Outdoor & Sports

PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION PROGRAMS

Most municipal and Pitt County governments ofer a full range of parks and recreational programs, athletic leagues and activities for ftness and fun. Private organizations and public entities like East Carolina University also ofer facilities and activities throughout the county. The following list details some of what is available. Some oferings may have been afected by COVID-19 safety measures.

AYDEN

Call the Recreation and Arts Department at 481-5837 for information on programs and visit http://www.ayden.com/ departments/arts-recreation. Ayden Recreation and Arts facilities at 4354 Lee St, ofers auditorium and classroom space, a gymnasium and athletic felds. Ayden District Park, 3864 Jolly Road, has a splash pad, beach volleyball, bocce ball, a disc golf course, horseshoes, shufeboard, multi-purpose felds, walking trails, picnic shelters, play equipment and splash pad. The splash pad is open during the summer. Call 329-4567 or 481-5823. Veterans Memorial Park on Fourth Street ofers a playground, tennis courts, picnic shelters and green space.

FARMVILLE

The town Parks and Recreation Department manages a full complement of athletic felds, a community center and other facilities as well as a variety of programs. Call the Recreation Department at 753-6712 for information on programs and visit http://farmvillenc.gov and farmvillencparks.com. Some local facilities include:

Walter B. Jones Town Common:

Named for former Congressman Walter B. Jones Sr., the Town Common features a gazebo which is now the town’s logo, and the Millennium Fountain, as well as open space utilized for public events. May Museum and Park: The May Museum and Park, 3802 South Main St., is dedicated to preserving and interpreting Farmville area history. Tabitha Marie DeVisconti, the last descendant of Major Benjamin May to live in the 19th century house, donated her home, property and many artifacts to the town of Farmville. For additional information, call (252) 753- 6725.

Farmville Golf and Country Club

features a “Donald Ross” style course is nestled among fairways lined with 300 year old oak and cypress trees. The course measures 6200 yards and features a well-equipped club house with a formal dining room, snack area, men’s locker room and ladies’ lounge and a full-service pro shop. For more information, call 252-753-3660.

Oliver Murphrey Park and

Walking Trail: Located on North Main Street, features a walking trail with ftness apparatus at various stations.

GREENVILLE

Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is the area’s largest with about 400 facilities, 60 full time and 300 seasonal employees and a budget of about $7.5 million. Call 329-4567 and visit greenvillenc.gov/government/ recreation-parks. Some facilities around Greenville include:

Andrew A. Best Freedom Park

is at 315 Oakdale Road. The park includes a playground and a picnic shelter.

Beatrice Maye Floral Garden

Park is at 1100 Farmville Blvd.

Bradford Creek Public Golf

Course is of U.S. 264 at 4950 Old Pactolus Road. This location features an 18-hole golf course, driving range and clubhouse. Call 329-4653.

Bradford Creek Soccer Com

plex is at 4523 Pactolus Road. The facility has 25 acres, fve regulation-size soccer felds (two lighted and one practice). Call 329-4550. Disc Golf Course is at West Meadowbrook Park. The 18-hole course is open daily until dusk and is free to play. Dream Park/Splashpoint is at 1700 Chestnut St. It is a seasonal sprayground open Monday through Saturdays from noon-6 p.m and Sundays from 1-6 p.m. The park also has a playground and picnic shelters. Call 329-4567. Drew Steele Center is at 1058 S. Elm St., open Monday through Friday from 2-8 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-4 p.m. Call 329-4567. Elm Street Park is located at 1055 S. Elm St. The park has Stallings Stadium, a Little League ball feld; the Sarah Vaughn Field of Dreams; four picnic shelters; two playgrounds; six lighted tennis courts; shufeboard; bocce ball and horseshoes. Call 329-4650.

Eppes Recreation Center/

Thomas Foreman Park is located at 400 Nash St.. Amenities include baseball & softball felds, basketball courts, ftness center, lighted tennis courts, grills, play area, picnic shelter, picnic tables. Call 329-4548.

