Mariners' Wharf down the way is a little bigger and has a nicer parking area but don't get me wrong…read more- Waterfront Park is nice. A gazebo, a view of the harbor and the bridge, some grass and yes, you can walk along the waterside. Free parking and benches. It's good! [Review 886 of 2025 - 4308 in North Carolina - 24443 overall]

Waterfront Park is a smaller park along the water in Elizabeth City. It is across from the museum…read moreand has a parking lot with one side for cars and the other from larger vehicles. Some of the grass area was closed off for some reason but there is a small gazebo and a little area with a few benches at the water. The boardwalk is good for a short stroll along the water. The views are nice and you might see some birds and boats.

Great park with splash pad and lots of play area. The kids enjoyed. Also area for adults to work…read moreout. Yoga group and activities for children. Bathroom clean and walking trail on the River front. Great place to visit.

If the smell of trash didn't pervade part of the walk and parking lot, it would be a great place. I…read morecannot believe they made a children's park where the smell of the dump wafts across parts of the trail and the parking lot. This cannot be healthy for adults, much less children.

While visiting family we came across this little hidden gem. The Currituck Community Park is newer…read moreto the area and has everything a kid could dream of to have a fun playday at the park. They have a rock climbing wall, ziplines, slides, soccer and baseball fields gallor. The facilities are clean and offer amble amount of seating for parents.

Dismal Swamp State Park has a lot of history. The State Park is in its own section, just down from…read morethe Welcome Center. After you find a place to park, you need to check in with the ranger at the booth, and then you can open the gate to walk across the bridge. From there you can either go on the walking trails or visit the museum building. I just went into the building as I wanted to see the Underground Railroad exhibit but there was just one storyboard so not quite what I expected. I did appreciate the audio of Moses Grandy reading his book. The Great Dismal Swamp was dug by hand by slaves. It was about a million acres when built but now is much smaller. It became part of the Underground Railroad for those going north but was also a place where a community formed as it was easy to hide in the ruggedness and the swamp provided a lot of resources. The exhibits are in the lobby and two rooms and provided a lot of information. The Great Dismal Swamp is in North Carolina and Virginia and is home to wildlife; birds, insects reptiles, trees and plants. 97 species live in the swamp today and 43 species of butterflies. Native Americans first lived there. They lost the land to European settlers. George Washington was one of many that wanted to drain the swamp but the canal was built instead. The 22 mile canal went from Chesapeake VA to South Mills NC. Barges took supplies and people from one end to the other. The canal system stopped being used when railroads started as they were more efficient. I highly recommend checking out this State Park.

I was born and raised near the Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge. I have a love/fear relationship with…read morenature, especially the swamp. I know to expect the unexpected when it comes to navigating the swamp. You may encounter mosquitoes, snakes, a bear--or all three. I had visited the Dismal Swamp State Park as a teenager, but I spent most of my visit on the water. I enjoyed revisiting the park as an adult, and I have to admit I was a bit relieved to hop on the wagon ride. It was a nice way to enjoy being in nature amongst the wildlife without the fear of walking up on any of the animal friends. I also enjoyed learning from the tour guide, especially about the history of moonshine and bootlegging in the past. There were other trails to walk, but they warned visitors that snakes were out, so I decided to pass.

This small park is located on the waterfront and next to the Pasquotank River Bridge. I hung out…read morefor a bit on this weekday hoping to see the bridge opening but there was no water traffic for that. The park has some benches, a Peace Memorial and a caption that details the heroism of Medal of Honor recipient Franklin Douglas "Doug" Miller (1945-2000). It is a peaceful spot with limited parking. [Review 888 of 2025 - 4310 in North Carolina - 24445 overall]

Small park in downtown Elizabeth City, right on the waterfront. It is a park to honor veterans,…read morehence the name. The park is right on the corner of Water Street and the road that takes you over the bridge. It has nice views of the water. No parking here but there is street parking and parking at Waterfront Park a block away.

Nice park in downtown Elizabeth City. You can walk across the bridge on Riverside Ave to get to…read moreit, or just drive. Parking available for your vehicle. The park has a small playground for kids, grills and a pavilion. The main star of the park is the nature walk boardwalk along the creek. Signs available along the boardwalk providing information on local animals you can see there. Worth a stop to look around.

Good boat ramp with access to Back Bay. Fished from the bank, caught a couple small fish. Nice…read moreday to be outside....Now I need a boat.

This small park is located next to the shopping center so there's plenty of parking there…read more Playground, swing set, a small covered area with picnic tables, and a short walking trail. Not much else. Not even any decent shade. It's nice that it's here but it's definitely not worth going out of your way. [Review 10839 overall, 609 of 2019.]