunts, which we love! There are also tennis and pickle ball courts, basketball and fields.

Stay at Wrightsville Beach every year. The park is a real jewel, always visit when we vacation…read morethere!

Great playground park with tons of piers & boat ramps. Opens until midnight for fishing per my…read morebrother-in-law. The kiddos loved playing there & seeing all the boats go by. Had view of the bridge crossing over to the mainland. Very nice & safe. Plenty of parking available for the park use, street parking is pay to park option as well if it gets busy

A beautiful waterside park with a fun playground for children, fishing decks, picnic kiosks, and…read morewooden deck walking paths. There is also a separate kayak drop off parking area and kayak drop in area. Can't beat the view or the ocean breeze at this marvelous park on Topsail Island with is also a short walk to Surf City Beach. Park in the free land side lot adjacent to the traffic circle and walk over the high rise bridge to get to the park for an exhilarating experience and light exercise. This is an exceedingly safe park that is rarely packed but always has families at the playground and people fishing from the decks. Birdwatchers will love this park. There is free parking for boaters with a load in ramp that has a bathroom close by. There are several great restaurants and sweets shops within walking distance of this park as well as nearby beach supply and souvenirs shops. Please do not use this park solely for beach parking.

I love taking my dog to the dog park but the whole park is really beautiful and spacious. Most of…read morethe people that I've encountered have been really nice. It's a nice clean park to take your family or just go on your own to get a little exercise. I would recommend to a friend.

Do not be misled, this is not a park, at all! This is a sports complex complete with crowds, lots…read moreof noise, vehicles parked everywhere alongside the roadway, and an ugly highway running through the middle of it. The area has been clearcut of trees and vegetation and drained. Most of the space is paved over and developed. No habitat for wildlife remains. Due to a lack of greenspace and sidewalks throughout the entire county, yearning for a breath of fresh air, I attempted to walk my dog at the Ogden Sports Complex last Sunday. She is a rescued beagle with a fear of loud noises, likely an abandoned hunting dog. There were several speeding vehicles roaring down the highway in the park and one of them backfired loudly scaring her horribly. She jolted in fear and nearly jerked her leash out of my hand. Terrified, she pulled me toward my car to escape the loud noise of the speeding vehicles. So much for a peaceful walk and breath of fresh air! Bad form, New Hanover County. You call this a park? Like all the other "parks" in the county this is nothing more than an example of overdevelopment and poor planning. I am sure those in the development and construction industries appreciated the giveaway of public land and tax dollars!

Much different than it was in the day. Less glamour. More glitz. Walking access to the front door…read morepresents a genuine obstacle course. Our lunch was exceptional The personnel fantastic. The facility was very clean.

I have now been to the North End a handful of times and it generally is a great time, but you need…read moreto plan to come. I came with a good group of people, beer, and some food for a day of fun. We came super early at 10AM this past Saturday and spent the whole day here. If we had not showed up at 10AM then we would have been in trouble. Today was the first day in the parks history that they closed it because of capacity. Half the beach was closed because a storm the night before washed it away. The price for one day is $40 dollars, but if it is a holiday then it is $60 dollars. You can get a year pass which is really the only way to do it if you plan on coming twice in a year. There are portable potty's, but I dislike how dirty they usually are so I didn't even bother to find out. Use the ocean for number 1 and pray that you don't need to number 2. The water on the north most part of the park is fairly gentle and calm to the beach side so it is perfect for setting up rafts or tubes. You can have drinks as long as there are no bottles present, or just dump them in a plastic cup. I am not sure when that part of the beach will be open again since the storm washed it away. The park is pretty clean and I saw a lot of people throwing stuff away in the blue bins like they are supposed to. The beach is dog friendly and you will see various cute doggies loose and about. There seems to be a lot of security as I saw trucks and quads with that slow po po crawl by pretty often. At least you will be safe. Also worth mentioning is that you can fish here. I saw tons of people throwing in a line or two and even some guys catching crabs not too far from shore.

Was up from Myrtle Beach, SC for the Black Cat Ghost Walk. After lunching at Cousin's Deli and…read morevisiting the Bellamy Museum this was the perfect calm and relaxing place to process all the fun had during the day. The view was superb while waiting for the Ghost Walk to begin.

This little "micropark" is a small green space located near the Marina Grill at the end of the…read moreHarnett street circle. It's small but pleasant and while you wouldn't travel to get here, if you're in the area already it's a nice place to sit a while or walk your dog. There is marina area for walking if you want to get closer to the water as well.

This historical park is a short 0.2 mile total out and back mostly shaded flat trail. I was able to…read moreuse the stroller on the gravel and dirt trail. It took about eight minutes at a leisurely pace. Didn't get bit by any bugs so that's a plus. They have their own small parking area. The entrance is located in the Publix parking lot. A little pond is at the parking lot area with a bench as well as two benches in a little picnic area. Doggie poop bags are at the start of the trail. No bathrooms. If you're looking for a relaxing, quiet short walk, and maybe learn a little bit about history, check out this place.