Choose amazing, breathtaking Airlie Gardens for your outdoor wedding celebration with a backdrop of formal gardens, wildlife, historic structures, walking trails, water views, thousands of blooms, sculptures, and the spectacular Airlie Oak. Celebrate your love and a century of gardens by the sea at Airlie. The picturesque grounds offer several unique, versatile outdoor settings with gorgeous scenery for your one-of-a-kind celebration. Pledge your love in front of the colorful Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel or in a romantic ceremony in the Pergola Garden. The Pergola, covered in jasmine, features a three-tiered fountain. The Bradley Creek Lawn is a beautiful location for a magical ceremony and outdoor reception with stunning water views. The Airlie Oak Lawn is an ideal setting for an elegant tented celebration. Their dedicated wedding staff will help you enlist a team of experienced professionals for your special day.
For more information, visit: https://airliegardens.org/
Address: 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910-798-7700
This popular 761 acre park includes a Visitor's Center and marina/fuel dock accessing some of North Carolina's best fishing spots. The Marina features an accessible fishing deck. Explore 8.5 miles of hiking along 9 trails (2 trails are wheelchair accessible), 1 mile of biking, and secluded campsites beneath towering trees with the option of tent adventures or cabins sleeping up to six people. Make sure to check out all the wild Venus Fly Traps on the side of the trails! Cabins are outfitted with double beds, bunk beds, heating/air conditioning, electrical outlets and more. Conveniently located near the Park's entrance, the Visitor Center/Exhibit Hall is also wheelchair accessible with exhibits and videos. Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational hikes and programs.
For more information, visit: https://www.ncparks.gov/carolina-beach-state-park/home
Address: 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Phone: 910-458-8206
Arrowhead Park is a recently renovated park located in Southern New Hanover County. The park includes many features open for visitors including a picnic shelter with seating for thirty-six, restrooms, two tennis courts, and a full basketball court. The multi-purpose field is great for practice and game-use, and the 18-hole disc golf course is perfect for both beginners and experienced players. The park also features a Gaga Ball Pit and an updated playground - great spaces for kids to play.
Park Hours: 8 AM - Sunset
For more information, visit: https://www.wilmington-nc.com/arrowhead-park.html
Address: 720 Arnold Road Wilmington, NC 28412
Phone: 910-798-7275
Located off Blue Clay Road, the Blue Clay Bike Park is home to approximately eight miles of trails suitable for all levels of cyclist. It is the most extensive bike trail in New Hanover County and has recently undergone updates to improve the park.
For more information, visit: https://parks.nhcgov.com/park-information/locations/
Address: 3840 Juvenile Center Road Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Phone: 910-798-7620
Greenfield Park’s 250 acres are filled with biking and walking trails along Greenfield Lake. Featuring two unlit tennis courts, the Greenfield Grind Skate Park, Outdoor Amphitheater, and Boat and Kayak Rentals. Greenfield Park is also a year round birding oasis within busy downtown Wilmington. Other park amenities include restroom facilities, water fountains, age and ability specific playgrounds, picnic shelters, grills, and an accessible fishing dock. This is the perfect place to spend any day of the year enjoying nature with family and friends.
For more information, visit: https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/parks
Address: 1739 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-341-7855
Located in the middle of the Fitness Loop (a two-and-a-half-mile paved walking and running path), in Wrightsville Beach Park has two outdoor basketball courts, four tennis courts, pickelball courts, three sand volleyball pits, one softball field, an open area for soccer/flag football, a meeting and recreation room, the Loop as well as a new all-inclusive playground geared towards children with disabilities.
For more information, visit: https://www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com/181/Parks-Recreation
Address: 1 Bob Sawyer Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone: 910-256-7925
Located in central New Hanover County, a brief drive from historic downtown and UNCW, this offers six picnic shelters for parties, picnics and reunions, as well as, a beautiful garden area with a pond and gazebo which can be reserved for wedding ceremonies or photos and an outdoor special event rental space. Athletic facilities include four Little League baseball fields with lights, four lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and full-size basketball court with lights. The park also has an off-leash dog park, equestrian ring, exercise station, fully-accessible playground and splashpad and a 1.55 mile paved walking trail. Park hours are 8am-10pm.
For more information, visit: https://parks.nhcgov.com/park-information/locations/
Address: 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409
Phone: 910-798-7275
