Lake Rim Park

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.

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

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 

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