Carolina Beach Police close Freeman Park to vehicle traffic

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Carolina Beach Police have closed Freeman Park to vehicle traffic.

Police say the decision was due to reaching capacity limits and concerns for public safety.

The closure took place around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon.

Public safety staff will regularly assess the situation to determine if and when the park can safely be reopened to additional traffic.

Visitors may still access any part of Freeman Park by foot.