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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October 2024

Anderson Creek County Park

1491 Nursery Rd

Lillington, NC 27546

Park Hours of Operation:

November – March (during EST): 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
March (at beginning of DST) – May: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
June – July: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
August – November (until end of DST): 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY

*The playground at Anderson Creek County Park will be closed for the installation of a NEW PLAYGROUND beginning December 1, 2025*

01/30/26 Anderson Creek County Park Playground Update

The updated design options for the new Anderson Creek County Park playground have arrived, and we are now accepting public votes on your preferred choice through Sunday, February 8.

These playgrounds were designed after receiving public feedback that specifically called for elements that highlighted nature play and included more accessible features in the designs. Harnett County Parks & Recreation is also looking to incorporate nature "pocket-play" areas to spark imagination and creativity into whichever design is selected as the winner.

Before voting, please review the three design choices for the Anderson Creek Park Playground by visiting the link at:
👉https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NKONPwHuFyov3nPQTnMfMdk5y2_QiRKOmJnzG6wZ_HQ/edit?usp=sharing
Once you have reviewed the pictures at the link provided, please vote for your favorite by visiting the survey at:
👉 https://forms.office.com/g/hyDiQKj11W

Due to product availability, there may be very minor alterations to the final playground product once installed

Anderson Creek County Park is located in southwestern Harnett County and consists of 1014 acres between Nursery Rd and Powell Farm Rd. The park will be developed through phases into a multi-use facility that will offer a variety of activities and experiences for the local residents.

Phase 1 of the Anderson Creek Park construction has been completed and includes walking trails, picnic pavilion, interpretive signage, observation areas, restrooms, disc golf course, and a playground. Anderson Creek Park is also the host site for the Storytime in the Park Program and an Outdoor Library Box where patrons can take or donate books as they please.

Phase 2 of the Anderson Creek Park construction has been completed and includes mountain biking trails, interpretive signage, and additional parking.

When Fully Completed the park will also include:

• Equestrian Trails

• Interpretive Education Center and Gathering Area

• Additional Picnic Pavilions

• Additional Interpretive and Directional Signage

• Additional Observation Areas

• Passive/Nature Oriented Activities

• Out Parcel for Potential School Site

• Additional Playground Areas

Anderson Creek Park Rules

Storytime in the Park

Anderson Creek Park Disc Golf Course