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J. BAYARD CLARK PARK & NATURE CENTER

(5.0 Score)
631 Sherman Drive,
Fayetteville, NC 28301 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓Camping ✓Animal Feedings ✓Bark Ranger Program ✓Nature Storytime ✓Park Ranger Chats ✓Basic Archery ✓Guided Hikes ✓Nature Journal Walks ✓Edible and Medicinal Plants Programs ✓Bike Hikes ✓Moth Night Programs ✓Fungi Programs ✓Nature Center Tours ✓School Field Trips ✓Group Field Trips ✓Pre-K Growing Up Wild Field Trips ✓Outreach Programs ✓Adult Garden Club Programs ✓Nature Hikes ✓Picnic Areas

"J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center is dedicated to environmental preservation and educating the public about nature. This large park features a nature center with turtles, fish, snakes, and trails. Visitors can enjoy their picnic while exploring the forests and the highest mountain waterfalls to the east. The nature center maintains clean and neat surroundings. The nature center also offers nature and recreation programming for educators, groups, individuals, and families. J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center also includes a museum that features exhibits and free viewing of live animals. Moreover, the park is pet-friendly and provides facilities like picnic tables, a camping area, and restrooms.

2026 Highlights: J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center offers the Bark Ranger Program, where visitors can bring their dogs, pick up a Bark Ranger pamphlet at the Nature Center, and enjoy a walk on the park's trails."

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Camping Prices
Family Individual Camping(Per Day): $10
Groups (Up To 25 People): $25
Additional Group Members (Over 25): $1

Contact:

(910) 433-1579

Mon-Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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LAKE RIM PARK

(4.9 Score)
2214 Tar Kiln Drive,
Fayetteville, NC 28304 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

✓Kayak Tours ✓Summer Camps ✓Outreach Programs ✓Educational Group Field Trips ✓Native American Themed Garden ✓Walking Trails ✓Fishing ✓Picnic Areas ✓Children's Playgrounds ✓Athletic Fields ✓Sand Volleyball Courts ✓Tennis Courts ✓Horseshoe Pits ✓Nature Programs ✓Special Events ✓Scavenger Hunt at the Playgrounds

"Lake Rim Park provides a variety of programming options from nature to outdoor activity talks and history talks. It holds summer camps, where outdoor adventure is the priority. Tourists can enjoy walking around the park, but they must be on a leash and under your supervision. The park has several outdoor facilities include areas for picnics and horseshoe pits. Take a walk through the wetlands on the one-mile boundary path to the bone creek, play a football party with friends, or have a family gathering.

2026 Highlights: Lake Rim Park features a permanently installed StoryWalk, created in partnership with the Cumberland County Public Library, allowing visitors to enjoy walkable books along the trail."

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Outreach Programs
In-County (Per Program): $25
Out-Of-County (Within 25 Miles): $50

Contact:

(910) 433-1018

Mon - Sun 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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CAPE FEAR RIVER TRAIL

(4.9 Score)
511 Sherman Drive,
Fayetteville, NC 28301 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓Walking ✓Jogging ✓Bicycling ✓Hiking ✓Mountain Biking ✓Wildlife Viewing ✓Bird Watching ✓Boardwalk Access ✓Covered Bridge Access ✓Interpretive Nature Signs ✓Greenway Trail Access ✓Playground ✓Restrooms ✓Parking

“Cape Fear River Trail has a 10-foot wide maintained path for walking, jogging, and cycling. Along the trail, over 1,000 feet of boardwalk runs through the marsh and wetlands. This is an excellent place to enjoy with family and friends. This nature park is home to 150 species of birds and 700 species of plants and trees. Cape Fear River Trail also ensures a unique combination of hardwood trees that can be found in the River Trail forest. Visitors can see frogs, lizards, turtles, and the occasional deer in this area. Cape Fear River Trail winds for over 7 miles through a beautiful blend of trees, plants, and wildlife with spectacular views of the river.”

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Contact:

(910) 433-1547

Mon-Sun: 8am - 7:45pm

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J. BAYARD CLARK PARK & NATURE CENTER REVIEWS

As I was walking down the trail, to my surprise, I found a nature center that caught my eye. The amount of info and exhibits they had with the Flora and animals that were prehistoric and current wildlife in North Carolina was really educational and fascinating. They also had exhibits for rocks and gems in the area and lots of animals and insect to check out. It's also great for the kids!.

We stopped by on this place last Sunday from Church and this place is so beautiful. If you look for nature therapy, this is the place for you. I see people walking, running, hiking and biking early in the morning. I'll definitely try to do some walking one of this day.

Large wonderful park. Very much mixed use in something for everybody. Jungle gyms swings trails even interactive exhibits for kids. I found this place and look forward to coming back.

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LAKE RIM PARK REVIEWS

Lake Rim Park is not anything fancy, but it serves its purpose. The park has a trail that goes all around the outside that is good for casual exercising. The park also has multiple playgrounds, baseball, and softball diamonds, as well as a larger field for football and soccer. I have never been to the pavilion, but the park also has one of those. There's plenty of parking scattered throughout the park so you can always park near your destination.

I love running and walking in the park. Enjoy the trees which provide shade for running. I would like to see more swings and jungle gym equipment upgraded for all ages for the children.

Great photo location! We love taking the kids walking on the trail. Plenty of space for all kids to play, including the playground. Great for bike riding, running, or just wanting to take a stroll.

CAPE FEAR RIVER TRAIL REVIEWS

Large parking lot to access Cape Fear River Trail and Clark Park nature center. We biked the paved path. Option to take moutain biking trails. The paved trail is tree lined and goes through a covered bridge. Moderate hills.

Amazing park, the kids absolutely loved it! Great playground, paved walking trail, and the nature center was awesome!!!! They have live animals and tons of animal skeletons amd bones, a learning center, and nice restrooms.

Beautiful trail. Loved the sceneries and it's paved. They have a nice welcome center and it has small animals.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

J. BAYARD CLARK PARK & NATURE CENTER Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Contact Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LAKE RIM PARK Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Pricing: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CAPE FEAR RIVER TRAIL Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Contact Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10