Aberdeen Lake Park

🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 301 Lake Park Crossing
Lake walk + playground = perfect comb

Aberdeen Lake Park is a scenic destination for outdoor recreation and family fun in Aberdeen. The park surrounds the 39-acre Pages Lake and features a 1.5-mile gravel trail, fishing, non-motorized boating, a playground, four pickleball courts, picnic areas, grills and plenty of open space. Leashed dogs are welcome, making it a great place for a walk, picnic or relaxing afternoon by the water.

The park is open from sunrise to sunset and is located at 301 Lake Park Crossing in Aberdeen. Learn more through the Town of Aberdeen.

Ray’s Mill Park

– 0.2 miles
🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 827 Saunders Blvd
Great for little legs and quick play breaks

Enjoy a relaxing day beside Powell’s Pond at Ray’s Mill Park in Aberdeen. The park offers fishing, non-motorized boating, a pier, a paved walking trail and a picnic shelter with a grill. The shelter and pier are also available to rent for parties, gatherings and special events.

Phillips Memorial Park

Phillips Memorial Park is a beautiful 26-acre nature park in Cameron offering outdoor recreation and family fun. Children can climb, slide and imagine their own adventures on the park’s fun railroad-themed playground—a fitting tribute to Cameron’s railroad history.

Visitors can also enjoy walking trails, fishing, benches, picnic tables shaded by large oak trees and a pavilion overlooking the pond. Fishing equipment is available to borrow through the park’s free Tackle Loaner Program, making it easy for families to try fishing without bringing their own gear.

The picnic shelter may be reserved for birthday parties and other gatherings. Leashed, non-aggressive dogs are welcome.

Best for: Railroad-themed play, walking, fishing, picnics, birthday parties and relaxing by the pond
Location: 189 Carthage Street, Cameron, NC 28326

Seasonal hours and reservation information are available from the Town of Cameron

Nancy Kiser Park & Born Learning Trail

0.33 mile
🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 202 Rockingham St
Short loop designed for learning & play

Nancy Kiser Park is Carthage’s main community park, offering outdoor recreation for visitors of all ages. The park features playground equipment, picnic shelters, grills, paved walking paths, basketball and volleyball courts, a baseball field, and newly refinished hybrid tennis and pickleball courts. Families will also find shaded areas, public restrooms and ADA-accessible amenities.

The Carthage Museum is located within the park and is open on Sundays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Nancy Kiser Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Best for: Playground fun, family picnics, walking, basketball, baseball, tennis and pickleball
Location: 202 Rockingham Street, Carthage, NC 28327

Learn more through the Town of Carthage.

Lake Luke Marion

Lake Luke Marion is a peaceful outdoor retreat in downtown Carthage where visitors can enjoy a relaxing walk, picnic by the water or spend time watching the resident ducks and geese. The stocked lake features a fishing pier and allows catch-and-release fishing without a permit. A one-third-mile unpaved walking trail circles the lake, with picnic tables, shaded areas and water fountains available along the way. Swimming is not permitted.

Best for: Walking, picnics, catch-and-release fishing, birdwatching and quiet outdoor time
Location: 743 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage, NC 28327

Park features and rules are listed by the Town of Carthage.

Cannon Park

Cannon Park is a 15-acre recreation destination offering plenty of ways for families to play, gather and enjoy the outdoors. The park features walking trails, open green space, public restrooms, a covered picnic shelter and two baseball and softball fields.

The highlight for younger visitors is Camelot Playground, a medieval castle-themed play area filled with secret passages and tunnel mazes. It includes infant and therapeutic swings, a comfortable seating area for parents and a separate playground designed for older children. Cannon Park is located at 210 Rattlesnake Trail in Pinehurst, with playground and ballfield parking available at 90 Woods Road.

Rassie Wicker Park

Rassie Wicker Trail – 3 miles
🚲 Biking permitted • Moderate
📍 94 Rassie Wicker Dr
Longer trail for older kids & bikes

Rassie Wicker Park is a 103-acre community park filled with opportunities to play, explore and relax. Amenities include a splash pad, playground, paved walking trails, tennis, bocce and shuffleboard courts, a multipurpose field, an in-line hockey rink and a concession and restroom facility.

The park is also home to the beautiful 33-acre Village Arboretum, featuring Magnolia Lawn, Joyce’s Meadow, the Pergola Garden and Timmel Pavilion. These scenic spaces may be reserved for weddings, receptions and other special events. Rassie Wicker Park is located at 10 Rassie Wicker Drive in Pinehurst.

West Pinehurst Community Park

Disc Golf | Trails | Archery

West Pinehurst Community Park offers a peaceful natural setting for outdoor recreation at 861 Chicken Plant Road. The park is home to the Village of Pinehurst’s 18-hole disc golf course, with equipment available to check out from the Cannon Park Community Center. Visitors can also enjoy archery classes, walking and relaxing among the park’s wooded surroundings. Limited parking is available on site.

Downtown Park

Located along Broad Street in the heart of historic Southern Pines, Downtown Park is a lively community gathering place with something for all ages. The park features playgrounds for toddlers and older children, swings, open greenspace, a covered picnic shelter, restrooms, a lighted basketball court and four lighted tennis courts. It also hosts popular community traditions, including outdoor movies, Autumnfest and a seasonal farmers market. The greenspace and picnic shelter may be reserved for birthday parties, family picnics and other private gatherings.

Location: 145 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines
Best for: Playground fun, sports, picnics and community events

Elizabeth High Rounds Park

Elizabeth High Rounds Park is a quiet, four-acre neighborhood park in Southern Pines featuring a playground, open greenspace, restrooms and a covered picnic shelter. The park also provides access to the two-mile Whitehall Trail, which connects with Reservoir Park and the larger Southern Pines Greenway System. It is a welcoming spot for family playtime, picnics, birthday celebrations and an easy walk surrounded by nature. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk, and admission is free.

Location: 570 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines
Best for: Families, playground fun, picnics and greenway access
Amenities: Playground, greenspace, picnic shelter and restrooms

Sandhurst Park

Sandhurst Park is a four-acre neighborhood park in Southern Pines with plenty of space for children and families to play. Amenities include playground equipment, a toddler swing, rock-climbing wall, open greenspace, restrooms and a covered picnic shelter with a grill. The shelter may be reserved for birthday parties, family picnics and other private gatherings. Admission is free, but parking is limited.

Location: 145 S. Bethesda Road, Southern Pines
Best for: Playground fun, picnics and casual family outings
Hours: Dawn to dusk