It’s mystical, it’s enchanting, it’s Greenfield Lake. When you wonder what you should do on a beautiful sunny day in Wilmington, (if you are not at the beach that is!) take a stroll in the Greenfield Lake park. The Greenfield park has a 5 mile walking trail that goes around a small serine little lake, surrounded by beautiful old Cypress trees, dangling Spanish moss, peaceful birds, and curious turtles poking their heads out of the lake to check out the
surroundings. The lake is man made and was created in the 1930’s on the old Greenfield property. It is located in downtown Wilmington on 3rd Street right before it turns into Carolina Beach Road.
There is a calming little waterfall that you can fish off of, you see many locals taking advantage of this. I have heard people catching 4 pound largemouths bass, bullheads, catfish, bluegills and more. For more info on the fishing at Greenfield Lake check out their website.
Another activity to enjoy on the lake is the paddle boat rentals where you can paddle around and enjoy viewing the aqua and wild life maybe even do a little fishing, careful not to stick your hand in the water though you might be nipped by the hungry gator that lives below.
Greenfield Lake is not only a great place to enjoy a beautiful day is has also become a very popular wedding venue here in town. I have seen some beautiful weddings set up under the enchanting cypress tress with crisp white tents and twinkling white lights. It really makes for a unique alterative to the same ole venues in town.
The lake also offers a skate park called “the Grind at Greenfield Lake” if you are feeling adventurous. While you are enjoying all the benefits this lake has to offer don’t forget to check out the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater which house many great shows and concerts. The Amphitheater is located at 1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington NC 28401. Here is a list of their upcoming concerts and events:
The Gourds-5/5/12, Taj Mahal Trio-5/11/12, Todd Snider-5/26/12
G. Love and the Special Sauce-6/23/12, Leftover Salmon-7/25/12
For more info about these shows check click here.
-Carly Gravely