Evans Park/River Birch Tennis

Center is at 513 W. Arlington Blvd. The center is 25.5 acres with 12 lighted courts, a tennis center, two softball felds, restrooms and an archery range. Call 329-4559. Greenfeld Terrace is at 120 Park Access Road. The facility has a 1.2-acre playground, outside basketball court, picnic shelter and restrooms. Call 329-4567. Greensprings Park is at 2500 E. Fifth St. The park has 25.5 acres with a picnic shelter and 1.5- mile greenway. Call 329-4567. Greenville Aquatics & Fitness Center is at 921 Staton Road. The facility has an indoor pool, aerobic and exercise rooms, weight room, indoor climbing wall, ftness center, kids’ play area and gym. A membership fee is charged. Call 329-4041.

Greenville Community Pool is at 2113 Myrtle Ave. The facility adjacent to Guy Smith Stadium features a bathhouse and locker rooms and a picnic shelter. The regular season usually runs from June to mid-August. Call 329-4563.

Greenville Of-Leash Dog Area

is at 200 N. Ash St, open from sunrise to sunset. Guy Smith Park is at 2100 Chestnut St. The park is 12 acres with picnic tables and three baseball felds including Guy Smith Stadium. Call 329- 4567. H. Boyd Lee Park is at 5184 Corey Road. The park is 92 acres with a recreation center, gymnasium, three lighted softball felds, a cricket pitch, a cross country course, a picnic shelter, exercise stations, beach volleyball courts and a playground. Call 329-4550. Hillsdale Park is at 2531 Sunset Ave. The 1.72-acre park has a picnic shelter and a playground. Call 329-4567. Jaycee Park is at 2000 Cedar Lane. The park has an artsand-crafts center, softball feld, picnic shelter, tennis courts and playground. Call 329-4546.

Extreme Park at Jaycee Park

is open for in-line skating, skateboarding and biking. The Extreme Park is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Required safety equipment must be worn. Call 329-4567. Paramore Park is at 401 E. Fire Tower Road. The park has a playground and a picnic shelter. Call 329-4567. Peppermint Park is at 1400 Brownlea Drive. The park has playground equipment and a picnic shelter. Call 329-4567. Perkins Complex is at 1703 E. 14th St. The park has two youth baseball felds, a practice feld, a sand volleyball court and restrooms. River Park North is at 1000 Mumford Road. The park consists of 324 acres and fve ponds with fshing, boat rental, camping, nature trails and two picnic shelters. Hours of operation vary according to season. From May through August, the park is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. From September through October, the park is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. From November through February, the park is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From March through April, the park is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 329-4560. South Greenville Park is at 851 Howell St. The park consists of 9.1 acres with a recreation center and gym, playground, multipurpose ball feld and a picnic shelter. Call 329-4549. Sports Connection is at 1701 E. 14th Street. This facility includes a gymnasium, baseball and softball batting cages and a pitching area. Call 215-9090.

Teen Center/Perkins Complex

is at 1703 E. 14th St. This

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Wintergreen Primary School

SoftTrail Crosswalk

Pitt County Animal Shelter

Pitt County Recycling Center

Pitt County Farmer's Market

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Council on Aging Senior Center

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Thomas Foreman Park/Eppes

Recreation Center is at 400 Nash St. This nine-acre park has a multipurpose room, playground, baseball feld, two picnic shelters, two lighted tennis courts, gymnasium and recreation center. Call 329- 4548. The Town Common is at 105 E. First St. The common is 19 acres with a 1,500-foot esplanade along the Tar River as well as river access for kayaks, canoes and small watercraft. There are paved walkways and benches, an amphitheater and an inclusive playground designed to accommodate children and adults of all ages and ability levels. Call 329-4567.

Walter L. Stasavich Science

and Nature Center is located at River Park North, 1000 Mumford Road. The center houses a 70-seat theater, a turtle touch tank and a 10,000-gallon freshwater aquarium. The center is open from 9:30 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. The center is closed on Mondays. Call 329-4562. West Meadowbrook is at 900 Legion St. The 33-acre Matthew Lewis Park has a picnic shelter, soccer feld, youth baseball feld, one lighted softball feld, a disc golf course, a playground and restrooms. Call 329-4567. Westhaven Park is at 215 Cedarhurst Drive. The park is 1.5 acres with an open play feld, playground and picnic shelter. Call 329-4567. Woodlawn Park is at 100 N. Woodlawn Ave. The .63-acre park has a volleyball court, handicapped-accessible playground equipment and a picnic shelter. Call 329-4567.

