Village Arboretum is a beautiful 35-acre nature oasis featuring winding walking paths, scenic bridges, and a variety of peaceful gardens. Stroll through the Pergola & Perennial Garden, cross the Clara McLean Bridge, or relax at the Point Pavilion with a friend and play chess. With picnic shelters, open fields, and many wheelchair-accessible trails, it’s a perfect spot for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a serene outdoor escape.
Parks with Hiking Trails
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
This stunning North Carolina State Park protects towering trees hundreds of years old, sweeping wiregrass meadows, and rare Sandhills treasures like the red-cockaded woodpecker, fox squirrels, and vibrant wildflowers. It’s pure magic for nature lovers, families, and anyone craving a peaceful escape in the Aberdeen–Southern Pines–Pinehurst area!
Reservoir Park
300 Reservoir Park Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Reservoir Park in Southern Pines is a nature lover’s paradise featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, scenic trails for hiking and biking, and a peaceful lake perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. Fish, picnic at one of the shelters, or enjoy a relaxing day outdoors with the whole family.