Wilmington voters approved a $30.4-million bond in 2016 to invest in parks and recreation capital projects, including a concert venue, more multipurpose fields, upgrades to current parks and safety improvements.
This $5.57-million project includes the following improvements at the MLK Center at Robert Strange Park:
The project is currently underway by contractor Clancy-Theys and is expected to open in spring 2025.
This project includes a multipurpose field, pickleball courts, additional parking, a maintenance structure and walking paths.
This project includes upgrades to Halyburton's Nature Center, installation of interpretive signage, trail improvements, and a playground replacement.
The project includes four new fields and a synthetic turf field. When completed, the park will have 11 multipurpose fields, including one synthetic turf field. Other improvements include construction of a restroom building, lights for five of the fields and installation of infrastructure to have lights on remaining fields, parking, and landscaping.
A groundbreaking ceremony took place at 205 Sutton Steam Plant Road on February 15, 2024. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2024.
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The project scope includes an accessible kayak launch, dock, boardwalk, and picnic area located on Circular Drive where the road meets Bradley Creek. The city was awarded a grant by the N.C. Public Beach and Waterfront Access Program administered through the Department of Environmental Quality-Division of Coastal Management.
This project includes resurfacing of the trail around Greenfield Lake, repairing and improving the fountain, irrigation and landscape lighting at the Fragrance Garden and bridge refurbishment.