2791 Streets Ferry Road, Vanceboro, NC 28586
West Craven Park was developed with assistance from a $500,000 State Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant and was dedicated on April 25, 2009. It is comprised of 90 acres and its sandy soil makes this park an attractive location for tournaments, since the quick drainage allows the athletic fields to be playable after a heavy rain. Also, it is located across the street from West Craven High School, making it a great addition for recreation opportunities to the citizens of western Craven County. The park will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk, with the park staying open longer for scheduled games and practices. Groups wishing to make reservations for the pickleball courts, tennis courts, or athletic fields are asked to call the Craven County Recreation & Parks Department at (252) 636-6606. If you would like more information to reserve the Bate Picnic Shelter, visit the Shelter Reservations page.
Featured below are a variety of recreational opportunities for people of all ages, including three youth baseball fields, one older youth/adult baseball/softball field, and 4 multipurpose fields primarily used for football, lacrosse and soccer. A playground designed for children ages 5-12 accompanies a picnic shelter. Towards the back of the park are 6 pickleball courts, 6 tennis courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, sand golf driving range, exercise equipment, and walking trail.
Baseball & Softball Fields
West Craven Park has three youth baseball fields and one older youth/adult baseball field. The three youth fields host the West Craven Tarheel Baseball League, Twin Rivers Little League, New Bern Sunday School League and various tournaments based on interest. The older youth field is for overflow practices, tournaments, and occasionally Craven Community College baseball games. All three youth fields have lights and we have plans to light the adult field in late 2025, early 2026.
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West Craven Park has four full-size football/soccer/lacrosse fields. These fields host practices and games for the West Craven Pop Warner League, New Bern Lacrosse Club and the Craven Jaguars. These fields also host games for the Cove City Cougars. The West Craven High School soccer program also uses these facilities for practices. Three of the four fields have lights.
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Amenities at West Craven Park include a picnic shelter, which sits adjacent to the playground. The shelter seats approximately 50 - 65 people, with 6 picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and water fountain.
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Tennis Courts
West Craven Park has six full-size tennis courts. These courts host practices and games for the West Craven High School Tennis Team. All six tennis courts have lights.
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