A Guide to the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex
Written by Marissa Polascak on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex offers a different experience for locals and visitors in the North Myrtle Beach area. Take a break from shopping or hanging out on the beach and check out this attraction where you will find family-friendly activities, sports, events, and more. Whether you are visiting for a sports tournament, or whether you just want to spend the day playing in the park, the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex is a great place to visit while you’re in town.
Check out what the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex has to offer:
Attractions
Picnic Areas
Enjoy the fresh air of the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex and sit down for a nice picnic with your family or friends. There are seven covered picnic areas throughout the complex, so there is more than enough room for multiple families to enjoy a delicious meal outside.
Playgrounds
Are you here on vacation with your kids? The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex has three playgrounds where your kiddos can play outside and get some fresh air. These playgrounds feature new equipment with slides, bridges, ladders, and other things that your little ones will love. The playgrounds are located next to picnic shelters, so if your child works up an appetite, they can stop and have a bite to eat before playing some more.
Sandhills Bank Amphitheater
The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex has it all, including an outdoor amphitheater! The Sandhills Bank Amphitheater is a great venue for concerts, dancing, plays, award ceremonies, performances, weddings, team building activities, weddings, corporate receptions, and much more!
Shark Wake Park
Created by Greg Norman Jr., Shark Wake Park is a top-notch cable wakeboarding park located at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. Whether you are a pro at wakeboarding, or if you’ve never tried the sport before, Shark Wake Park welcomes people of all skill levels to enjoy this attraction. Shark Wake Park has a 5-tower full-size cable and 2-tower cable with special features, making it an easy system to learn on. This family-friendly attraction is great for those looking for a fun and unique experience in North Myrtle Beach.
Veterans Memorial
One super nice feature of the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex is the Veterans Memorial that honors those who defended our country. During special days of the year such as Veterans Day, the Veterans Memorial holds special ceremonies.
Waggin’ Tails Dog Park
Whether you’re a local looking for a place to take your pup to play around, or if you’re a vacationer who brought Fido along with you, you’ll be happy to know that this attraction is home to a dog park. The dog park at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex has two separate areas for small and large dogs. This dog park opens at 6:30 a.m. each day, and closes at sundown unless otherwise noted.
Sports
Soccer/Lacrosse Complex
There are 8 regulation soccer/lacrosse fields at this park that are used for games and tournaments. There is an adult soccer league that begins in September. There is also a fall youth soccer league here that is open to ages 5-18. There are also fall soccer camps for ages 3-7, and youth lacrosse clinics offered here, too.
Trails
The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex is also home to walking and bike trails. These trails include the Carolina Bay Trail (.6 mile), the Lake Side Trail (1.1 miles), and the Meadow Trail (.56 mile).
Wyndham Vacation Rentals Baseball/Softball Complex
This complex is home to 4 regulation youth baseball/collegiate fields, as well as 2 regulation high school/collegiate baseball fields. Kids can sign up for fall youth softball and baseball through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex as well.
Events
Summer Concert Series
One of the main events held at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex is the Summer Concert Series. Once a month from May through September, the Sandhills Bank Amphitheater hosts this fun event, which features different bands playing music appropriate for the entire family.
Tournaments
Throughout the year, the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex hosts a variety of tournaments. Tournaments include sports such as baseball, softball, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, lacrosse, Quidditch (yes, you read that right), and more.