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.

Aberdeen Lake Park Loop – 1.5 miles
🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 301 Lake Park Crossing
Lake walk + playground = perfect combo

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. Beautiful bridge and gazebo.

Nick’s Creek Trail – 1.8 miles
🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 7200 NC Hwy 22
Wooded trail with creek crossings

Nick’s Creek Greenway

Nick’s Creek Greenway is a scenic 1.8-mile trail beginning near Nick’s Creek Reservoir. The peaceful route travels through a wooded natural setting before connecting with the 2.7-mile Forest Creek Trail for those interested in a longer outing. Ample parking is available at the trailhead.

Best for: Walking, running, nature watching and connecting to a longer trail
Location and parking: 7200 NC Highway 22, Southern Pines, NC

Whitehall Tract – 2 miles
🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 490 Pee Dee Rd
Wide paths through longleaf pines

Whitehall is a 157-acre park featuring a two-mile natural-surface trail that winds through rolling hills, streams, deciduous trees, longleaf pine forest and open grassy fields. The trail connects with the Reservoir Park Greenway near the disc golf course. Along the way, watch for native wildlife, including fox squirrels and the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.

Best for: Hiking, wildlife watching, birding and exploring longleaf pine habitat
Location and parking: 490 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines, NC

Reservoir Park Trail – 2 miles
🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 300 Reservoir Park Rd
Lake views, wildlife spotting, picnic-friendly

Reservoir Park

Reservoir Park offers a scenic two-mile-plus trail around a peaceful 99-acre lake. The route winds through pine and deciduous forest and includes a bridge, two viewing decks, exercise stations and benches. Visitors will also find picnic shelters, restrooms, a boat dock and a bicycle repair station.

Best for: Walking, running, biking, picnics, lake views and outdoor exercise
Location and parking: 300 Reservoir Park Road, Southern Pines, NC

Weymouth Center Trails – 26 acres

🚶 Walking only • Easy
📍 555 E. Connecticut Ave
Great for nature learning and quiet walks

Explore the peaceful grounds of the historic Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, a beautiful 26-acre estate featuring formal gardens, towering longleaf pines and access to the extensive trails of the Boyd Round Timber Tract. It is a lovely destination for an easy walk, nature learning or a quiet escape close to downtown Southern Pines. Leashed pets are welcome. The gardens and grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Learn more.

Trail Use: Walking and jogging
Difficulty: Easy
Location: 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines
Best For: Quiet walks, gardens, local history and nature learning

Please note: Weymouth Center is a nonprofit historic estate rather than a public park. Visitors are encouraged to respect the property, carry out everything they bring and consider making a donation to support the grounds.

Nature Trails at Weymouth Woods- State Park (Southern Pines)

🚫 Bikes not permitted
🌿 Excellent for nature walks & learning

Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve

Discover the natural beauty of the North Carolina Sandhills at Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve in Southern Pines. Visitors can explore peaceful walking trails winding through longleaf pine forests while watching for native birds, wildlife and seasonal wildflowers. The preserve also offers educational programs, guided hikes, family activities and special events throughout the year, making it a wonderful place to learn about the region’s unique ecosystem while enjoying time outdoors.

Location: 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC
Best for: Nature walks, birdwatching, family outings and environmental education
Learn more: View upcoming events at Weymouth Woods

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.

Village Arboretum Trails – 0.5–1 mile
🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 105 Rassie Wicker Dr
Shady, peaceful, stroller-friendly

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.

Pinehurst Green Trail – 3.96 miles
🚲 Biking permitted • Moderate
📍 75 Forrest Dr
Great family bike ride

Pinehurst Greenway Trails

Explore Pinehurst on foot or by bicycle along the Village’s 7.6 miles of greenway trails. Designed to connect neighborhoods, parks and community destinations, the trail system provides a scenic way to walk, run, bike and enjoy an active lifestyle. Pinehurst’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans guide future expansions, including additional greenways, sidewalks, bike lanes and other safety improvements.

Greenway trails are reserved for pedestrians and bicyclists only; golf carts and other motorized vehicles are prohibited. Before heading out, view the trail map and learn more through the Village of Pinehurst Parks and Greenway Trails page.

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.

Nancy Kiser Park & Born Learning Trail – 0.33 mile
🚲 Biking permitted • Easy
📍 202 Rockingham St
Short loop designed for learning & play

Nancy Kiser Park

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.

Phillips Memorial Park Walking Trails – 1 mile
🚶 Walking only • Easy* Great Playground
📍 189 Carthage St
Neighborhood-friendly trail

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

Bear Creek Trail System

Adventure awaits at the Bear Creek Trail System in Robbins, where more than 14 miles of natural, single-track and loop trails wind through the woods and alongside Bear Creek and Cabin Creek. This free outdoor recreation destination welcomes hikers, trail runners, leashed dogs and mountain bikers. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, paddling, picnicking and an 18-hole disc golf course. Free parking, trail maps and basic amenities are available near the entrance.

Location: 150 Water Plant Road, Robbins
Best for: Hiking, mountain biking, trail running, paddling and disc golf