1- The bathrooms at this park come in the form of port-a-potties and they are on the opposite side of the park from the playground. They are clean and we'll serviced, but be prepared to hoof it over there with kids in tow if one of the little ones starts doing the potty dance.
Very accessible for those in wheelchairs. Wide walkways and ramps onto all playground sets and a wheelchair accessible swing.
Located right next to Nags Head Elementary School, the newly opened Dowdy Park is the perfect place to let kids burn off some energy. With fun and unique playground equipment and plenty of room to run, my kids always have a blast here! Just a few things to note if you're planning a trip.
Definitely a fun and unique playground. A nice open field section as well for tossing a ball or whatever. Lots of sections are accessible for special needs. Only drawback is lack of real bathrooms.. Port o Johns only.
2- There is very little shade available at this park, making overheating in the summer a very real possibility. Once the landscaping has a chance to grow more, this will likely improve, but be sure to plan accordingly. We have said more than once since the park opened that a splash pad would be an amazing addition! ***Update*** The park has built several shaded picnics since the last review, improving it's appeal during hot days.
Now that you know, you can plan accordingly and have an awesome time at Dowdy Park! It still gets 5 stars from us.
This is a great addition to the area. Plenty of parking and unique play structures. Even has wheelchair friendly areas. Benches, shade and grills make it a perfect spot for a picnic. Worth a visit for a different activity while here.
3- There is not a lot of parking during peak hours. A single small lot is located on the north side of the park, but when it is full, plan to park across the street at the YMCA or at the elementary school. Neither is very far, but far can be relative depending on the number and age of kids you have with you.
25 August 2017 - I really want to give this place 5-stars, as the playground equipment is top-notch. BUT, I can't help but wonder what they were thinking with not having drinking fountains at a park like this?! There's not much shade, and considering the local climate it can get pretty hot quickly. If you forget to bring drinks, like we did, you're out of luck. Install some drinking fountains and this is easily one of the best parks / playgrounds you can find. Real restrooms would be nice too, but I can understand the maintenance costs associated with them. Although not pretty, the port-a-potties are sufficient.
Dowdy Park is a US Park based in Nags Head, North Carolina. Dowdy Park is located at 3005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA.
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