GRIFTON

Call the Grifton Recreation and Parks Department at 524-5168 or 524-0190 and visit http:// grifton.com/parks-heritage/ The Catechna Indian Village, 437 Creekshore Drive, showcases Grifton’s rich Native American history through the construction of a longhouse similar to that of the Tuscarora Tribe. The village is across from the Grifton Museum and adjacent to Overlook Creekside Park and the NC Wildlife boat ramp.

The Contentnea Creek RV &

Trail Park, 397 Contentnea Drive, gives travelers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts a central location to relax and discover. The park has an abundance of primitive camping sites, 10 hookup sites for recreational vehicles and campers and three pull through sites. Pets are allowed and campers, hikers and backpackers can enjoy the fre pits, blazed trails, fshing and more. Creekside Overlook Park on Water Street is located between the Catechna Indian Village and the NC Wildlife Boat Ramp. It is currently dedicated as open space with the exception of a shelter with a cement pad that holds a picnic table and swing. The Contentnea Creek provides excellent year-round fshing, and a challenging, swift-fowing current for the canoeist. This location is perfect for a family picnic after a long day on the creek.

The Town of Grifton Museum

Tennis Courts are located at 437 Creek Shore Drive next to the Civic Center and Museum. The courts are lighted and perfect for an evening game on the waterfront with family and friends. Grifton Town Common, 553 Queen St, serves as a focal point for the downtown area. It has been center stage for the annual Shad Festival. Benches, walkways, landscaping, fences and a trellis are part of the park. Mattie’s Mini Park at Main and Gordon Streets has a children’s play area including a swing set, basketball court, slides, a picnic area, and other playground

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accessories. St. David Street Park includes picnic tables, a shelter, and playground equipment, two tennis courts, a walking trail, and a large structure with bathrooms that is rented by the town for public use. The Grifton Railroad Depot on Railroad Street is available to the public for use for a rental fee. Any individual or group can rent the depot as long as they abide by the specifed rules. Contact Town Hall for more information.

PITT COUNTY Pitt County Community,

Schools and Recreation ofers a range of athletic and recreational programs for people of all ages utilizing county school facilities and the Alice F. Keene District Park and County Home Complex at 4561 County Home Road. Call 252-902-1975 and visit pittcsr.com.

Alice F. Keene District Park

is located adjacent to the Pitt County Senior Center and the Community Garden and includes the Alice Keene center for indoor programming, playgrounds, exercise areas, bathroom and vending facility, athletic felds and extensive walking trails that encompass the park and the Wintergreen School campus. The park is adjacent to the Eastern Carolina Village and Farm Museum, the Leroy James Pitt County Farmers Market, and the Pitt County Senior Center and Community Garden. The complex is included in the City of Greenville Greenway plan and will be connected to the network with adjacent property development.

WINTERVILLE

Winterville Parks and Recreation Department ofers athletic and recreational programs and several facilities in conjunction with local schools Visit https://www.wintervillenc.com/ parks-and-recreation and call 756-1487. Winterville Park, 332 Sylvania St., encompasses 24 acres and is located adjacent to A.G. Cox Middle School. It is comprised of three youth baseball felds, a large adult softball feld, amphitheatre, one mile of walking trails, playground, two concession stands, roofed and lighted batting cages, a large pavilion and public restrooms. Additional amenities include picnic tables, park benches, water fountains and a wooded area. Hillcrest Park, 2418 Carmon St, is a 6.5 acre community park located of Kennedy Street about two blocks east of W.H. Robinson Elementary School. The park has a very open layout with plenty of parking, two picnic pavilions, a large playground, two basketball courts, one baseball feld , a one-third mile walking trail and a restroom facility.

