Get outside! Elizabeth City’s parks and trails have enough variety that the whole family can get on board with some outdoor adventures. Get the kids to a splash pad or playground, the teens can enjoy the skate park, and the whole family can explore our area’s natural wonders at boardwalks over our waterways or at the Dismal Swamp State Park. Our stunning coastal scenery includes towering Cypress trees and tons of ponds and inlets full of local flora and fauna. Rent a kayak to paddle our coastal geography—a great way to experience the beauty of our area.