Goldsboro City Parks
Berkeley Memorial Park, Cashwell Dr.
North End Community Park, Neil St.
South End Neighborhood Park, Slocumb St.
Fairview Park, E. Edgerton St.
Henry C. Mitchell Park, Whitfield Dr.
Herman Park, Herman St.
H.V. Brown Park, H.V. Brown Ln.
Mina Weil Park, Herring St.
Peacock Park, Herring St.
Quail Park, Quail Dr.
Stoney Creek Park, Stoney Creek Ln.
Washington Park, McDaniel Ave.

(919) 739-7480
www.ci.goldsboro.nc.us/rec_parks.html

Herman Park
Goldsboro’s oldest and most popular park is in the center of town on Park Avenue. The park was donated to the City in 1890 by Solomon and Henry Weil in memory of their brother, Herman. The family also built a latticed pavilion, or park house, which is one of the few nineteenth century park houses surviving in the state. In 1916, a bronze fountain sculpted by Danish artist Bertel Thorwaldsen was added. The City raised approximately $50,000 in 2003 to replicate the now named “Lady in the Park.” The original statue is housed in the Wayne County Museum.

Herman Park’s facilities include 10 lighted tennis courts, three picnic shelters, the historic park house and fountain, a gazebo, a goldfish pond, a children’s playground and a miniature train. Operated by the Goldsboro Kiwanis Club, the miniature train celebrated its 50th year of operation in 2005. Visitors can enjoy a train ride on weekends from 1 - 5 p.m., April through September. Herman Park is open year-round until 11:00 p.m. (919) 739-7480  www.ci.goldsboro.nc.us/rec_parks.html

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
The cliffs, towering 90 feet above the Neuse River, show the magnificently chiseled results of the mighty force or erosion. The multicolored cliff face reveals layers of sand, clay, seashells, shale, and gravel. The cliffs were formed when a fault in the earth’s crust shifted millions of years ago. The Neuse River followed this fault line, cutting its course over time through layers of sediment deposited by shallow seas that once covered the coastal plain. A portion of the Neuse took a bend against its bank and resulted in the erosion action that eventually carved the Cliffs of the Neuse.

Now a newly approved site on the NC Birding Trail, this North Carolina State Park offers hiking trails, paddling, picnicking, and river fishing. Organized group camping (reservations required), seasonal family camping, and a seasonal swimming lake are available for a modest fee. The museum is open daily from March 15th until November 30th and on weekends during the winter months.

Guided tours with advance registration Vending machines/concessions – Seasonal Picnic area Restrooms Pets allowed – 6 ft. leash required Senior citizen discount for camping available upon request Motorcoach parking Swimming  Site on the NC Birding Trail at  www.ncbirdingtrail.org 345-A park Entrance Rd. Seven Springs, NC 28578 (919) 778-6234 / (919) 778-7447 fax http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ncparks November–February, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; March-October, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. April, May & September, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; June-August, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.