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Ward Shore Park
4.5★ · 80 Google ratings · Swansboro, North Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
350 yd away · fills up
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
8am to 7pm
Walk
450 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Water quality
Good · all 18 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Ward Shore Park
Guide
Good to know
Go at sunset
Multiple visitors specifically mention beautiful sunsets over the waterway as a highlight of visiting.
Visit for peaceful relaxation
This small park with swings overlooking the water is ideal for unwinding rather than swimming or extended activities.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early for parking
Parking is extremely limited and reviewers report the lot fills or has no available spaces.
Avoid after heavy rain
The area is subject to flooding after rain events.
Check on recent construction
Recent seawall construction and rock fill may affect fishing and waterfront access.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the N
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:55 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 20:22 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:42 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 321 S Water St, Swansboro, NC 28584
🅿 Parking 350 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 450 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ward Shore Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ward Shore Park?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Ward Shore Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
When is Ward Shore Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Tue 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