Sara Law Softball Complex,

4801 Reedy Branch Road, is operated by the Pitt County Girls Softball League and includes four lighted softball felds and is adjacent to the Premier Sports Academy. Visit pitt.website. sportssignup.com/

GREENWAYS

Greenville and Pitt County have a growing greenway system with about fve miles of walking and biking paths and more under construction. Visit Friends of the Greenville Greenways (FROGGS) at www.froggs.org and greenvillenc.gov/government/recreation-parks/greenville-greenways. For information about Pitt County trails visit https://www.

pittcountync.gov/Facilities.

Bicycle Post Mountain Bike

Trails: Short Bridge Road. Visit www.ecvelo.org and click on Bicycle Post Trails for more information.

CLUB SPORTS

Several nonproft leagues also ofer recreational sports play, including the following:

East Carolina Aquatics:

www.teamunify.com

East Carolina Junior Volleyball:

http://www.eastcarolinajvc.com/

East Carolina Cheerleading:

http://eccats.com/ Greenville Area Summer Swim League: gassl.weebly.com

Greenville Area Summer Swim

League: gassl.weebly.com Greenville Little Leagues: www. gllbaseball.com

The Pitt-Greenville Soccer As

sociation: www.pgsasoccer.com

Pitt County Girls Softball

League: http://pitt.siplay.com/

Pitt-Greenville Titan Youth

Football league: www.pittgreenvilletitanyouthfootball.com

FITNESS CENTERS

Note: Fitness center operations have been afected by COVID-19 measures. Some of the following entries may have changed.

Body Sculptors, 1915 S.E. Greenville Blvd., Greenville, 551- 1811 Champions, 4190 Bayswater Road, Winterville, 353-0544 Courtside Athletic Club, 1750 Wimbledon Drive, Greenville, 439-1000 CrossFit Greenville, 818 Clark St., Greenville, 756-4790 CrossFit Tier 1, 1820 Old Fire Tower Rd., Greenville, 321-7141

Custom Bodies By Anthony,

2810A E. 10th St., Greenville, 412-5004 Curves, 3140 Moseley Drive, Suite D, Greenville, 413-0359; 4054 S. Memorial Drive, Unit Q, Winterville, 321-4074. EC Fitness, 4776-A Reedy Branch Road, Winterville, 493- 6630 Excel Fitness Center, 2810A 10th St., Greenville, 931-9552 Extreme Athletics, 888 W. Star St., Greenville, 353-2433 Extreme Gym, 427 Evans St., Greenville, 413-0066 Fit For Life, 4420 E. 10th St., Greenville, 689-6277 Fit For Life 24, 3851 Dunhagen Road, Greenville, 321-2222 Fitness by Vidal, 218-C E. Arlington Blvd., Greenville, 367- 4146 Fitness Connection, 140 Oakmont Drive, Greenville, 756- 9175 Flex Appeal, 150 E. Fire Tower Road, Winterville, 353-7990

Greenville Aquatics and Fitness

Center, 921 Staton Road, Greenville, 329-4041 Intone Fitness, 1848 W. Arlington Blvd., 752-0462 Melt Fitness Studio, 815 A Dickinson Ave. 979-450-1421 meltftlife.com

Next Level Training Center,

1750 Wimbledon Way, 756- NEXT (6398) One on One Fitness, 113 Fire Tower Road, Winterville, 355- 5772 Orangetheory, 518 Greenville Blvd. SE suite D, 689-8428 greenvillencorangetheory-ftness.com Premier Sports Academy, 4801 Reedy Branch Road, thepremiersportsacademy.net

Purple Blossom Yoga Studio,

302 Evans St. 364-2917 purpleblossomyogastudio.com Snap Fitness, 2120 E. Fire Tower Road, 758-7627. TITLE Boxing Club, 3700 Charles Blvd., 565-0525 Xersize, 529 Third Street, Ayden, 746-4277 Xersize, 529 Third Street, Ayden, 746-4277 Your Fitness – 2428 Charles Blvd. 258-5488. yourftnessnc.com

BOWLING

AMF East Carolina Lanes – 700 Red Banks Road, Greenville, 355-5510 or www.amf.com

