Parks & Recreation
Deppe Park In Hofmann Forest
Dedicated on April 18, 2008. Consists of 373 acres located across from the Deppe Fire Tower on Hwy 17 North.
5472 New Bern Hwy., Maysville, 28555
Distance from Jacksonville: 14.09 miles
Hubert By-Pass Park
Dedicated in April 1982. Consists of 41+ acres located 6 miles east of Jacksonville, NC on the old Hubert Hwy off NC 24.
220 Hubert Blvd., Hubert, 28539
Distance from Jacksonville: 10.37 miles
Jacksonville City to the Sea Bike Route
Interest in bicycling has increased greatly throughout North Carolina in recent years. A number of Jacksonville cyclists are regularly riding their bicycles to Hammocks Beach State Park and the coastal areas to the north.
1244 Onslow Pines Rd., Jacksonville, 28540
Distance from Jacksonville: 3.97 miles
New River Waterfront Park
Located in downtown Jacksonville adjacent to USO. and Boat launch area on the banks of the New River.
Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, 28540
Distance from Jacksonville: 0.28 miles
Northeast Creek Park
Featuring boating access and a 18-hole disc golf course, this is a great place for a family day or special event.
NE Creek Park Road, Jacksonville, 28546
Distance from Jacksonville: 3.94 miles
Oakhurst Nature Park
Located at the end of Riverbend Road. Turn on Ridge Road, off Highway 258 beside Onslow Memorial Park Cemetery and follow the arrow signs to the park.
244 Riverbend Road, Jacksonville, 28546
Distance from Jacksonville: 2.23 miles
Onslow County Beach Access # 1
Located on SR 1568, sound side, 4 miles north of North Topsail Beach high-rise bridge. Features a ramp and walkway to the ocean, restrooms, showers, and a gravel parking lot for 30 vehicles on about 1 acre.
1795 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, 28460
Distance from Jacksonville: 16.83 miles
Onslow County Beach Access # 2
Located on NC210, 4 miles southeast of North Topsail Beach high-rise bridge.
2950 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, 28460
Distance from Jacksonville: 20.79 miles
Onslow County Beach Access # 3
Located past the St. Regis Hotel at the mouth of the New River at North Topsail Beach.
New River Inlet Rd, North Topsail Beach, 28460
Distance from Jacksonville: 17.16 miles
Onslow County Beach Access Site #4
Located on SR 1568, about 1 mile from NC 210. Features an elevated wooden observation deck on the ocean, restrooms, showers, concession area, and parking for 150 vehicles.
484 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, 28460
Distance from Jacksonville: 18.08 miles
Onslow Pines Park
Dedicated in August 1976. Consists of 55+ acres located 3 miles south of Jacksonville, NC on Onslow Pines Road (NC State Road 1116) turn at the Harley Davidson Store.
1244 Onslow Pines Road, Jacksonville, 28540
Distance from Jacksonville: 3.97 miles
Richlands Loop Bike Route
The Richlands Loop Bicycle Route is a 50 mile loop which passes through rural south-eastern North Carolina and the headwaters of the New River. See farms, small crossroads towns, and pine forests on this level terrain, paved-road route.
Richlands, 28574
Distance from Jacksonville: 12.11 miles
Richlands/Steed Park
Dedicated Phase I in August, 1999. Located on Franktown Road, 1 mile east of Richlands, NC, a 195 acre park in early development stages - 37 acres of which are developed.
278 Francktown Road, Richlands, 28574
Distance from Jacksonville: 11.45 miles
Salty Dog Kayaks
Salty Dog Kayaks is located between the bridges in beautiful Swansboro, North Carolina. We offer rentals, guided tours and custom trips. Come out for a paddle and experience the beauty of the Crystal Coast! Check out our website or give us a call.
128 Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, 28584
Distance from Jacksonville: 18.33 miles
Southwest Paintball
Southwest Paintball The place to play paintball in Jacksonville, NC. We have rental equipment and the most diverse paintball fields around a total of 5 paintball fields!!
130 Imperial Lane, Jacksonville, 28540
Distance from Jacksonville: 5.96 miles
Stump Sound Park
Dedicated in March 1993. Consists of 56 acres located on Hwy. 172 1-mile west of the Hwy 210/Hwy 172 junction in Sneads Ferry (Four Corners).
1771 NC-Hwy. 172, Sneeds Ferry, 28460
Distance from Jacksonville: 15.51 miles
White Oak River Paddle Trail
Dedicated in June 2009, the White Oak River Paddle Trail begins at the White Oak River Campground located on Hwy. 17. just before Maysville.
New Bern HWY. 17, Maysville, 28555
Distance from Jacksonville: 16.23 miles
White Oak River Paddle Trail
Dedicated in June 2009, the White Oak River Paddle Trail begins at the White Oak River Campground located on Hwy. 17. just before Maysville.
New Bern HWY. 17, Maysville, 28555
Distance from Jacksonville: 16.23 miles