Parks with Picnic Shelter

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.

Memorial Park in Southern Pines is a true all-in-one sports paradise! Play lighted pickleball on 6 courts, tennis on 2, baseball on 4 fields, hit the batting cages, shoot hoops, enjoy the playground, and shred at the Elaine T. Baillie Skatepark. Perfect for active families and athletes!

Cannon Park is Pinehurst’s go-to 15-acre adventure hub! Play on the brand-new turf baseball field, shoot hoops in the community center, chase soccer balls, picnic under shady shelters, and let the kids rule Camelot Playground. Non-stop family fun awaits!

Rassie Wicker Park is a hidden gem packed with excitement! Splash in the cool pad, crush it on the shuffleboard and bocce courts, play tennis or roller hockey, stroll scenic paths, and enjoy the new turf soccer field. Pinehurst’s perfect all-day community playground!

Shred the day away at Elaine T. Baillie Skatepark — Moore County’s one and only dedicated skatepark! Located inside Memorial Park in Southern Pines, this brand-new lighted concrete paradise features a full bowl, 3 quarter pipes, rails, stairs, and street obstacles. Helmets and pads recommended — whether you’re a beginner or pro, this is the ultimate spot to skate in Moore County!

Ray’s Mill Park is the perfect family-friendly escape. Centered around the beautiful 14-acre Powell’s Pond, this hidden gem invites you to cast a line from the fishing pier, launch your kayak or canoe for a relaxing paddle (non-motorized boats and battery-powered trolling motors welcome!), grill out by the water, or relax in the shade under the sheltered picnic area.

Aberdeen Lake Park offers beautiful lake views and plenty of family-friendly fun with boating (kayaks, canoes, paddleboards), fishing, over 1.5 miles of trails, a playground, and four pickleball courts. Perfect for picnics and making lasting memories right in Aberdeen.

Downtown Park features a modern playground with toddler area, lighted basketball and tennis courts, spacious greenspace, and a covered picnic shelter. Ideal for family playdates, picnics, and exciting community events like Movies in the Park. Open dawn to dusk – pure downtown joy awaits!

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.