Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8:30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm

Welcome to Columbus County Parks and Recreation Department. Our goal as a department

 is to provide recreational activities to better enhance the quality of life of our citizens in Columbus County. 

🎨Veterans Day Coloring Contest! 🎨

Calling all young artists! We’re hosting a Veterans Day Coloring Contest to celebrate and honor our veterans through creativity.

🖍️ Who can enter?  Ages 3-5, 6-9, 10-12
📄 How to participate: Pick up a coloring sheet at 608 N Thompson St, Whiteville NC or download it below!
📅 Deadline to turn in entries: October 25th by 4pm
🏆 Prizes will be awarded for different age groups!

Let’s show our appreciation for veterans with artwork full of color and gratitude. ❤️💙

For more info, contact (910) 640-6624.

Ages 3-5 Coloring Sheet: drive.google.com/file/d/15c0XLUEl0pT5bcwwTuEwahNyDuREgDPx/view?usp=sharing 

Ages 6-9 Coloring Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CSJeu81dxyk59-of6_opKi1jBzeNHqcA/view?usp=sharing 

Ages 10-12 Coloring Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GdNC-KLh5tR-TDUWnnBT3c2P6JYV4pj5/view?usp=sharing 

🏆⚾🥎 WORLD SERIES WRAP-UP: A CELEBRATION OF HEART, HUSTLE & UNITY! 🥎⚾🏆

Columbus County Parks and Recreation is incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our Dixie Softball and Dixie Youth Baseball teams as they conclude their unforgettable journeys at the 2025 World Series! 💙

🎉 Special Congratulations to Our Champions:
🥇 Dixie Softball Angels – WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS in their division! Your hard work, determination, and championship spirit led you to the top!

🏅 South Columbus Ponytails & Central Columbus Darlings – Recipients of the prestigious Sportsmanship Award! Your grace, respect, and team spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who watched you play.

👏 Riegelwood Dixie 8U Baseball – You went 3 competitive rounds (2-3) in the World Series and stayed undefeated during the State Tournament. What an amazing accomplishment!

👏 Riegelwood Dixie Baseball 6U – You played hard through 2 rounds of the World Series, representing your community with pride and perseverance.

👏 Dixie Junior Baseball League 13U – You fought hard and put your best foot forward every game. Your passion and resilience were unmatched!

This journey has been about so much more than trophies. It’s about teaching our children the value of commitment, teamwork, perseverance, and character. It’s about bringing families together, forming lifelong memories, and creating an atmosphere of unity across Columbus County. ❤️

We’re proud of every team, coach, parent, and supporter who poured their heart into this season. You’ve shown us that success isn’t just measured in wins—it’s measured in the strength to fight until the last breath and to give it everything you’ve got. 💪

📸 Share your favorite World Series moments in the comments below!

Recreation Advisory Board Meetings

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Columbus County Parks and Recreation will hold quarterly Recreation Advisory Board meetings in 2025 on the following dates:

JANUARY 16 - at 6:00 P.M.

APRIL 14 - at 6:00 P.M.

JULY 14 - at 6:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 13 - at 6:00 P.M.

Each meeting will be held in the Columbus County Parks and Recreation Office located at 608 N Thompson, Whiteville.