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Belville Riverwalk

Belville Riverwalk - Parks and Recreation

The Town of Belville has embarked on a multi-phase project to create one of the largest environmentally friendly, historical, recreational and teaching facilities on the entire Eastern Seaboard. The Riverwalk Park is located opposite the Western banks of Eagles Island on the Brunswick River off SR133 in Belville NC. Upon completion the envisioned facility will consist of more than four miles of water frontage and encompass more than 150 acres. Phase one of this project will be completed by October of 2015 and will consist of a 28 acre park complete with 125′ fishing pier, an 860SF educational pavilion (funded by a grant from Duke Energy), an 1800SF overwater observation deck, a 730′ long over-marsh waterfront boardwalk and almost 2/3 of a mile woodland walking trail. Phase two will expand the boardwalks and walking trails to reach the 74/76 connector across Eagles Island. Geotechnical and Environmental surveys are being initiated for this phase which we hope to complete by 2018. Phase three will connect the Battleship North Carolina and the Belville Riverwalk via a bicycle and pedestrian boardwalk constructed across Eagles Island. The Town plans to conserve this portion of Eagles Island as “an educational and environmental preserve in perpetuity”. This phase is currently in the conceptual planning and design stage.

The Town is committed to preserving our precious natural resources while at the same time enhancing the publics’ opportunity to enjoy, and to be educated about, them. A key function of this park is to incorporate and accommodate the NC K-12 Science Core Curricula via live interaction with the environment as opposed to classroom based textbook study. The Duke Energy Education Pavilion has been designed to satisfy just such a need. Classes held within the pavilions surrounding wetlands and riverfront will be broadcast live via WiFi and Skype over the Brunswick County Wideband Network enabling live interaction by all 12,200 students within the school system.

Eagles Islands history as a major naval stores producer; as home to numerous rice plantations; its history as a shipbuilding facility during WW2; its housing over 460 ships as part of the Ready Reserve Fleet during the 50’s-70’s; its current rejuvenation as home to the Battleship North Carolina and the rich heritage of its marshlands as a critical component of the ecological engine supporting flora, fauna and avian wildlife, will all be stressed.

The Town of Belville believes this commitment will not only serve as an economic engine for the entire Cape Fear Region, but will enhance the quality of life for both mankind and natures benefit for generations yet to come.

movie night

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Beetlejuice movie

We will be showing:

Beetlejuice (the movie begins at dusk)

Featuring:

Snowie of the Carolinas (popcorn) and Trolly Stop (hot dogs)

Free to the public | Please practice social distancing

THE DRAGONFLY SANCTUARY

The Belville Parks and Recreation Board presented an eco-friendly solution to mitigate mosquitoes and presented their ‘Dragonfly Project: Resting on the Riverwalk,’ to the Board of Commissioners. The project which included creating a dragonfly pond and habitat, was approved by the Belville Board of Commissioners and the Commissioners adopted a Resolution Designating the Dragonfly as the official Town Insect. The dragonflies will not only beautify the park, but help significantly reduce the number of mosquitoes.

RIVERWALK PLAYGROUND

Enjoy a walk along the river and finish up with playtime for the kids at our riverwalk playground.
Due to Covid-19 the playground is sanitized daily with chlorine bleach solution. Citizens may use the playground at their own risk.
Nature Trail and Education Pavilion
the duke Education Pavilion is open by reservation only, with limited capacity DUE TO COVID-19
Veterans Memorial

You still have an opportunity to take part in the Belville Riverwalk veterans memorial by purchasing a brick for a veteran for just $50.  These memorial bricks will be installed permanently in the apron in front of the boulder.  Buying a brick is the one gift that truly keeps on giving. There is no better way to honor a veteran or service member than by this recognition.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Buy a Brick Fundraiser

A single 4\"x8\" brick can be laser engraved in black, with your choice of wording and clipart. Bricks will have 3 lines of text and a maximum of 15 spaces with clipart and 20 spaces without clipart. You can also order a mini 4x4 replica tile of your brick for only $20 with your order. It may take time to collect enough orders before being submitted. We will notify you when your brick is installed on site. Please contact Town Hall at (910)371-2456 to place your order, as we currently have a waiting list for orders.

Meet our Parks and Recreation Board

The Belville Parks and Recreation Board will conduct its regular meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. The meetings will take place in the Commissioners' Chambers at Town Hall, which is located at 63 River Road, Belville, NC 28451.

parks and recreation board MEMBERS

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Vince Matthews
Chairman

Term: 2 years

Expires: 2024

Jim_McKee
Jim McKee
Member

Term:
Expires: Alternate

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Brenda Hewlett
Secretary

Term:
Expires: Alternate

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Lynn Gavin
Vice-Chairman

Term: 2 years
Expires: 2024

cindyruggiero
Cindy Ruggiero

Term: 2 years
Expires: April 2025

Mark Wilde Ramsing
Mark W. Ramsing
Member

Term: 2 years
Expires: August 2026