Sandy Run Park in Kitty Hawk is an ideal place for a family to introduce children to nature.The Outer Banks prides itself in being a family oriented place for a family to visit and there is a lot for the whole family to do while here.
There are the obvious things...going to the beach, checking out the Wright Brothers Memorial, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on Hatteras Island.
Sometimes though, it's the small things that make a place special and the Outer Banks does that well too. Especially the town and county parks that often offer a break from the regular vacation things to do.
Here are three Outer Banks parks, all of them absolutely suitable for families
Whalehed Club, Corolla
The Whalehead Club seems to have something for the whole family.The Whalehead Club, which is part of Currituck County Heritage Park, isn't so much a park as it is a place to visit.
With a large, expansive lawn kids can run until they drop; the setting is exquisite so Mom and Dad can spend some time just enjoying the view.
Lots of activities here too, with a tour of the Whalehead Club available, the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education is a wonderful small museum and of course Currituck Beach Lighthouse begs to be climbed.
Sandy Run, Kitty Hawk
Located on the Woods Road in Kitty Hawk, Sandy Run Park is a beautiful example of
a maritime forest and wetlands.
A boardwalk circles the pond and wetlands and in the summer hundreds of turtles like to sun themselves on logs that are on the surface of the pond. Kids will love that.
There is also a catch and release area for fishermen.
Local families make this a regular spot to bring their children because of its beauty and the chance to talk to kids about the natural environment.
Dowdy Park, Nags Head
Dowdy Park--a great playground for kids.The newest edition to the Outer rBanks Park scene, seems like it has something for everyone.
There is a beautifully designed playground with some really innovative concepts—a swing designed for a child who is in a wheelchair is just one of the design features that make this a must see place.
For the adults , there is a fitness trail. For everyone, there are picnic pavilions, covered tables and grills.
