Sunset Park

This 25 acre park is located off Sunset Avenue on Taylor Street and River Drive (1550 River Drive) beside the Tar River. Sunset Park is one of the crown jewels of the City's Parks and Recreation park system. It features lighted basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, boat ramp access to the Tar River, 18 hole disc golf course, Little league baseball/softball field, skate board park, 4 picnic shelters, playground, and a concession stand serving ice cream, snow cones and a variety of summer time refreshments.

The park also features an Amusement Center with a historic miniature train, antique carousel, spray play water park, and bug kiddie ride (for guest under 40" tall). The amusement center entrance is located inside the park concession stand. Admission to the Amusement Center is $5.00 per person. This fee is for EACH INDIVIDUAL who enters the amusement center and includes unlimited access to spray park, train, carousel and bug ride. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while inside the amusement center. Children 4 and under are admitted free.