Wilmington plans new 25-acre park off Greenville Loop Road, seeks public input

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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new park is in the works for Wilmington, and city leaders want the community to help shape it.

On Saturday, the City of Wilmington invited residents at the MLK Center, to share their opinions, thoughts, and ideas for a new park that could soon be built off Greenville Loop Road.

The project is a partnership between the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County, with additional funding support from The Endowment.

Attendees were able to review several ideas for what the 25-acre park could include, with some suggesting playgrounds, fields, or even a disc golf course as possible additions.

Amy Beatty, Wilmington’s Parks and Recreation Director, says the park wouldn’t just be a place to hang out, but a space that would benefit the surrounding community.

“We’re excited about the location of this park because we currently don’t have many parks in this area of Wilmington. Another great opportunity is that it’s going to connect to the Greenville Loop Trail, which is under construction right now and will eventually tie into the Cross City Trail. We hope that people won’t just drive to this park, but will use the city’s greenway system as an alternative way to get there, either by biking or walking.”

The project is still in its early stages and is expected to progress over the next five years.