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Emerald Isle's public accesses and
parks have a wealth of amenities. From picnic pavilions and kayak launches
to volleyball courts and playgrounds, our park system offers numerous
opportunities for your family to re-create
yourselves!
Emerald Isle's public accesses and
parks are maintained by the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Department.
 Reservations
for the parks are not required; first come first serve only. All Public
Water Accesses are governed by the ordinances and general safety
precautions you see here. All
park hours are sunrise to sunset. Overnight parking is prohibited.
Alcohol is prohibited in all town parks. Please fill in holes dug on
beach. Sea turtles become trapped and emergency responders are hindered.
Questions/Comments:
Alesia Sanderson
7500 Emerald Drive
252.354.6350
asanderson@emeraldisle-nc.org
Browse through our list of public accesses and parks below:
Western Ocean
Regional Access - WORA
Located at 9003 Louise Avenue, 0.4 miles from the B. Cameron Langston
Bridge, off Islander Drive and beside Queen's Court Condominiums. Home of
Emerald Isle's Summer Concert Series, the Beach Jive After 5.
 Bike Rack
Beach Access Handicapped
Parking for 168 cars
Picnic Pavilion
Restrooms
Showers
2 Volleyball Courts
Grills
Seasonal Lifeguards
Oyster Shell
Recycling Bins
Lifeguards are on
duty from 10am to 5:30pm April through September at the Western Ocean Regional
Access (WORA).
There is a $10 fee charged for parking at the Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA)
on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the time period from April 1 through September
30 between the hours of 7am - 4pm.
Reservations are not accepted.
First come first serve.
Handicapped Accessible Ramp and Observation Deck at
 WORA
Beach Wheel Chairs for physically challenged individuals are available
for check out on a daily basis from Emerald Isle Fire Station #1 from 8am-5pm, 7
days a week. Reservations are not accepted; chairs are to be obtained in
person. Emerald Isle Fire Station #1 is located at 7508 Emerald Drive.
Eastern Ocean
Regional Access - EORA
Located at 2701 Emerald Drive, 6.4 miles from the B. Cameron Langston Bridge, between Pier Point and
Ocean Reef condominiums at 2701 Emerald Drive.
Beach Access
Handicapped Accessible
Parking for 167 cars
Picnic Pavilion
Restrooms
Showers
Grills
Seasonal Lifeguards
Lifeguards are on
duty from 10am to 5:30pm April through September at the Eastern Ocean Regional
Access (EORA).
There is a $10 fee charged for parking at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access (EORA)
on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the time period from April 1 through September
30 between the hours of 7am - 4pm.
Reservations are not accepted.
Handicapped Accessible Ramp and Observation Deck at
EORA
Beach Wheel Chairs for physically challenged individuals are available
for check out from Emerald Isle Fire Station #1 from 8am-5pm, 7 days a week.
Reservations are not accepted; chairs are to be obtained in person.
Emerald Isle Fire Station #1 is located at 7508 Emerald Drive.
 NC Wildlife Resources Commission Boat
Launching Facility Emerald Isle
The facility is located on Bogue Sound at 6800 Emerald Drive near mile marker 18
on NC 58 (adjacent to Chapel By The Sea). The facility includes 4
launching ramps and parking for 112 vehicle / trailer combinations, and a
separate parking lot with 18 single vehicle spaces. The new facility is
managed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and is open 24/7/365.
There is no fee to launch a boat.
Four Launching
Ramps
Parking for 112
Vehicle / Trailer Combinations
View the Site Plan for the new Public Boat Launching Facility in Emerald
Isle.
(Please note that the pier to the sound, the playground,
and picnic shelter that are depicted are for future phases)
View Official Marked Boat Route from New Public Boat Launching Facility to
AIWW
Oceanside Public Accesses with Wooden Walkways
Public Water Accesses with wooden walkways located at the end or in the vicinity
of the following streets. Street names are listed traveling from East
(Atlantic Beach) to West (B. Cameron Langston Bridge) on the island.
1st
3rd
5th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
13th
14th
15th
18th
19th
20th
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
25th
Ocean Reef
Gregg Street
Tammy Street
Hubert Street
Georgia Street
Howe Street
Alex Court
Bryan Street
Edna Street
Elizabeth Street |
Cedar Tree Lane
Hurst Road
Beachview
Sea Crest
Whitewater
Ebb Tide Drive
Scotch Bonnet Drive
Santa Maria Drive
Nina Drive
Bluewater Drive
Craig Drive
Tracy Drive
James Drive
Lee Avenue
Eagles Nest Road
Sea Gull Road
East Seaview
Myrtle
Mangrove
Shorerush
Ocean Crest
Janell Lane
Fawn Drive
Deer Horn Drive
Doe Drive
Sea Dunes Drive
Conch Court
Ocean Oaks
Page Place/Randy's Way
(Handicap Access)
Wyndtree
Channel Drive
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Oceanside Public Accesses with Sand Pathways
Public Water Accesses with sand pathways located at
the end or in the vicinity of the following streets. Street names are
listed traveling from East (Atlantic Beach) to West (B. Cameron Langston
Bridge).
2nd
6th
16th
17th
East Ramp - Dog Leg Ramp
Clark Road
5713 Ocean Drive |
West Landing
Rip Tide Court
East Landing Drive
Pinta Drive
Indigo Drive
Purdie Drive
Black Skimmer
Yaupon
Shell |
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