Swansboro Municipal Park and Parks & Rec Center

A large, 18-acre community park in Swansboro, the park has entrances on both Commerce Drive and Main Street Extension. Enjoy the outdoors over a pick-up game of your favorite sport, or simply walk about the park and all its offerings. New additions include a children’s splash pad inspired by the town’s mascot, a swan. Amenities include a Recreation Center, multi-use fields, a picnic pavilion, tennis courts, a basketball court, skateboarding park, a playground, small picnic shelters, a half-mile fitness trail, and a concessions/restrooms building.

Weddings & Events: Planning a picnic wedding is as a summer breeze at Swansboro Municipal Park. The park’s picnic shelter, multi-use fields an restrooms make this a perfect picnic wedding destination. Or for that indoor wedding, the Recreation Center features a multi-purpose room that can accommodate small to medium size events.

The splashpad is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring a smooth, flat surface that allows for easy movement for everyone, including those using mobility devices. Shaded areas and picnic benches are conveniently located nearby, making it an ideal spot for a family outing. Key features that make it inclusive include a group swing, an accessible glider, and an accessible whirl, allowing for various types of movement and interaction. The playground incorporates sensory play elements, quiet spaces for solitude, and wide ramps that easily accommodate wheelchairs, allowing children using mobility devices to access elevated play components. With diverse seating options, and a safe, soft rubberized surface for seamless transitions between play areas, the Municipal Park Inclusive Playground exemplifies a commitment to providing a fun, accessible, and engaging environment for every child.