Soundside Park
Description
Soundside Park serves as Surf City's premier waterfront recreation destination with spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Surf City Bridge. The park features a pirate ship-themed playground with modern equipment, extensive boardwalks extending over scenic marshlands, and an amphitheater for community events. Families can enjoy fishing from the pier and docks, picnicking in covered shelters, and launching boats at the public boat ramp. The park's lengthy boardwalk system provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing including egrets, ducks, and marine life. Throughout the year, the park hosts Movies in the Park, Sip Shop & Stroll events, and seasonal festivals that bring the community together in this beautiful waterfront setting.
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Upcoming Events
Movie in the Park: Elf
Nov 20Enjoy an outdoor showing of Elf with the family at Soundside Park. The free event is listed from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with the movie beginning at sundown. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the evening.
Sounds of the Season – Holiday Market
Nov 21Join Surf City for a holiday market by the sound at Soundside Park. Shop local vendors and get a head start on holiday gifts with the whole family before the Tree Lighting at 4 PM the same day. Come browse, stroll the park, and soak up early holiday cheer together.
Surf City Tree Lighting
Nov 21Gather at Soundside Park for Surf City’s Tree Lighting on November 21. The event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 in the evening.
Location
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Location
517 Roland Avenue, Surf City, NC 28445
Hours
Daily: Dawn to Dusk
Phone
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Last Updated
October 24, 2026