BATTING CAGES

Sports Connection –1701 E. 14th St., 215-9090 Next Level Training – 1750 Wimbledon Drive, Greenville, 439-2284 Premier Sports Academy, 4801 Reedy Branch Road, thepremiersportsacademy.net, 756-2500

BILLIARDS

Mac Billiards –517 Cotanche St., 752-6728 Marlin’s – 2590 Railroad St., Winterville, 355-7873 Tie Breakers Sports – 1920 Smythewyck Drive, 439-0555

DISC GOLF

Ayden District Park – 2864 Jolly Road Covenant Church – 4005 Corey Road

ECU North Recreation Complex

– 3674 U.S. 264

Farmville Disc Golf Course,

3417 NC 121 West Meadowbrook Park – 900 Legion St.

GOLF

Bradford Creek Golf Club – 4950 Old Pactolus Road, 329- 4653 Brook Valley Country Club – 311 Oxford Road, Greenville, 751-1960 Greenville Country Club – 216 Country Club Drive, Greenville, 756-1237

Ironwood Golf and Country

Club – 200 Golf Club Wynd, Greenville, 752-6659

Ayden Golf & Country Club –

4343 Ayden Golf Club Road, Ayden, 746-3389 Farmville Golf & Country Club – 308 Bynum Drive, Farmville, 753-3660 Cypress Landing – 600 Clubhouse Road, Chocowinity, 946-7485

Washington Yacht and Country

Club – Washington, 946-1519 Cutter Creek Golf Club, Snow Hill, 747-4653 Cutter Creek Golf Club, 198 Club House Drive, Snow Hill, 747-4653

GYMNASTICS AND CHEERLEADING

Fame Greenville – 5162 Corey Road, 375-1098 Rose’s Gymnastics – 1802 Old Fire Tower Road, Greenville, 321-7264

Air U Greenville Indoor Trampoline Park and Party Center

Greenville – 5120 Corey Road, 689-6401

ICE SKATING

Carolina IceZone – 104 Red Banks Road, 353-8888.

KAYAKING & PADDLEBOARDING

Knee Deep Adventures - 2800 E. 10th St. suite 111. Call 714- 5836 or visit kneedeepadventures.com Riverside Recreation – 817 Dickinson Ave., 252-215-0878. www.riversiderecreation.com

SWIMMING Aquaventure Winterville Aquat

ics Campus – 214-A Beacon Drive, Winterville, 931-8081

Cherry Oaks Recreation Center,

private swimming and ftness facility, 206 Beth St., 756-4212 Courtside Athletic Club –1750 Wimbledon Drive, Private 439-1000 East Carolina Aquatics – competitive swim team 341-1044

Greenville Area Summer Swim

League – gassl.weebly.com

Greenville Aquatics & Fitness

Center – 921 Staton Road 329-4041

Greenville Community Pool –

1113 Myrtle Ave., 329-4563 or 329-4041 Raynez Swim School – 3205 Raynez Drive, 756-4900

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TENNIS

River Birch Tennis Center – 513 W. Arlington Blvd., public 329-4559 Match Point Racquet Club – 1622 Manning Road, number not available Baywood Racquet Club – 471 Baywood Drive, Winterville, private, 756-6262 Courtside Athletic Club – 1750 Wimbledon Drive, private 439-1000

SPECTATOR SPORTS

East Carolina University has NCAA Division 1-A programs in seven men’s and nine women’s sports. The Pirates play in the American Athletic Conference. The New-look Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium now features TowneBank Tower and has a capacity of 51,000 for football games, Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum seats 8,000 for basketball and other events, and the attendance record for Clark-LeClair Stadium for ECU baseball is 5,581 for a game against North Carolina in 2009. ECU hosted NCAA baseball regionals in 2018 and ‘19. For tickets, visit the ECU athletic ticket ofce, located adjacent to the Pirate Club Building behind the press box side of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Ticket ofce hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 328-4500 or 1-800-DIAL ECU, or visit ecupirates.com and click on buy tickets for more information about schedules, prices and ticket availability.

Pitt Community College felds four intercollegiate teams — baseball, men’s basketball, softball and women’s volleyball — that compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region X Conference. For more information, visit www. pccbulldogathletics.com/navbarsports.