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Water Access & Parks

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 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

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 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 275 cars
Picnic Pavilion
Restrooms
Showers

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.


Public Access 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
 
 


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


Vehicular Public Accesses

Beach driving is allowed during the period from September 15 through April 30.  Beach driving is not allowed, however, between the Thursday before Easter weekend and the Monday that occurs 8 days after Easter Sunday.  Permits must be obtained from Town Hall.  More beach driving information. 

Dog Leg Ramp

Located at the end of Connie Street, in the vicinity of the Eastern Ocean Regional Access near mile marker 15 1/2.  No parking is available.

Black Skimmer Road

Located at the end of Black Skimmer Drive, in the vicinity of mile marker 19 and Town Hall.

Doe Drive

Located on Ocean Drive near the end of Doe Drive and Sea Dunes Drive (off Coast Guard Road). 

The Point

The Point ramp located at the end of Inlet Drive at The Point is currently closed, but may be reopened later this fall.


Blue Heron Park

Located behind Town Hall, 7500 Emerald Drive, and adjacent to Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center.

Basketball Court
Bike Rack

Fossil Pit
Gazebo
Grill
Playground
Picnic Pavilion
2 Lighted Tennis Courts
Restrooms

Cedar Street Park

Located at the end of Cedar Street on the sound side.

Kayak & Windsurfing Access
Parking for 7 cars
Picnic Table
Pier
 


Emerald Isle Woods Park

41-Acre park located off of Coast Guard Road, turn right before reaching Deer Horn Dunes.

 
Floating Dock
4 Grills

Handicapped Accessible
NC Birding Trail
 
Picnic Pavilion
Pier
Restrooms
Walking & Hiking Trails


Merchants Park

Located at 8401 Emerald Drive.

Gravel Parking Lot
Picnic Pavilion
Restrooms
Bike Rack
Recycling Receptacles for Public Use


Ocean Oaks Park

Located just off Coast Guard Road at the intersection of Pinewood Place and Ocean Oaks Drive in the Ocean Oaks subdivision.  No parking.

 
Playground
 
Bike Rack
 


Park Street

Located across the street from the Eastern Ocean Regional Access.

Kayak Launch
No Parking


Station Street Park

Located at 11001 Coast Guard Road, near "the point."

 

 

Beach Access Short
     1/4 Mile Walk
Beautiful Shade Tree
Bike Rack
 
Parking for 16 Cars
Picnic Table
 
 
 


Third Street Park

Located on Ocean Drive and accessible from First and Fifth Street.

Parking for 12 cars
Observation Deck
Beach Access


Emerald Isle's Bike Path

Runs along the south side of the NC 58 right-of-way from Coast Guard Road east to Black Skimmer Drive.

 
  2 Miles Long
10 Feet Wide
 
Recreational Opportunity
 
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Emerald Isle, North Carolina ~ Incorporated July 1957
7500 Emerald Drive. Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Phone (252) 354-3424, Fax (252) 354-5068