The Science and Nature Center of River Park North is closed, due to the flood. River Park North will reopen for fishing, picnicking, etc., on May 2nd. The time of the Science and Nature Center reopening is unknown at this time. River Park North and the Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center on Mumford Road offer adults and children an interactive natural experience. The park has 3 miles of forested walking paths, taking visitors down to the banks of the Tar River.
Ponds are ideal sites for fishing or exploring in one of the park's paddle boats.
The Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center enables visitors to see up close the animal and plant life native to Eastern North Carolina. Interactive Exhibits make the nature center a popular educational destination for children. The playground, open field and gymnasium form a complex full of activity for the residential neighborhood around it. During the summer, recreational programs are offered at the Center. Basketball games are always in progress.