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All Solid Waste sites will be closed on Saturday, January 31, 2026 due to inclement weather.
The playground at Anderson Creek County Park will be closed for the installation of a new playground beginning December 1, 2025. We will advise when the new playground has been fully installed.
The public voting survey for the new Anderson Creek Park Playground is LIVE through Sun, Feb 8. Click here for info on how to review the designs and cast your vote!
Friday Night Kickback at Benhaven Community Center & Gym will not be held from Fri, Jan 30 through Fri, Feb 27 due to scheduled events and Early Voting.

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Parks & Recreation   Community Recreation Resources

Community Recreation Resources

Adaptive Recreation

• Special Olympics Harnett County

Seniors Recreation

• Mid-Carolina Senior Games

Local Nature Trails & Activities

• Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail
• Raven Rock State Park
• Cape Fear River Adventures

Local Golf Courses

• Anderson Creek Golf Club
• Carolina Lakes Golf Club
• Chicora Golf Club
• Keith Hills Golf Club

 

 

 

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More Related Links 

  • Neills Creek Park Master Plan
  • 2017 Master Plan
  • Town of Angier Parks & Recreation
  • City of Dunn Parks & Recreation
  • Town of Erwin Parks & Recreation
  • Town of Lillington Parks & Recreation
  • Western Harnett Youth Recreation
  • Harnett County Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenway Plan
  • Town of Coats Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

  • 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC 27546

  • 910-893-7518

  • Online Inquiry

The objective of the Harnett County Parks and Recreation Department is to provide with the assistance of volunteer community organizations, and other local, state, and federal agencies, a broad and comprehensive program of leisure recreational opportunities and facilities for all citizens regardless of age or disability within budgetary limitations.

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