Lake Rim Park

Lake Rim Park sign

Whether you want to take a stroll on the one-mile border trail through the wetlands to Bones Creek, play a game of soccer with friends or have a family picnic, Lake Rim Park offers something for everyone. An assortment of outdoor amenities, including picnic areas, horseshoe pits, walking trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, athletic fields, natural areas and children’s playgrounds are here for you to enjoy. The park features a permanently installed Storywalk®, a partnership with the Cumberland County Public Library, to bring walkable books to young readers. All facilities are open to the public on a first come, first serve basis unless they are reserved. To find out how you can reserve a picnic shelter or athletic field for your special event contact the park office. Well-behaved, furry family members are welcome to enjoy a walk around the park too, but they must be on a leash and under your control at all times. Thank you for cleaning up after your pets.

You must pre-register for all programs. Register early; space is limited in most classes. Please contact the park office if you would like to receive a copy of our monthly newsletter with updated program information or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fcprnature.

For more information about the new Lake Rim Aquatics Center and summer swim programs visit the aquatics page.


Park Map

park map of Lake Rim Park

Download a PDF of the Lake Rim Park Map(PDF, 1MB)



Educator and Group Services

Educational Group Field Trips

Are you looking for an interesting field trip for your school, church, civic or scout group? A variety of ranger-guided environmental and local history programs can be taught at Lake Rim Park. Popular subjects include: animal adaptations, beaver ecology, plants, tree identification, rocks and minerals, fossils, insects, the naval stores industry, and Native American cultures or choose from the programs offered below. Nature hikes and custom programs are available and programs can be correlated to DOD and North Carolina’s Essential Standards for Science. Picnic shelters can be reserved for lunch. Programs are offered by appointment only, call to schedule.
Group size limited to 80 participants.
Free

Outreach Programs

A ranger can come to your location and lead a nature program for your class on a variety of topics. Reservation in advance required, please call for more information.
$25/program in county; fee waived for Cumberland County Public Schools, Fort Bragg Schools and affiliates; $50/program out of county within 25 miles.


Park Programs

Wreath Decoration Hike

Join us at Lake Rim Park for a short hike around the trail as we enjoy some hot cocoa and get inspired to decorate a vine wreath. Registration deadline 48 hours in advance.
All ages; Tues., Dec. 12; 4-6 pm; $5/wreath

Ornament Decoration and Walk

Join us at Lake Rim Park for a short walk around the trail as we enjoy some hot cocoa and decorate some ornaments. Registration deadline 48 hours in advance.
All ages; Tues.; Dec. 2, Dec. 16; 2-4 pm; $5/Crafts

Snowman Race Car

Come out with your family for a day of crafting and thrills. Create your own snowman racer and compete to see who wins. Registration deadline 48 hours in advance.
All ages; Mon., Dec. 22; 11 am-1 pm; $5/Crafts

Story Time

You and your child are invited to Lake Rim Park for an interactive story time with the Cumberland County Public Library. The story will be followed by themed crafts and activities.
6-under yrs w/adult; Mon., Jan. 5; 1-2 pm; Free: Nature

Senior Sip and Stroll

Warm your hands with a cup of coffee and a stroll around the park to see early signs of spring. Registration deadline 48 hours in advance.
55+ yrs; Thurs.; Jan. 8 and Feb. 26; 9-10 am; Free


Outdoor Recreation

Basic Archery 

This class is designed to introduce the sport of archery to beginners. Participants will use compound bows as they learn the basics. We will teach safety, proper stance, and correct technique. You will be hitting the bull’s eye in no time! Adults welcome too. Call or register online, space is limited.  Registration deadline 48 hours in advance.
8+; Fri., Nov. 21; 1-3 pm; Fri., Feb. 13; noon-2 pm; $5/participant residents; $10/participant non-residents 

 


Special Events

Park Chats at Lake Rim Park

This lecture series will focus on a new topic each month. Program is held at the Lake Rim Park. Please call Lake Rim Park (910-433-1018) to register. Registration deadline is 48 hours in advance.
All ages; Mon.; 1-2 pm; Free
Nov. 17: Leave no trace: Responsible recreation
Dec. 15: Holly days
Jan. 19: Surviving elements: Wilderness first aid
Feb. 16: Spring babies and buds

Legends and Lore Trail Walk

Take a walk along the trails and learn about various local NC legends.
All ages; Mon.-Fri., Oct. 27-Oct. 31; 10 am-4 pm; Free

Thankfulness Tree

Come into the Lake Rim Park office to pick a leave for you to add something you are thankful for and add to the growing tree. 
All ages; Mon.-Fri.; Month of Nov.; 10 am-4 pm; Free


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Location

2214 Tar Kiln Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304  View Map

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