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Parks and Recreation

Progress made on Kure Beach oceanfront park

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 7:46pm.READ MORE:
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video The road is open and the swings are up at Kure Beach's new oceanfront park, which is next to the pier along Atlantic Avenue. The park will offer a pavilion, restrooms and a children's play area. It's set to be completed by next winter. Full story...
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City seeks input for Inland Greens revamp

Submitted by Ramon Herrera on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 4:39pm.READ MORE:
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videoThe City of Wilmington is moving forward with a parks project that would renovate the old Inland Greens Golf Course. A public meeting starts at 6 p.m. to discuss plans for the property. Full story...
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Campground closed due to black bears in the area

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 9:18pm.READ MORE:
State officials have closed the family campground at Mount Mitchell State Park through the end of the month due to increased activity by black bears. Full story...
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Contractors rush to meet July 4 opening deadline of Verterans Park

Submitted by Laura Seel on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 10:12pm.READ MORE:
Contractors are working weekends and long days to meet a July 4 deadline for opening NC Veterans Park. Full story...
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Opinions vary on money left from 2006 parks bond

Submitted by Asha Dave on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 4:30pm.READ MORE:
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video As we told you last night, New Hanover County is considering spending $3.8 million for land next to Smith Creek Park. The money is from the 2006 Parks and Rec bond, but some are wary about spending the money. Full story...
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New Hanover Co. Commissioners considering adding green space to park for $3.8M

Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 11:32pm.READ MORE:
Commissioners are looking at purchasing 85 acres that border Smith Creek Park off of Gordon Road. The price for the land is nearly $4 million and would be funded by a 2006 green space bond referendum. Full story...
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New Hanover considers buying 85 acres next to Smith Creek Park

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 4:25pm.READ MORE:
New Hanover County Commissioners are considering the purchase of 85 acres that border the existing 92-acre Smith Creek Park off of Gordon Road in Wilmington as a means of significantly expanding the county’s green space system. Full story...
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Wilmington City Council approves Inland Greens purchase

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 11:39pm.READ MORE:
Wilmington City Council members voted unanimously to move forward with the purchase of the Inland Greens golf course, which will be used as a public park. Council also voted on money for the Cross City Trail and a resolution against digital billboards Full story...
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Wilmington City Council looks to change park bond money

Submitted by Katie Harden on Tue, 02/15/2011 - 4:46pm.READ MORE:
Wilmington City Council has justified spending money on parks and other projects with the 2006 voter-approved Parks and Rec Bond. At its meeting tonight, though, the council wants to change how $700,000 of that bond money will be spent. Full story...
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New Hanover kicks off another park project

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 11:30am.READ MORE:
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New Hanover County is getting another park. The county and City of Wilmington are had a construction kickoff ceremony Wednesday morning at Olsen Park off Murrayville Road. Full story...
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Wade Park opens

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 5:59pm.READ MORE:
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Wilmington is a little greener tonight. Mayor Bill Saffo and other elected officials cut the ribbon at Wade Park Thursday. The City of Wilmington acquired the 17 acres of land from New Hanover County in 2005. Full story...
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Empie Park Tennis Expansion

Submitted by John Rendleman on Tue, 06/17/2008 - 10:18pm.READ MORE:
videoThe 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...
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Property taxes, Wave Transit discussed at Wilmington City Council meeting

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 7:32am.READ MORE:
Resident's voice concerns over possible tax hike, Wave Transit gets additional funding. Full story...
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New features at Hugh MacRae park

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/21/2007 - 9:33am.READ MORE:
The oldest park in New Hanover County has some new features for you to enjoy. Full story...
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New park planned for Wilmington

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 03/16/2007 - 5:12pm.READ MORE:
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...
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