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 Walking Paths
Rassie Wicker Park
10 Rassie Wicker Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374
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!
Ray’s Mill Park
837 Saunders Boulevard, Aberdeen, NC 28315
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.
Downtown Park Southern Pines
145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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
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.
West Pinehurst Community Park
861 Chicken Plant Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374
West Pinehurst Community Park features an 18-hole disc golf course, archery range with two target boards, and an open field with a walking path.