Wrightsville Beach Park — Attraction in Wrightsville Beach

I must say, my recent experience at Wrightsville Beach Park left me utterly disappointed. As an avid park-goer and nature enthusiast, I had looked forward to spending a relaxing day in this supposedly beautiful public park. However, my excitement quickly turned to frustration as I encountered an absurd and unexpected obstacle: paid parking at a public park!

It's bewildering to me that a place that claims to be a public park would impose such an unnecessary charge for simply parking your vehicle. Parks should be spaces where people from all walks of life can come together to enjoy nature, unwind, and revel in the outdoors without the added burden of financial constraints. But alas, that was not the case at Wrightsville Beach Park.

To make matters worse, the parking fees were exorbitant and seemed to be more focused on generating revenue rather than providing a pleasant experience for visitors. I felt like I was being taken advantage of, and it left a sour taste in my mouth.

I understand that parks need funding for maintenance and improvements, but there are numerous other ways to achieve this without resorting to charging visitors for access. Many public parks around the country manage to uphold their commitment to being genuinely public spaces without imposing such fees on the very people they are meant to serve.

I hope that the management of Wrightsville Beach Park reconsiders this ill-conceived policy and reverts to its original purpose of being a welcoming and accessible haven for nature lovers and families alike. Until then, I cannot in good conscience recommend this park to anyone who values the true essence of a public park experience.

My suggestion to fellow nature enthusiasts is to explore the plethora of other nearby parks and natural areas that honor the spirit of public spaces without burdening their visitors with unnecessary fees. Let us all advocate for truly public parks that remain free and open to everyone, as they were always intended to be.

Note: As a community, we should voice our concerns constructively to encourage positive changes in our public spaces. I hope this review will contribute to making Wrightsville Beach Park a better place for all visitors...

One of the few places in town where you can get two hours of free parking. The park and the museum around the corner both offer two hours of free parking. Most people that park at this park are here to use the fields, courts, play in the kids area, or walk the loop. The loop is a 2.56 Mile walking loop around the center of Wrightsville Beach. Most people can walk the loop in less than an hour. If you walk up and down all of the side streets you can convert the loop into a 4.05 Mile walk. When you convert it to a 4.05 mile walk it normally takes less than the two hour parking limit here. When you walk through town you can take a quick break and grab a vodka slushy at the bar or a cold drink and sandwich at the grocery store. This is a great place to stop and enjoy an afternoon walk. There is also a juice bar for those who are a little more interested in...

We spent a week here with our grown kids and their children. The beach had easy access and many lifeguards. There were several garbage cans, although they could have been a little closer to the sand. The lifeguards were very diligent, keeping someone from swimming too close to the pier. My only concern and observation are keeping at least one section under the pier clear for walking. You have so many people setting up their beach stuff under the pier to utilize the shade, there is hardly anywhere to walk. One day I saw a large group with actual large camping tents and tables taking up all but the sections under water. To cross under the pier, you had to wade...