Disc Golf Courses - updated 8.1.2021

Bear Creek Disc Golf
150 Water Plant Road | Robbins
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Directions: Bear Creek Trail System
Notes: limited parking.

Hillcrest Disc Golf Course
155 Hillcrest Park Lane | Carthage
Moore County Parks & Recreation | 910.947.2504
Cost: FREE
Hours: Monday - Sunday 8 am - 8 pm
Directions: Hillcrest Park
Notes: There is a lot of useful information about the Hillcrest Park Disc Golf Course on the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) website.

Southern Pines Reservoir Disc Golf Course
300 Reservoir Park Road | Southern Pines
Southern Pines Reservoir Park | 910.692.2463 | Email
Cost: FREE
Hours: dawn to dusk
Directions: Southern Pines Reservoir Park
Notes: There is a lot of useful information about the Southern Pines Reservoir Park Disc Golf Course on the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) website.

Village of Pinehurst Disc Golf Course
861 Chicken Plant Road | Pinehurst
VOP Disc Golf Course | 910.295.2817
Cost: FREE
Hours: dawn to dusk
Directions: VOP Disc Golf Course 
Notes: There is a lot of useful information about the Village of Pinehurst Disc Golf Course on the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) website.

Bonus: Purchase Disc Golf Gear in Moore County at Flowland

Spotlight - Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Boulevard | Fayetteville
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 910.486.0221 | Email
Cost: $5 - $10, 5 and under FREE
Summer Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm | Sunday 12 - 5 pm
Winter Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm | Sunday 12 - 4 pm
Directions: Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Drive Time: about 1 hour
Notes:  Food, snacks and drinks can be purchased in the gift shop.  Outside food and drink (no alcohol) is allowed in designated areas. Please use trash receptacles that are provided.




Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a wonderful day trip. The ride up is beautiful if you take the NC 690 Vass route and with an hour drive time it makes a fun morning activity. The gardens are expertly laid out and a pleasure to walk through. There is a Children's Garden (which will soon be improved and offer more interactive play and learning) with a sand play area, tunnels, play house and plenty of room to run and explore. The garden has a plethora of plants, wildlife, trees, and flowers to keep explorers of all ages engaged. We enjoyed our visit to the Cape Fear Botanical Garden and will be keeping an eye on upcoming events and exhibits for future exploration.

Bonus: The Cape Fear Botanical Garden offers field trips and resources for teachers and homeschool parents.

Moore Country Libraries - updated 5.24.2021






Boyd Library
3395 Airport Road | Pinehurst
Boyd Library | 910.695.3918
Cost: FREE
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Directions: Boyd Library
Need to know: 

Given Memorial Library 
150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Given Tufts | 910.295.6022 | Email
Cost: FREE
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm | Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Directions: Given Memorial Library
Need to know: 

Moore County Library
101 Saunders Street | Carthage
Moore County Library | 910.947.5335 | Email 
Cost: FREE
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm | Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Directions: Moore County Library
Need to know:

Page Memorial Library
100 S. Poplar Street | Aberdeen
Page Memorial Library | 910.944.1200 | Email
Cost: FREE
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 2 - 6 pm | Tuesday/Thursday 9 am - 1 pm
Directions: Page Memorial Library
Need to know:

Pinebluff Library
305 East Baltimore Avenue | Pinebluff
Pinebluff Library | 910.281.3004
Cost: FREE
Hours: Monday/Wednesday - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 2 - 6 p.m.
Directions: Pinebluff Library
Need to know:

Robbins Area Library
161 E. Magnolia Drive | Robbins
Robbins Area Library | 910.948.4000
Cost: FREE
Hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Directions: Robbins Area Library
Need to know: 

Southern Pines Public Library
170 W. Connecticut Avenue | Southern Pines
Southern Pines Library | 910.692.8235 | Email
Cost: Southern Pines Resident, $20 limited access card, $55 full access card
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday 2 - 5 p.m.
Directions: Southern Pines Library
Need to know:

Vass Area Library
128 Seaboard Street | Vass
Vass Area Library | 910.245.2200
Cost: FREE
Hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Directions: Vass Area Library
Need to know: CLOSED Monday - Friday from 1 - 2 pm for lunch

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Indoor Play Areas, Activities and Fun - updated 8.22.2024





Bob's Pizza 
5700 US-1 | Vass
Bob's Pizza | 910.692.3483
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Food & Drink: hand tossed pizza, salad bar, drinks etc.
Directions: Bob's Pizza
Need to know: Bob's has an arcade with pool tables and numerous games for the kids. It is a great place for birthday parties. Find more info about the food at Bob's on MooreEats.


Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 
104 Brucewood Road | Southern Pines 
Sandhills 10 Cinemas | 910.695.1100 | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Hours: unknown
Food & drink: snack bar available
Cost: $7 - $11.50
Directions: Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10
Need to know: Sandhills Cinemas is under new management and gearing up to be active in the community for years to come. 


Discovery Place Rockingham
233 E. Washington Street | Rockingham
Cost: $8
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Food & Drink: Small snack items may be brought in and eaten in specific locations. 
Need to know: Members hour from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - Sunday. Drive time 30 - 45 minutes. 


Kitten Around Cat Lounge
18 Courthouse Square | Carthage
Cost: $8 - $125
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 2 pm & 3 - 7 pm
Food & Drink: Cafe Menu
Need to know: under 2 is free. Reservations are not required, but encouraged. For detailed info, to make a reservation or fill out a waiver visit their reservations page. 


Pollywog's Play Pad 
3060 NC-5 Highway | Aberdeen
Pollywog's Play Pad |  910.704.9881 | Email
Cost: $8 - $175
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m - 1 p.m.
Food & Drink: bring your own snacks
Directions: Pollywog's Play Pad
Need to know: ages 7 & under. $5 for crawlers and $10 for walkers. Mom's Morning Out Playschool, Drop-off Care, Open Play Party with Poll, Summer Camps


Rec Room
750 SW Broad St. | Southern Pines
Rec Rom Southern Pines | 910.725.0828 | Email
Cost: varies
Hours: Monday 1 - 8 pm | Tuesday - Thursday 1 - 10 pm | Friday 1 pm - 12 am | Saturday 11 am - 12 am | Sunday 11 am - 8 pm
Food & Drink: available on site, including adult beverages
Directions: Rec Room
Need to know:  Rec Room does have adult only events. Check their website for the most kid friendly time to hang out and be aware of any adult only events going on during the week. 


Sandhills Bowling Center
1680 NC-5 Hwy. | Aberdeen
Sandhills Bowling Center | 910.295.9610 | Email
Cost: $3.50 - $7
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 1 - 10 p.m. | | Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |  Friday 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. | Saturday 11 - 12 a.m. | Sunday 1 - 9 p.m. 
Food & Drink: Snack Bar
Directions: Sandhills Bowling Center
Need to know: SBC has an arcade with pool tables and air hockey. They offer birthday party packages. Shoes are included in price.

Art & Crafts - Classes, Workshops and DIY Shops - updated 6.13.2022

Glass, Pottery and Painting

The 9th of September 
2160 Midland Road Suitce C | Southern Pines
The 9th of September | 910.420.2052 | Email
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m 
Directions: 9th of September 
Need to know: Paint your own pottery at the 9th of September. You will find a project for every age group and occasion. 


Artist League of the Sandhills
129 Exchange St. | Aberdeen
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday 12 - 3 p.m.
Need to know: Classes for adults and teens.  


ARTworks
129 Main Street | Vass
ARTworks Vass | 910.245.4129 | Email
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Directions: ARTworks
Need to know: ARTworks Vass is part Gallery, part Classroom, and part Artists' Studios.  They offer a variety of classes appropriate for adults, teens and kids. 


