The best parks & outdoor spots in Brunswick County

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Sunset Beach Trading Co

Parks & Outdoors

Laid-back shop featuring beach-themed toys, clothing, gifts and ice cream, plus friendly service.

423 Sunset Blvd S (Sunset Beach)

“Laid-back shop featuring beach-themed toys, clothing, gifts and ice cream, plus friendly service.”

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Brunswick Nature Park

Parks & Outdoors

Picturesque park featuring dirt trails for hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding.

2601 River Rd SE (Winnabow)

“Picturesque park featuring dirt trails for hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding.”

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Westgate Nature Park

Parks & Outdoors

Westgate Nature Park has a short paved-and-boardwalk loop, nature-themed play structures, and an outdoor classroom with bite-size facts…

1260 W Gate Dr (Leland)

“Westgate Nature Park has a short paved-and-boardwalk loop, nature-themed play structures, and an outdoor classroom with bite-size facts about local wildlife and plants. Sneak in a calming stroll with the kids or a solo coffee walk, learn something new, and call it this week’s reset.”

From the Brunswick County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Leland Community Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus a baseball field.

1490 Village Rd NE (Leland) · ✓ checked Aug 17

“Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus a baseball field.”

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Cypress Cove Park

Parks & Outdoors

Cypress Cove Park is that tucked-away slice of calm when your week is loud, with water views, birds doing their bird things, and space to…

844 Appleton Way NE (Leland)

“Cypress Cove Park is that tucked-away slice of calm when your week is loud, with water views, birds doing their bird things, and space to slow down. Pack a coffee, take a quiet minute, breathe a little deeper, then get back to real life feeling human again.”

From the Leland newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Founders Park

Parks & Outdoors

When the group chat says kids, steps and sunshine, Founders Park delivers with an inclusive playground, a splash pad, walking trails,…

113 Town Hall Dr (Leland)

“When the group chat says kids, steps and sunshine, Founders Park delivers with an inclusive playground, a splash pad, walking trails, fitness stations, and a quiet veterans memorial. It doubles as the Town’s go-to spot for events, so odds are there’s something worth wandering into this week.”

From the Leland newsletter, August 19, 2026

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