Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that feels worlds away from the rest of Eastern North Carolina, but still has ample amenities to keep its more active visitors hard at play.
The scene at Lawson Creek Park is an eclectic collection of all things Inner Banks, both natural and cultural, all mixed together in a sprawling, waterfront location. Water lovers, nature lovers, and families of all ages will feel perfectly at home here, and will find an activity or two to keep them well entertained.
Perfect for water lovers, the park itself is surrounded by river waters in all directions, and is basically a "mini-peninsula" with small parcels of land jetting out from the edges of New Bern's downtown. As a result, there are plenty of ways to launch into the open river waters and enjoy the terrain. The park features two boat launches, ideal for both kayaks and skiffs, in addition to two fishing piers, including one that is handicap friendly. From these popular piers, fishermen can reel in small mouth bass, mullets, sunfish, sheapshead, and other freshwater / brackish water species, as well as enjoy some great hand crabbing conditions.
A waterfront boardwalk also runs along the perimeter, eventually leading visitors out to a nature trail through a scenic wooded area, which eventually meanders back to the main entrance. Scenic and leisurely, the waterfront boardwalk has become a favorite strolling spot for New Bern locals and longtime visitors.
Nature lovers will want to take a trek to the grassy areas bordering a centrally located marshland, (which is basically the aforementioned boardwalk / nature trail which circles this undeveloped parcel of land, and presents some great bird watching opportunities), and then veer right to enjoy a more rustic nature trail along Jack's Island.
The Jack's Island section of the park is a small parcel of natural terrain, bordered by the Trent River on three sides, and which features a wide variety of native species in a wild but concentrated region. Here, visitors will spot flowering and fragrant Mimosa trees, Trumpet Creeper vines, Pepper vine, Honeysuckle, and wild Hibiscus. Local species include Northern Cardinals, Red-winged Blackbirds, Mockingbirds and Ruby-throated Hummingbird, in addition to several migrating species that find a temporary residence in the fall, winter and spring months. The nature trail here circles through the area, and eventually presents visitors with a fantastic view of New Bern's historic downtown across the open waters of Lawsons Creek.
Of course, there are ample opportunities for visitors to enjoy the park without getting lost in the natural setting. Close to the main gate, which is guarded by a vibrant Blue Angel Grumman F-11 Tiger airplane, a relatively new attraction,visitors will find restroom facilities, two soccer fields, and two expansive covered picnic shelters which can be used for quick lunches or for larger group reservations with advanced notice and reservations. An additional picnic area is located on site, in addition to several grilling facilities throughout the park, (including a spot on Jack's Island), making afternoon or evening family barbecues a breeze. Interested parties should call the New Bern Parks Department at 252 639-2901 for more information on reserving picnic areas for group outings, or securing any region of the park for a special event.
Ample parking is located close to the entrance, and there are a number of handicap friendly facilities, including the fishing pier and a portion of the extensive walking trail. Open from sunrise until sunset to the public, the park is easy to access and is located along US 70, just west of historic Tryon Palace.
Nature lovers who want to dive into an extensive trail that covers the marshlands, maritime forests, and native species of the Inner Banks, in addition to fishermen and kayakers who want an easy launch to the open water, will feel right at home at the Lawson Creek Park. Expansive enough to constitute a nature preserve, but with plenty of amenities to keep any outdoor lover entertained, Lawson Creek Park is a fantastic New Bern local landmark that promises hours of fun and recreation in a postcard-worthy natural setting.
Located on the edge of the Bulkhead Channel which leads to the Back Sound, the Radio Island Beach Access is a unique and wonderfully convenient beach destination for both Morehead City and Beaufort visitors.
Because New Bern is wonderfully close to two major rivers – the Neuse and the Trent Rivers – the community is a paradise for anglers of all varieties, Featuring ample access to saltwater species, brackish and / or freshwater species, and even great offshore species just 45 miles away or so, virtually every variety of fishing can be enjoyed in this region of coastal North Carolina. From dropping a line off a local pier in one of New Bern’s scenic public parks, to embarking on a full-day Gulf Stream adventure, the New Bern fishing scene can be as relaxed or as ambitious as an angler wants – with plenty of great catches to go around.
The Dunescape Unit is on the point of the complex giving it unobstructed vistas of the ocean from two sides. The first thing you will notice when you walk in is the view...AMAZING. No other condos or pools or anything stand between you and the waves. Couple that with the luxury decor and amenities of the complex and you will find yourself wishing you could stay forever. When you arrive at the condo, you will have two dedicated parking places. Because of limited space that is all that is available on site . Once parked , you will find bags carts and grocery shopping carts, as well as an elevator, to make moving into the condo simple and fast. The condo itself is decorated with light floor and furnishings making it feel like a tropical breezy villa.There are 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, oceanfront screen porch off the living room and a separate oceanfront balcony off of the master bedroom. The master has a Queen size bed and ensuite bathroom with stand up shower. Down the hallway you will find another bedroom with a Queen bed, and in between there is a full 3 piece bathroom. The 3rd bedroom has two twin beds and an attached half bath. There is a huge Wifi Intelligent TV and Playstation 4 (with BluRay) in the living room and a smaller Wifi Intelligent TV in the 3rd twin bedroom. There are also games, puzzles, books and cards for your family and friends to appreciate should you want to stay in. The completely outfitted kitchen showcases white cabinetry, a complete appliance package—glass top stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker. Additionally we have all the conveniences of home such as a blender, crockpot, toaster, and even a stand mixer. Additionally there is a separate wet bar/ coffee station with a Keurig, a French Press and an electric kettle located right outside the bedroom doors.There is a screened sitting area in the front and a separate laundry room that has a full size washer and dryer. Onsite there are four communal pools, grilling areas and boardwalks with showers to clean up after the beach. Our condo comes with beach chairs, umbrellas, sand castle and surf toys. NOTE: Due to the uncertainty of restrictions and regulations during Covid-19, we can not guarantee that the pools or the beaches will not be affected on some level. We apologize for any inconvenience but unfortunately we have no control over the current state of affairs. Please do keep your selfies informed and let us know if you should haver any questions or concerns.Directly across the street you have condo access to the pier and boatslips to keep your boat on the Bogue Sound as well as park your trailer. If you bring your boat, there is a public boat launch one mile away.
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6