Outer Banks Parks and Playgrounds

Although most children make the beach and ocean their playground while on the Outer Banks, there are several Parks and Playgrounds in the area for them to enjoy!!

Corolla Village -- Schoolhouse Lane

Playground Equipment available approximately 2 blocks past the Lighthouse. 

Duck Soundside Park -- Duck Road

Duck's newest park features a playground with jungle gym and lots of grassy areas to play.  Wooden walkways and garden paths offer many opportunities to see wildlife as well as take in the beautiful scenery and water views.  During the summer months, Duck Soundside Park features many events including evening concerts, Tai Chi, and Storytime at the Park.  Duck plans on expanding the walkway in the next few years to offer even more areas to explore. 

Currituck Soundside Park -- Currituck Mainland

Approximately 4 miles over the bridge on the Currituck Mainland is Currituck Soundside Park.  With walking/bike paths, baseball fields, tennis courts, boat ramp and pier.  Playground area with covered picnic tables, grilling area and restrooms.  Lots of open space for soccer games, tag, kite flying and more. 

David Paul Pruitt, Jr.  Playground -- Woods Road, Kitty Hawk

Located next to the Dominion Power building on the Woods Road, this park features kids swings, a merry go round, slide and jungle gyms for both older and younger children.  Picnic tables are available and bike/jogging path is nearby for family walks. 

Sandy Run Park -- Woods Road, Kitty Hawk

Nice wooden walkway through the marshes and coastal preserve area of Kitty Hawk.  See turtles, birds and other wildlife.  Park has picnic and grilling areas, basketball court and lots of parking.  Park is set to expand in the Summer of 2011 to include a skate park, dog park, full playground and tennis courts. 

Hayman Street Park -- West Hayman Street, Kill Devil Hills  MP 5.5

Hayman Street Park has a nice big open field great for playing catch, soccer or tag.  Plus, it has a playground with jungle gym, slides, swings and of course lots of trees to climb.  A grilling and picnic area is also available. 

Meekins Field -- Kill Devil Hills MP 7

Located between the Dare Center and Kill Devil Hills Fire Department, Meekins Field has a playground with swings and playset, tennis courts, and a baseball field. 

Rec Park -- Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills  MP 8

Located near the Dare County Water Plant and behind the Outer Banks Brewing Station, Rec Park features a playground and baseball fields as well as tennis courts and soccer fields.  The playground area consists of swings and slides as well as a picnic area. 

Nags Head Town Park -- West Barnes Street, Nags Head  MP 11

Turn off Route 158 at Ace Hardware and proceed about 1/4 mile.  Park is on the left.  Nags Head Town Park features playground with swings and slides as well as a picnic area with grills and tables.  Nature trail through Nags Head Woods nearby that leads to a small soundside beach. 

Waterfront Park -- Manteo Waterfront

Located at the end of Queen Elizabeth Avenue, the Waterfront Park features a playground and picnic area.  Take a stroll along the waterfront docks and view the boats and shops along this historic waterfront.  Bridge leads to the Elizabeth II and Roanoke Island Festival Park.