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Greenfield Lake is a historic treasure located near downtown Wilmington. There is a 5 mile walking/biking path around the entire 90 acres of lake. Some of the other attractions at the lake include beautiful gradens, an amphitheatre, boat ramp, boat rental, and a skate park.

• Print a map of Greenfield Lake (PDF opens in new window)
• View an instructional guide to Greenfield Lake :includes sections on History, Safety, and environmental issues. (UNCW student project)
• Download a self-guided audio tour of Greenfield Lake :includes mp3 audio narration for your iPod, directions and interactive maps

Eco/History/Birding Tours

It's migratory waterfowl season at Greenfield Lake and Cape Fear River Watch is once again offering guided birding tours on the lake in our classic, restored electric launch. Visitors should look for the Wigeons, Gadwalls, Cormorants and Egrets that roost in and around the Bald Cypress that dominate the lake. Great Blue Herons, Anhingas, and more variety of duck than seem reasonable also call the waters of the lake their winter home. The Long Leaf Pine, Live Oak, Magnolia, Dogwood and other wetland forest trees surrounding the lake play host to many varieties of Warbler, Nuthatch, Flycatcher and Vireos.

The one and a half hour tours will be led by a CFRW tour guide and cost $15/person. Tours operate by special appointment.

Reservations are required. Call Scott at 910-762-5606 to make arrangements.


Year Round Boat Rentals

Paddleboats, Canoes and Kayaks (singles and doubles) are available for rent.

Boathouse Hours: :

7 Days a week: 11:00am - 6:00pm mid-march to mid-november.
Rest of the year 11:00am - 5:00pm weather permitting.
Cost: $10 per hour per boat.
Special: If you arrive at the boat house at 11am, you may choose to go out on a canoe from 11am-5pm for $30. Great for fishing! Bring a lunch! (but don't feed the wildlife)

The boathouse is located across from the abandoned Snack Shack near the tennis courts.
Please call 762-5606 for more details.


Directions

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From Downtown: Head south on 3rd St. Take a left on Willard St., then a right on 3rd St., this will lead you into the park.

From Carolina Beach Road (Hwy 421): Take Carolina Beach Rd. towards downtown. The right lane will turn into Burnett Blvd. as you get closer to downtown. Take the first right onto Willard St, then right onto 3rd St., this will lead you into the park.

Thank You For Your Support

Cape Fear River Watch, Inc. uses the proceeds from the boat concession to benefit programs that help us to carry out our mission to protect and improve the water quality of the lower Cape Fear River through education, advocacy, and action.

*Photos on this page by John Meyer