Bull Room
103 W. South Street | Aberdeen
The Bull Room | 910.585.3703
Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Directions: The Bull Room
Need to know: The Bull Room has options for kids and adults to paint and create to their hearts content. See their Facebook for more information.


Hammer & Stain
1150 Old US Highway 1, #5 | Southern Pines
Hammer  & Stain | 910.725.0577 | Email
Hours: vary, see website
Directions: Hammer & Stain
Need to know: Various classes for kids and adults. 


Joy of Art Studio
139 E. Pennsylvania Ave. | Southern Pines
Joy of Art | 910.528.7283 | Email
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Saturday | Friday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Directions: Joy of Art
Need to know: Classes, camps, parties and private lesson offerings for kids and adults. 


STARworks 
100 Russell Drive | Star
STARworks | 910.428.9001 | Email
Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Directions: STARworks
Need to know: STARworks offers a variety of classes, music and events. Check their website for more information.


Wine & Design
220 W. Pennsylvania Avenue | Southern Pines
Wine & Design Southern Pines | 910.684.3303 | Email
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 6 - 9 p.m. | Sunday 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 
Directions: Wine & Design Southern Pines
Need to know: Art Buzz Kids are painting classes designed specifically for kids. Visit their website for more information.



MMO - Mothers Morning Out - update 7.8.2021

Mothers Morning Out

Emmanuel Episcopal Church | 350 E. Massachusetts Avenue | Southern Pines
Contact: Emmanuel Episcopal MMOMaegan Caliri Bea | 910.783.7804

Trinity Christian Fellowship | 425 Magnolia Road | Pinehurst
Contact: Trinity Christian Fellowship MMO | Melinda Tart | (910) 215-5775






MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers - updated 7.8.2021

MOPS International
mops.org | 303.733.5353

There are currently no MOPS groups in Moore County, but they do offer online groups that can be joined from anywhere. 

Playgrounds - Pinehurst

Pinehurst
Village of Pinehurst | 910.295.1900

Cannon Park/Camelot Park
90 Woods Road | Pinehurst
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: softball/baseball field, picnic shelter, picnic tables, small soccer practice field, playground
Directions: Cannon Park/Camelot Park

Rassie Wicker Park 
10 Rassie Wicker Drive | Pinehurst
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: tennis courts, bocce courts, shuffleboard courts, soccer field, in-line hockey, splash pad, playground, restroom
Directions: Rassie Wicker Park

Playground - West End

Playgrounds - Vass

Vass
Town of Vass | 910.245.4676

Sandy Ramey Keith Park
3600 US Hwy. 1 | Vass
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: basketball court, tennis court, playground, picnic tables, picnic shelter, ball field
Directions:


Playgrounds - Cameron

Cameron

Phillips Memorial Park
Cameron
Cost: FREE | dusk till dawn
Amenities: playground, picnic shelters, picnic tables, walking trail
Directions: Phillips Memorial Park

Playgrounds - Foxfire Village

Foxfire  
Foxfire Village | 910.215.5107

Village Green Park
10 S. Shamrock Drive | Foxfire
Cost: FREE | dusk to dawn
Amenities: picnic shelters, charcoal grills, playground, bathrooms, walking trail
Directions: Village Green Park

Playgrounds - Robbins

Robbins
Town of Robins | 910.948.2431

Davis Community Center 
4799 NC Hwy. 705 | Robbins
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: shuffleboard, horseshoe pit, playground, multi purpose field (with soccer goals)
Directions: Davis Community Center 

Playgrounds - Carthage - updated 8.2.2021

Carthage
Town of Carthage | 910.947.3079

Nancy Kiser Park
Rockingham St. |  Carthage
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: baseball/softball field, nature trail, playground, tennis court, volleyball court, picnic shelter, picnic tables
Directions: Nancy Kiser Park
Need to know: Carthage Historic Museum is located next door and is open on Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m.

