Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources facilities are open to the public. All parks are open from sunrise to sunset. Smoking is not allowed on any Town property.
See below for details about our facilities.
Founders Park opened on Founders Day 2004 and is the Town's first park. Located at 113 Town Hall Drive, the park is nearly eight acres and includes a playground, gazebo, stage, picnic tables, benches, open green spaces, and a 0.6-mile paved multi-use path. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Founders Park is currently undergoing renovations to add a splash pad, amphitheater, restrooms, playground, and veterans memorial. Construction began in late 2023. View the project status.
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General Information
This facility houses staff for the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources department and provides a variety of recreational programming for the Leland community. The LCAC also functions as a hub for the arts in Brunswick County and surrounding areas. Programs offered include a multitude of art forms including pottery, theater, painting, jewelry making, literary arts, as well as health/wellness, environmental education, and community enrichment. The LCAC includes a gallery, pottery studios, multipurpose room, painting and drawing studio, dance studio, mixed media studio, and a performing arts space capable of hosting community theater productions, musical performances, and events.
The LCAC is accessible to individuals of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and economic statuses and welcomes all to share their talents and learn new skills. Participants have the opportunity to learn in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Rental Information
The LCAC is an exciting and unique facility equipped to accommodate many occasions. Our facility is the perfect venue for weddings, receptions, private parties, and small performances, as well as corporate and nonprofit events or meetings.
When you enter, you will find our Gallery space, which is ideal for a central gathering place for a larger event. For clients hosting multimedia presentations, the Multipurpose Room is equipped with projection capabilities as well as an in-house professional sound system. Additionally, there is a catering kitchen with equipment to meet most needs. The set-up and breakdown of chairs and tables is included in your rental (for indoor purposes only). For more information, please read the LCAC rental guides below.
Please note that reservations are accepted on a six month rolling basis.
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Westgate Park can be found off Westgate Drive, behind the commercial area on the south side of U.S. 17. This park offers 0.3 miles of 10-foot-wide paved and elevated boardwalk trails, two age-appropriate and nature-themed play structures, picnic area, an event lawn, parking, and an outdoor classroom that offers opportunities to learn about Leland’s wetlands and ecosystems. Along the trail are fact sheets about wildlife and plants that are part of the area.
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General Information
Cypress Cove Park is made up of 27 acres of wetlands donated to the Town in 2005 from Kirby Sullivan, and 1.2 acres of uplands acquired with a 2007 Coastal Waterfront Access Grant from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. Formerly named Sturgeon Creek Park and located at 844 Appleton Way, the park is the first water access site for Leland. The access is designed for people to launch kayaks, canoes, and small Jon boats. The park features a canoe/kayak launch, floating dock, fixed deck overlook, fire pit, parking lot, and other amenities.
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The Leland Disc Golf Park, located at 893 Village Road, has been one of the most requested parks and recreation amenities by the community. At just over 13 acres, the site hosts a 12-hole course that is a combination of open land and wooded area adjacent to Sturgeon Creek. It totals more than 2,900 feet in distance and features 11 par-3 holes and one par-4 hole. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
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The Leland Community Garden, located at 102 Town Hall Drive beside Founders Park, gives residents the opportunity to grow their own food in a supportive, communal environment. Individual plots are available for rent ($5 per growing season or $10 per year). Water is available on site at no charge. Please call (910) 385-9891 to inquire about plot availability.
Community Garden Rules and Regulations
*Currently unavailable due to Town Hall Expansion Construction. Please check back for updates.
Sturgeon Creek Park
S Navassa Road Leland, NC 28451
The currently undeveloped Sturgeon Creek Park is intended to serve as Leland’s second water access park. With more than 78 acres, this park has the potential to become a destination facility both locally and regionally for sportsmen and water lovers wishing to gain access to Sturgeon Creek and the Brunswick River.
Sitting on Sturgeon Creek, the focus for this facility will be boating access from a potential N.C. Fish and Wildlife boat ramp as well as environmental education, preservation, and nature based activities. A small nature center for education and reservations is also planned for the site. Town Council adopted the Sturgeon Creek Master Plan in February 2020. Next steps for the project will be to move forward with engineering when additional funding is available.
Loblolly Park
Kay Todd Road Leland, NC 28451
At just over 32 acres, this future park site is a long and narrow track of land on Kay Todd Road in Brunswick Forest. Additional study of the land will be needed before its long term development can be considered. There are no immediate plans for this site.
Sweetbay Park
8650 Trade Street Leland, NC 28451
At approximately 11 acres, this future park site sits adjacent to I-140 and the Windsor Park Subdivision. Additional study of the land will be needed before its long term development can be considered. There are no immediate plans for this site.
Leland Greenway
This project envisions a multi-use path connecting Westgate Nature Park (owned and operated by the Town of Leland) to Brunswick Nature Park, (owned and operated by Brunswick County). This linear park is in the concept stage.