Long Leaf Park
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A peaceful day at the park with my little darling #escapism #dogfriendly #wilmingtonpark
escapismcoescapismco
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It's a great place for families, as well as those who enjoy sports, walking, running. All of the walking trails are for pedestrians only, well paved, and are wheelchair accessible. The park is clean and well taken care of. There are two main walking trails. The inner trail is approximately a mile long, and runs in a circle. There is a long "outer trail", and the number of miles is dependent on which part(s) of the trail that you choose to traverse. Unfortunately there is no skateboarding allowed on the trails, and due to the shrubbery and limited visibility around bends and slopes, cyclists are strongly encouraged to use the road that runs throughout the park to avoid accidentally hitting pedestrians, children walking with their parents, runners, and dog walkers. April 1st 2017 was the grand opening of the Splash Pad, which is a great place for adults and children to cool off. The playground was given a large update in the last year, and has a very special feature: a swing designed specifically for those children who are in a wheelchair. There is a short nature path designed for children where they can learn about the different creatures found in the area. For those who enjoy sports there are baseball fields where the local kids teams play, and two kids sized batting cages. Tennis and basketball courts are located in the same area, all of which are lit at night. A volleyball court can be found across the road, closer to the splash pad. Multiple picnic shelters are available, and can be reserved for parties or family gatherings. Each one is well lit, and is equipped with picnic tables, a water pump, an electrical outlet, as well as a barbeque grill. Those who have canine companions have 2 fenced in areas for their dogs to run and play. One is specifically for small dogs. Waste bags and disposal areas are located throughout the park. It's extremely important that you pick up after your pup, or the waste will run off into our creeks that lead to our watersheds and end up as pollutants in our drinking water. Located at the other end of the park is a pond with ducks, and a bridge that crosses over it. There is also a gazebo, and grassy areas for those who like to picnic. A section of of the walking trail that runs by the pond has been set up for those who want to strengthen their muscles, or learn how to walk a beam. Instructions on how to perform the exercises are posted at each platform. Festivals are held at the park during the spring. The Earth Day festival is very popular and continues to grow each year. Other activities run throughout the year.
DawnDawn
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Sharing pictures of the Gold Star Mothers' Memorial placed in Hugh MacRae Park; A remembrance of all sons and daughters who died in combat or military conflict; Mothers give up their children, most often under age 20, to serve their country and many never come home since wars began. May we never forget these young men and women whose bravery and courage are beyond measure, badge or medal; yet we must embrace the Mothers who suffer in silence--give them a hug of comfort and peace. The ceremony presented here, reflects recognition to these local Mothers and the Honor Guard for their unwavering dedication and participation during the recent display of the traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall at Mayfaire, Wilmington; this 24 hour open display had many volunteers from these groups and others to assist the public and our veterans during their solemn visit to the VN Wall in memory of lost relatives and friends who served this nation. We will never forget. Please help protect these monuments of history in recognizing our fallen heroes (the traveling wall is not pictured here).
Heidi ChambersHeidi Chambers
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I enjoyed visiting Long Leaf Park the most, out of others in the area. Nicely paved walkways, a small pond (with the cutest turtle family!!! 😄), has a decent amount of trees for covering/shade to get out of the sun when needed, picnic tables, plenty of room to spread out a blanket to lay out with some friends,one side has more attractions for the little ones (I noticed at least a couple different playgrounds)...I could go on, but I'll let you check it out (if you want after this...) The only reason I gave 3 stars is due to the strange interaction I had with an individual. Although, it seemed that this person went there often to do this (An old male, 70'ish, with a walking staff. He started the convo with Revelations/End Times that eventually led to me going to a camp basically in the middle of nowhere. Apparently, "his daughters," other girls he's approached that have all gathered there are with a woman I think he named JoAnne??...gave me a card which he had many of with his "name" Don & # wrote on it. We'd meet up & he'd take me there 😵💫🤥)
Rachel BeckRachel Beck
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Great park for the whole family, nice sized dog parks (one for large & one for small dogs) includes tennis & basketball courts, youth baseball fields & snack bar (w/ seasonal games for youth leagues from 1st time Tballers up to 12yrs old), Splash Park and playgrounds with nice/modern equipment for kids of all ages, also has beautiful wooded walking loops/paths, a big pond with ducks/geese/turtles,etc, and multiple covered huts around the park with picnic tables (also able to be reserved for parties,etc..) and tons of Pine Trees everywhere in addition to lots of open green spaces to run, play, exercise etc.. (also has a couple adult exercise areas with adult size beams/bars & pull up equipment as well).
Darcy EasonDarcy Eason
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Long Leaf Park offers a variety of things. Though its serene nature and tall trees are in my opinion the focal point, it has a lot of other great qualities. This place has a beautiful place to hang out around a pond, pull up bars/workout area, a full on parkour-ish course, a large playground, two baseball diamonds, a basketball court, a dog park, and a splash pad area for kids. Lastly, there is of course, a beautiful winding walking/jogging trail surrounding the entire place. I really enjoy going here, and even though people are always here, it doesn't feel crowded. Stop by, especially if you're visiting the area.
Jordan NicholsJordan Nichols
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Nearby Attractions Of Long Leaf Park
Rejuvenate Spa & Reflexology
Garden Nails & Spa
Cape Fear Laundry
Wilmington Ghost Tours & Haunted Pub Crawls
Long Leaf Park Splashpad
Cruisin' Tikis Wilmington
African Caribbean Market & More
Tavernays Jewelers
Long Leaf Park Playground
Jonkheer Jewelry Art Studio

Rejuvenate Spa & Reflexology
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Garden Nails & Spa
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Cape Fear Laundry
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Wilmington Ghost Tours & Haunted Pub Crawls
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Mellow Mushroom Wilmington
Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch
Taqueria Los Portales 1
A Taste of Italy
Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant
Katy's Grill and Bar
Carolina BBQ & Seafood
Tandoori Bites
Sabor Hispano
The Brewer's Kettle

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Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch
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Taqueria Los Portales 1
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Basic Info
Address
314 Pine Grove Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409
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(910) 798-7275
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parks.nhcgov.com
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4.7
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outdoor
family friendly
pet friendly
attractions: Rejuvenate Spa & Reflexology, Garden Nails & Spa, Cape Fear Laundry, Wilmington Ghost Tours & Haunted Pub Crawls, Long Leaf Park Splashpad, Cruisin' Tikis Wilmington, African Caribbean Market & More, Tavernays Jewelers, Long Leaf Park Playground, Jonkheer Jewelry Art Studio, restaurants: Mellow Mushroom Wilmington, Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch, Taqueria Los Portales 1, A Taste of Italy, Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant, Katy's Grill and Bar, Carolina BBQ & Seafood, Tandoori Bites, Sabor Hispano, The Brewer's Kettle

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