River Park North
Across from the Greenville Town Common lies River Park North, a 324-acre nature park with many amenities to enjoy and room to explore! River Park North features 5 ponds and 2 fishing piers, kayak and peddle boat rentals, primitive and drive-up campsites, hiking trails, a fossil pit, picnic shelters with grills, and a sand volleyball court. If that isn't enough, enjoy an afternoon at River Park North’s Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center. A great activity on a beautiful day is walking from River Park North to Wildwood Park on one of the connecting trails.
Walter L. Stasavich Science & Nature Center
The Walker L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center is a wonderful opportunity for learning more about the flora and fauna, geology and geography, and more of Eastern NC! This education center features a 70-seat theater, a 10,000-gallon freshwater aquarium, live turtles and snakes, wildlife dioramas and the “Shells Are Everywhere” exhibit. There are also several hands-on/interactive exhibits to enjoy. Schools, scouts, organizations, and other groups groups may call in advance to schedule a visit. For more information contact River Park North at 252-329-4560.
Walking Trails
TRACK / Maintenance Trail: 1.2mi
Willow Branch Trail: 0.27mi
Old Eason Run Trail: 0.29mi
Parker's Creek Trail: 0.4mi
Boating
River Park North is the perfect place to drop in your boat, kayak, or paddleboard for a day on the water. If you still want to experience life on the water, but don't have your own boat, you can rent jon-boats, kayaks, and peddle-boats at River Park North! For more information call 252.329.4560.
Birding
Did you know that River Park North is part of the NC Birding Trail? While you can find a wide range of flora and fauna all over the park, many visitors come to see prothonotary warblers, a variety of waterfowl, and Great blue herons. if you're lucky, you may have an osprey or bald eagle sighting while exploring!
Camping
River Park North offers a variety of campsites for any occasion, find group campsites complete with a shelter and fire pit, 2 drive-up campsites, and 3 primitive campsites along the Tar River. Primitive sites are located close to an area where campers can easily access the Tar river via canoe, kayak, or a 1.2 mile hike from the front of the park. Drive-to sites near the front of the park are also available. You can also find one of the 4 Pamlico-Tar Water Trail campsites here, and we think River Park North is an ideal spot to stop on rest on a multi-day paddle!
Camping Fees (per night)
$10 per drive-to/primitive site
$15 per site non-resident
$20 Greenville resident fee for the riverside camping platform.
$30 Non-resident fee for the riverside camping platform.
Make it Your Nature
We are proud partners in the Outdoor NC Alliance, a statewide movement committed to preserving and protecting NC’s beloved outdoor spaces. We invite you to Make it Your Nature and become a steward of NC’s outdoor spaces.
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