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Snap Dragon Way
Cool Toys
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If you have a child with you while you're shopping the
historic downtown district, reward yourselves with a play break at
Snapdragon Way Cool Toys, which has the coolest in specialty toys. Featuring
toys for children ages newborn and older, Snapdragon offers an inviting
selection of crafts, scientific and magic kits, as well as dolls, plush
toys, books, Playmobil sets, action figures and a variety of just fun stuff.
This is a fascinating store to explore and a must-stop on any downtown
excursion. Snapdragon is open Monday through Thursday 10 AM until 5 PM;
Friday 10 AM until 8 PM; Saturdays 10 AM until 5 PM, and Sunday noon until 4
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Creekside Park Creekside Park is located on 111 acres next to Craven
Regional Airport. Developed by the Craven County Recreation and Parks
Department, it features 12 athletic fields, perfect for soccer, baseball,
softball and football; a large playground where children ages 5 to 12 will
enjoy climbing, swinging and sliding; a sand volleyball court; and a
quarter-mile paved walking trail. Another fun area is the park's waterfront,
which has a fishing dock, playground, nature trail and a gazebo. Restrooms
and picnic shelters also are available. Reservations for these facilities
can be made by calling the department at the number above; rental fees apply
to the picnic shelters and athletic fields. Fort Totten Park Let your kids burn some energy jumping, climbing,
swinging, spinning and sliding in Fort Totten Park's fantastic playground.
(Meanwhile, parents can relax on one of the many park benches located
beneath shady trees.) The park, which also features a lighted baseball
diamond, public restrooms and a picnic shelter with two grills and
streetside parking, is located close to New Bern's downtown historic
district. Kidsville Playground Kidsville, a beautifully planned active and interactive
fort-like play environment that captivates both children and adults, is
located next to the West New Bern Recreation Center on Pine Tree Drive near
the intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and N.C. Highway 17. With or without a
kid, Kidsville merits a visit. Whether you choose to slide, swing, climb,
clamber or scamper through its interesting twists and turns, Kidsville will
wow you and is the perfect place for a sunny afternoon picnic. Groups of 15
or more must make reservations by calling ahead.
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Craven County Recreation and Parks Dept. The Craven County Recreation and Parks Department offers
programs and classes for preschool and school-age kids throughout the school
year and in summer day-camp programs. Karate is instructed year round for
ages 3 and older. Tennis lessons, baton twirling, soccer, Pop Warner
football and basketball for girls and boys are among the sports activities
organized and supervised seasonally. Craven County 4-H 4-H is a volunteer-based, skill-building organization for
children and teens ages 5 to 19. Children participate in 4-H community
clubs, after-school workshops, field trips and other special events and
hands-on activities taking place on weekends, evenings and school holidays.
There are currently two active 4-H clubs in Craven County, and children
participate each year in 4-H sponsored educational activities. These
activities focus on a wide range of interests, including camping, cooking,
horses, the environment, computers, sports, recycling, wildlife and more. New Bern Gymnastics New Bern Gymnastics offers classes for ages 2 to 16. The
classes range from beginners to intermediate, and there is a competitive
team (level 5 and above) and a junior team (level 4 and below). The
7,000-square-foot facility has all new equipment, and the staff is
experienced and certified. New Bern Parks and Recreation
Department The New Bern Recreation and Parks Department offers a
number of sports programs throughout the year for children, including
cheerleading, baton twirling, fencing, baseball, soccer, basketball, track
and field, karate, tennis, wrestling and football. Recreation centers are
located at 901 Chapman Street, (252) 639-2919, and 1225 Pine Tree Drive,
(252) 639-2912. For teens the department hosts Young Adults Active in the
Community (YAAC), a teen council that gives local teens a place to share
ideas and bring new recreational opportunities to town. Scheduled events and
clubs such as CHOICES, Saturday Night Madness and Teen Night also give local
teens opportunities to socialize and share their thoughts and opinions. In
addition to its programs and clubs throughout the year, the department also
offers the BEAR After School Program for ages 6 to 14 during the school year
and the Bern Bear Bunch Day Camp during the summer. Offered 9 AM to 4 PM
weekdays for three two-week sessions, the Bern Bear Bunch Day Camp is open
to children ages 6 to 12. Residents living within the city limits are
allowed to register two weeks earlier than everyone else. Campers
participate in games, contests, arts and crafts, swimming, water games,
movies, sports, field trips, cookouts and much more. Strike Zone Family Fun Center Strike Zone Family Fun Center offers hours of
entertainment for kids and their parents too. It offers 24 bowling lanes, a
full-service snack bar and a fantastic arcade, and they have several family
fun specials. The Family Special Mondays through Wednesdays features a game
of bowling, a large pizza, a pitcher of soft drink and 16 arcade tokens for
$30 for up to four people. Strike Zone is the perfect place to host a
birthday party. Call to schedule your party. See our
New Bern Recreation and Parks chapter for more information about Strike
Zone. Swing Zone This entertainment complex offers plenty of family fun for
all ages. The 18-hole miniature golf course includes sand traps, rough turf
and plenty of water among its many challenges that will keep your game
interesting. The park also features four batting cages and the area's only
paintball course. Paintball participants must buy their paintballs from
Swing Zone, which offers equipment rentals. Indoors, Swing Zone boasts the
largest arcade in Craven County with more than 25 action and redemption
games, a snack bar featuring freshly baked pizza and cookies, plus ice cream
and that hometown favorite, Pepsi. Swing Zone can book parties for seven to
50 people and can customize packages to include indoor and outdoor
activities. Season passes and re-loadable gift cards also are available. Twin Rivers YMCA The YMCA's Aquatic Center features lots of room for kids
to swim and play and includes water slides, a splash park and a zero-entry
section. To keep all play safe, the YMCA also specializes in swimming
instruction ranging from beginning lessons to Water Safety Instructor
certification. With the emphasis on fair play, participation and fun, the
YMCA offers year-round sports activities for all age groups in gymnastics
and competitive swimming, as well as seasonal basketball, flag football and
more. Summer day-camp programs offer a terrific range of sports activities
for all age groups. The Youth Center for ages 6 to 18 years provides
supervised gaming such as bumper pool and table tennis. Child-care services
are available for parents using the YMCA facilities. |
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