2791 Streets Ferry Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586

This 90 acre park is located at 2791 Streets Ferry Road in Vanceboro, across the street from West Craven High School. This park was dedicated on April 25, 2009 and offers the following for the public's use: three youth baseball/softball fields (two are lighted), one 300' baseball field, restroom/concession building, playground for ages 5-12 with swings, 6 tennis courts, four multipurpose fields that can be used for football, soccer or lacrosse (one is lighted) and a walking trail. This park was developed with assistance from a $500,000 State Parks & Recreation Trust Fund Grant. The 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.

It is our desire that this park serve the citizens, especially in the western part of Craven County, by offering opportunities for all ages to enjoy recreation activities. West Craven Park is home to West Craven Little League and West Craven Pop Warner football league. West Craven High School uses the tennis courts for their home matches as well as practices areas for men's soccer and cross country. West Craven High & Middle School baseball and softball teams use the fields on occasion for practices and games. We hope to add a picnic shelter in the near future for birthday parties and family gatherings.

The park will be open daily from 8:00 AM to dusk, with the park staying open longer for scheduled games and practices. Groups wishing to use the tennis courts or athletic fields are asked to call the Craven County Recreation & Parks Department (252-636-6606) to make reservations.

Directions

From New Bern:

Follow Highway 43 (Washington Post Road) towards Vanceboro. At the Weyerhaeuser Plant, turn left on River Road. Go approximately one mile and bear right on Streets Ferry Road. The park will be on the right just around the first curve.

From Greenville/Washington:

Follow Highway 43/17 to Vanceboro. Once through Vanceboro, turn right on Streets Ferry Road. You will immediately go over Little Swift Creek. Follow this road for approximately 4.5 miles and you will see West Craven High School on the right. The park is on the left just past the high school.

From Kinston:

Follow Highway 17 South towards New Bern. Take the Tuscarora Exit and turn left at the top of the ramp. Stay on Dry Monia Road until it ends. Turn left on Highway 55 and then take an immediate right onto Van Moreadith Road. At the end of Van Moreadith, turn right on Spring Garden Road. Follow Spring Garden Road until it dead ends at Hwy 43 at a stop light. Turn left and go approximately 1 mile and turn left on River Road at the Weyerhaeuser Plant. Go approximately one mile and bear right on Streets Ferry Road. The park will be on the right just around the first curve.