Recreation Info

This coastal town offers hundreds of recreational activities. You can play a round of golf, go sailing, fishing, surfing, scuba diving, play in youth and adult sports leagues, take shag lessons, take yoga classes on the beach, get involved in the arts community and much more. Wilmington’s weather lets us enjoy outdoor activities all year long.

Golf

Wilmington is a great place to live and an even greater place to play golf year round. Whether you are interested in living in a golf course community or just wanting to play a round, we have a dynamic selection of courses for you to choose from. Some of the major reasons people flock to this coastal town to play golf include it’s rich history, unique courses and designers and not to mention the climate and location.

Golf in Wilmington dates back to 1896 with the establishment of the private, Cape Fear Country Club. By 1897 the club offered a 7-hole layout that included the incorporation of Confederate earthworks used during the Civil War just 35 years earlier. The club was able to maintain a 9-hole course until 1910. Today’s course was laid out in 1924. Many local enthusiast’s, compare Cape Fear Country Club to Augusta National because of the immaculate condition and the thousands of azaleas that line each fairway. During the 1950’ and 60’s it played host to the Azalea Open Invitational, a PGA Tour event that included the 1957 champion, Arnold Palmer.

With more than twenty area courses of it’s own and the proximity to other famous golf communities along with its rich history and moderate climate should make Wilmington the perfect hub for any golfer.

Boating and Fishing

Weather permitting, recreational fishing is considered a year round activity here, but peaks during the spring and fall months. Ocean temperatures ranging from the 70s in the Gulf Stream to the 50s near shore in the colder months set up conditions for king mackerel, sea bass, and tuna to be caught in the ocean. During the spring, summer and fall months, sheepshead, spot, tarpon, red drum, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, whiting, trout, flounder, amberjack, striped bass, croaker, white marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, shark, wahoo, and dolphin can be reeled in as well.

To help promote the recreational fishing industry, artificial reefs that provide habitat for sea life have been created. The Division of Marine Fisheries has allowed for the use of old ships, railroad cars, bridge rubble, and concrete as construction materials for the artificial habitats. GPS coordinates are available to all fisherman and can be found on charts that will help lead them to their favorite fishing hole.

Parks

Wilmington and the other communities in New Hanover County, the smallest county in the state, provide more than 75 public parks to it’s residents and guests. Whether you are looking for your neighborhood park, beautiful gardens, bike or hiking trails, playgrounds, athletic facilities, fishing, camping, horseback riding, disc golf or simply relaxing on a park bench, you are sure to find it.

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