Greenville, NC
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3450 Blue Heron Drive
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Riverside Recreation has expanded services to include Wildwood Park.
Connect with Riverside online for rentals, classes, tours and more. |
Upcoming Events and Programs:
| Night Hike at Wildwood Friday October 14 7:00PM |
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| Many of the critters that live in the park come out at night. Join us as we hike about a mile in search of nocturnal animals that we don’t see as often during daylight hours. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Don’t forget your flashlight! Pre-registration is required click HERE to register online. Ages 7 and up with an adult.
Maximum Number of Participants is 20. Fee: $7; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $5 For additional information or to register please call (252) 329-4576 or email hbthompson@greenvillenc.gov. |
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Festival of Fright Friday October 28 6:00PM - 9:00PM Saturday October 29 10:00AM - 11:00PM |
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| To register online for the Costume Contest, Mummy Race or Haunted Forest please CLICK HERE. Click on the images below for a full screen view of each of the documents. | ||
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| For Festival of Fright Sponsorship Information Please Click HERE - Thank You for Your Interest! | ||
| Fall Tree ID at Wildwood Saturday November 5 10:00AM | |
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As the weather cools and leaves change, trees look different in fall than they do in the summer. Learn how to identify common trees of the park as we walk about a mile on the trail. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required click HERE to register online. Ages 5 and up with an adult.
Maximum Number of Participants is 20. Fee: $7; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $5 For additional information or to register please call (252) 329-4576 or email hbthompson@greenvillenc.gov. |
| Fall Birding Hike at Wildwood Sunday November 20 8:00AM |
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Wake up early with the birds and hit the trail to identify species at the park using tools that are commonly used by practiced birders. We’ll walk about 1.5 miles, so bring a water bottle, comfortable footwear, and dress for the weather. A limited number of binoculars will be available for participants to borrow. Pre-registration is required click HERE to register online. Ages 7 and up with an adult. Maximum Number of Participants is 20. Fee: $7; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $5 For additional information or to register please call (252) 329-4576 or email hbthompson@greenvillenc.gov. |
| Winter Walk at Wildwood Sunday January 8 2:00PM |
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Join us for some post-holiday seasonal exercise as we walk about 2 miles on the trail. We’ll discuss how plants and animals act differently during the winter months and answer your questions about the flora and fauna of the park. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required click HERE to register online. Ages 5 and up with adult. Maximum Number of Participants is 20. Fee: $7; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $5 For additional information or to register please call (252) 329-4576 or email hbthompson@greenvillenc.gov. |
| Mammals of Wildwood at Wildwood Saturday February 25 10:00AM |
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What mammals live in and around Wildwood Park? There may be some surprises. Find out as we walk the trail and discuss what we know about which mammals call the park home. We’ll walk about a mile, so wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required click HERE to register online. Ages 5 and up with adult. Maximum Number of Participants is 20. Fee: $7; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $5 For additional information or to register please call (252) 329-4576 or email hbthompson@greenvillenc.gov. |
Past Events and Programs
Go on a guided Arbor Day-inspired hike through Wildwood Park, enjoy a lake-side picnic lunch Gather for a family picture & take home a tree to plant as a family. All you will need to bring is mom & a picnic blanket. |
| National Kids to Park Day - May 2022 | ||||
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Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the 3rd Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, & national parks & public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery & exploration in the great outdoors. Join us at Wildwood Park for this celebration & discover the park by going on a scavenger hunt. The first 100 participants will receive a t-shirt once they have completed the hunt at Wildwood. This is a free event, pre-registration is encouraged. At 9am you will check in with GRPD staff to get your scavenger hunt guide. You will need to bring a pen/pencil, something to write on, a water bottle, bug spray, etc. After you check in you will set off to see if you can find all the items in the park. The hunt should take about 45minutes to an hour. Once you have found and recorded all of the items come back to the check in location and grab your event shirt. (Shirts will be given to kids only) As always feel free to stay at the park and enjoy all that it has to offer! |
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| National Trails Day: Treasure Hunt at WWP - June 4, 2022 | ||
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❌Go on a treasure hunt for a golden boot |
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| Active Adults & Seniors: Social - August 30th 9am - 1pm | ||
| Event Overview: Come out to Wildwood Park & enjoy the different aspect of the Greenville Recreation & Parks Department and what we have to offer our population that is ages 50 plus. We have put together a great overview of what our department offers. Each activity cost only $5 to participate & includes more than just the activity, such as lunch, Zumba & more! Click HERE to see the fun we had! |
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Phase 1 Amenities
- Parking Lot with 131 spaces
- Shelter Improvements for Outdoor Events
- 1.5 mile Natural Surface Trail
- Sandy Beach
- Kayak Launch
- Floating Dock with 3 Boat Slips
- Waterfront Camping Platform
- Paved entrance on Blue Heron Drive
Phase 1 Amenities
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