Parks and Recreation

The new tennis center at Empie Park will bear the name Althea Gibson in honor of the former Wilmington resident and U.S. Open champion. John Rendleman tells us the expansion at Empie would surely make Althea proud. Full story...

Resident's voice concerns over possible tax hike, Wave Transit gets additional funding. Full story...

The oldest park in New Hanover County has some new features for you to enjoy. Full story...

Local softball players will soon have a new place to play. New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington are making dreams of new fields come true. The City hopes the new park will help silence critics who say there are never enough ball fields and facilities to play sports. Full story...