:: Greenville NC Recreation ::


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Parks:
Over twenty parks grace the boundaries of Pitt County and provide a variety of recreational opportunities from picnicking and hiking to fishing and boating.

River Park North
1000 Mumford Road, Greenville
252-329-5461
A natural area encompassing 324 acres of land and water with 1.2 miles fronting the Tar River. Includes over 250 acres of rich bottomland forest, over 20 acres of open grassland, and four lakes covering 48 acres. Year-round fishing, hiking trails, picnicking and bird watching. Pedal boating offered seasonally.

Museums:
The May Museum and Park
The museum, located in the National Register of Historic Places-Farmville Historic District, chronicles the cultural and commercial heritage of Farmville and Western Pitt County from colonial times to the present. The museum is housed in an 1870s home and interprets the area's history through both permanent exhibits and special programs, which are offered periodically throughout the year. The museum is home to an extensive collection of 19th and 20th century quilts, which are displayed on a rotating basis. Open Tuesday through Saturday 12noon until 5pm. Group tours by appointment.

The East Carolina Village of Yesteryear depicts life in Pitt County and Eastern North Carolina from 1840 to 1940. A country store with its wares, a traditional school house, a log church, farm machinery, and other artifacts from the period spark the interest of all who visit. Maintains seasonal hours and open by appointment for groups.

Wellington B. Gray Gallery, located on the East Carolina University campus, features exhibits of nationally and internationally known contemporary artists in fine arts, crafts, graphics, video, and installation art, as well as student and faculty exhibitions. Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm and Thursdays until 8pm.

Greenville Museum of Art features changing exhibits from its permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art, a well as traveling regional and national exhibits. The museum also owns one of the largest public collections of North Carolina Jugtown Pottery. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10am until 4:30pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 4pm.

The Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center is a cultural education facility for East Carolina University, its visitors, and Eastern North Carolina. It houses the university's 150-piece art collection made by the Kuba of Zaire, donated by Winston-Salem's Dr. James Lankton. Open Monday-Thursday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

Shiloh Farm
7280 County Home Road, Ayden
252-746-8017
Farm-oriented entertainment complex centered around a ca. 1827 plantation house. Hay rides, animals, playground and picnic shelter. Seasonal hours, call ahead.

Golf:
Ayden Golf & Country Club
Ayden Golf Club Road, Ayden
252-746-3389
This 18-hole golf course has a full-service golf pro shop and grill. Tee times are available on weekdays.

Bradford Creek Golf Course
4950 Old Pactolus Road, Greenville
252-329-4653
This 18-hole golf course offers a golf pro shop, grill, and cart rentals. Tee reservations are requested for weekends and holidays.

Farmville Golf & Country Club
308 Bynum Drive, Farmville
252-753-3660
This 18-hole golf course offers a golf pro shop, grill, and cart rentals. Tee reservations are requested for weekends and holidays.

Indian Trails Golf Club
Country Club Drive, Grifton
252-524-5485/800-830-4822
This 18-hole, par 71 golf course is open to the public seven days a week. The pro shop offers a snack bar and golf equipment. Cart and equipment rentals are available.

Ironwood Golf Course
Highway 43, Greenville
252-752-GOLF
A Lee Trevino signature course with bent greens and tifton 419 fairways offers club house, practice area, and other golf course amenities.

Golfing Range:
The Golf Center
Forlines Road, Winterville
252-355-1611

Tennis:
Greenville Tennis & Fitness Center
7150 Wimbledon Drive, Greenville
252-439-1000

Skating:
Sportsworld
104 E. Red Banks Road, Greenville
252-756-6000

Bowling:
AMF East Carolina Bowl
700 E. Red Banks Road, Greenville
252-355-5510

Amusements:
Greenville Fun Park
Highway 264-A & Old Creek Road, Greenville
252-757-1800