Hillcrest Park
155 Hillcrest Park Lane | Carthage
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: baseball/softball field, football field, soccer field, walking trails, playground, picnic tables, picnic shelter, sand volleyball court, splash pad
Directions: Hillcrest Park
Need to know: This is our favorite splash pad. There are two play areas on the playground which make it a great choice for older and younger kids. 


Playgrounds - Pinebluff

Pinebluff
Town of Pinebluff | 910.281.3124

Pinebluff Athletic Park
490 S. Currant St. | Pinebluff
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: baseball field, picnic tables, playground, restrooms
Directions: Pinebluff Athletic Park

Donald S. Cunningham Park
Philadelphia Avenue | Pinebluff
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: basketball court, playground
Directions: Donald S. Cunningham Park 

Playgrounds - Whispering Pines

Whispering Pines 
Village of Whispering Pines | 910.949.3141

Thagard Lake Park
12 S. Lakeshore Drive | Whispering Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, swimming area
Directions: Thagard Lake Park

Blue Lake Park
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities:
Directions:

Whisper Grove Park
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities:
Directions

Princess Gate Park
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities:
Directions


Playgrounds - Southern Pines

Southern Pines
Southern Pines Parks and Recreation  | 910.692.7367 | Email

Douglas Community Center Park
1185 W Pennsylvania Avenue | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: small playground
Directions: Douglas Community Center

Downtown Park 
145 SE Broad St. | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk, lighted courts until midnight
Amenities: lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, restrooms
Directions: Downtown Park

Campbell House Park
450 E. New Hampshire Avenue | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: bicycle repair station, golf practice area, outdoor basketball court, picnic tables, playground, t-ball field
Directions: Campbell House Park

Elizabeth High Rounds Park
570 Pee Dee Road | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: greenway trail, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, restrooms
Directions: Elizabeth High Rounds Park

Memorial Park
210 Memorial Park Court | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: baseball/softball field, football field, horseshoe courts, lighted basketball court, outdoor picnic grills, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, restrooms and more
Directions: Memorial Park

Morganton Road Sports Complex
190 Fire Lane | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: baseball/softball field, picnic tables at soccer complex, playground, restrooms, soccer fields
Directions: Morganton Road Sports Complex

Pool Park
730 S. Henley St. | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: lighted basketball court, outdoor picnic grills, performance stage, picnic shelters, pool, playground, restrooms
Directions: Pool Park

Sandhurst Park
134 Barcroft Court | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: outdoor picnic grills, picnic shelters, playground, restrooms
Directions: Sandhurst Park

Playgrounds - Aberdeen - updated 12.11.2023

Aberdeen
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation | 910.944.7275

Aberdeen Lake Park
301 Lake Park Crossing | Aberdeen
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: 2 mile lake trail, fishing, boating (no gas engines), train-themed playground, picnic shelter, gazebo (available for rental)
Directions: Aberdeen Lake Park

Berkley Park
704 Keyser St. | Aberdeen
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground
Directions: Berkley Park

Colonial Heights Park
517 Park Drive | Aberdeen
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: picnic tables, restrooms, tree house themed playground, 2 baseball fields with electric scoreboards, concession stand, bleachers, 2 parking areas, sand volleyball court, 5 acres of park space
Directions: Colonial Heights Park

Main Street Park
205 E. Main Street | Aberdeen
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: playground 
Directions: Main Street Park 

Sharpe Memorial Park
200 E. Maple Avenue | Aberdeen
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground
Directions: Sharpe Memorial Park

Sonic
11607 US Hwy. 15/501 | Aberdeen
Sonic | 910.695.7225
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 am - 1 am | Friday - Saturday 7 am - 2 am | Sunday 8 am - 1 am
Food & Drink: Sonic Menu
Directions: Sonic
Notes: fast food, large fenced in playground.

Recycling in Moore County! - updated 8.27.2024

This post is organized alphabetically by location.  To quickly locate where to recycle a specific item/type look at the Need to Know section...