Parks & Recreation

Message from Director, Amy Beatty

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2025 Parks & Recreation Month Challenge

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of National Parks & Recreation Month, the City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation Department is proud to present a month-long BINGO Activity Challenge(PDF, 1MB) this July!

This year’s national theme — “Build Together, Play Together” — emphasizes the collective power of parks, recreation, and community. In honor of this theme, residents of all ages are invited to explore the many events, programs, and public spaces Wilmington has to offer through an interactive BINGO experience.

To view the full list of qualifying events, facilities, and activities, download the 2025 BINGO Guide(PDF, 47MB) or visit www.wilmingtonnc.gov/parksandrec.

Let’s build together, play together, and celebrate Wilmington’s incredible parks and recreation system all July long!

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Challenge Instructions

How It Works:

Pick up a BINGO card(PDF, 1MB) and complete activities across city parks, trails, programs, and community centers.
Participants who complete a traditional BINGO (five in a row) will receive a drawstring backpack, water bottle, and one raffle entry.
Those who complete the full card (all 25 squares) will earn five raffle entries in addition to the prizes above.
Snap a photo while completing your activities and upload them here for staff verification and prize eligibility.

Share Your Journey:

Use the hashtag #BuildPlayILM and tag City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation on Facebook and Instagram to show how you’re celebrating Parks & Recreation Month! (P.S.: July 18, 2025 is Parks & Recreation Professionals Day! Stop by your favorite facility to say HEY! :)

View our BINGO Guide

To view the full list of qualifying events, facilities, and activities, download the BINGO Guide listed below. Let’s build together, play together, and celebrate Wilmington’s incredible parks and recreation system all July long!

2025 BINGO Guide(PDF, 47MB) (PDF Version(PDF, 47MB))

2025 BINGO Guide (Booklet Style)

Download the BINGO card, here(PDF, 1MB)!

Submission Portal

Link to submit BINGO cards and/or photo verification, here. *(Hint: look for a QR code at each facility to submit on-site)

The Parks and Recreation Department oversees the city's parks system, recreation facilities, and programming, as well as any activities related to special events and tourism.

The Parks Division manages city parks and green space, oversees all city-owned tree and urban forestry activities, and provides grass mowing and landscaping maintenance services on all city property.
The Recreation Division provides recreational and athletic opportunities to the community, including youth and adult sports, programs for the Special Olympics, senior programs, film management, citywide cultural arts, and special events, such as Azalea Festival and the Fourth of July fireworks show.