Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle Woods Park is located along Coast Guard Road. The sound side park is 41-acres and features walking trails, natural birding trails and boardwalk access to Bogue Sound with a floating dock and kayak launch. The park is dog-friendly; just make sure to bring a leash.

The Emerald Isle Woods Park trail is rated easy to moderate with some inclines and declines. Currently, a half mile is open to the public to explore, with additional nature trails in the planning stage. Bring your camera as you may see white-tailed deer, osprey, egrets, wading birds, woodpeckers and other shore birds.

Park Amenities

The park provides the following amenities:

• Floating Dock
• 4 Grills
• Handicapped Accessible
• Picnic Pavilion
• Pier
• Restrooms
• NC Birding Trail
• Walking & Hiking Trails
• Disc Golf Course

Disc Golf Course

Bring your discs and play a round at the enchanting 9-hole disc golf course that meanders through the natural maritime forest and ends near the Bogue Sound shoreline.

Note: Disc Golf sets are available to check out at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center during normal operating hours. The sets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All you need to do is provide is a copy of driver’s license and contact phone number as your deposit.

Visitor Information

Park Hours:
Open Sunday through Saturday 6am – 9pm

Directions:
Take NC 58 into Emerald Isle and take the 1st right onto Coast Guard Rd. Go 1/4 mile and Emerald Isle Woods Park is on your right.