Craven County Recreation & Parks

10/16/2026

Are you a tennis player or interested in becoming one? Enjoy an active lifestyle, or looking for a fun new way to get in shape? Come check out our new Cardio Tennis program! With fun, fast-paced classes designed to keep you moving and swinging, this is a fantastic way to get your heartrate up while getting your tennis skills down. This class is for adults of all tennis ability levels, from brand new to pro, who just want to get some time on the court.

Classes are Mondays from 5:30-6:30 pm, held at Creekside Park, 1821 Old Airport Rd, New Bern. This four-class series goes from November 9th through November 30th. The full session costs $100.

For more info or to register, please visit our website at cravencounty.recdesk.com!

10/09/2026

The Special Olympics Craven County Rolling Thunder Bocce Team is back on the turf! Practices began for the season in September, and our athletes are training hard to be ready for their first competition of the season in Johnston County next weekend!

10/08/2026

For all visitors to Creekside Park this evening. A portion of this training will take place in the back of Creekside Park. Do not be alarmed, this is just a drill.

EWN will hold a full-scale emergency exercise on a closed runway from 7-9 pm on 10/08/26.
You may see emergency vehicles and volunteers participating in the exercise in and around the terminal and airport grounds. Do not be alarmed... this is just a drill.

09/28/2026

Our Youth and Adult Tennis Lessons are serving up the fun! From beginners to experienced players, they're having a blast growing their skills on the court. If your interested in taking a lesson, our second session for the fall starts on Monday, October 19th. Visit cravencounty.recdesk.com for more information and to register!

09/25/2026

09/16/2026

Mark your calendars! Registration will open for the 2026-2027 Youth Basketball League on Monday, September 21. Visit our website at cravencounty.recdesk.com for more information.

09/15/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY THIS WEEKEND

We are in the final stretch before Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride (9/19-9/20), and we urgently need volunteers to help support our cyclists over the weekend.

Our highest priority is filling Sunday 9/20 Rest Stop volunteer positions. These stops are critical to ensuring riders have the food, hydration, encouragement, and support they need throughout the day. We currently need coverage at the following rest stops (see more details by clicking the sign-up link):

Gravel Rest Stop 1, Croatan National Forest (7:30-11:30am): https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1262140
Rest Stop 3, Cynthia’s Snow Cones (8:15am-12pm): https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1262367
Rest Stop 4, Aurora VFD (8:30am-3:30pm): https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1262368
Rest Stop 6, Goose Lake Campground (9:45am-2:30pm): https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1262371
Rest Stop 8, HJ MacDonald Middle School (7:30-10:30am): https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1262140

If you're unable to commit to an entire shift, we'd still love your help. We're happy to accommodate partial shifts, so please reach out and let me know what time you're available.

If you're not able to volunteer yourself, it would mean so much if you could share this opportunity with your friends, family, coworkers, and community networks. Every volunteer makes a difference and helps create an incredible experience for our participants.

09/14/2026

Neuse River Senior Games 2026 Fall Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser is now open for registration!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Neuse River Senior Games Fall Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser! Register in person or mail in your registration and payment! Registration will close on Monday, November 2nd. Anyone 50 and older are welcome to participate! For more more information and to see the registration form please visit the Craven County Recreation & Parks website under adult programs. Call 252-636-6606 with any questions. Hope to see you at the tournament!

09/09/2026

We are proud to announce the installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at Creekside Park as well as West Craven Park!

AEDs provide critical, lifesaving support during sudden cardiac arrest, and having them readily available in our parks can make a vital difference when every second counts.