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Franklin County Parks & Recreation

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Franklin County Parks & Recreation

County parks, Tar River access, Lake Royale, and town-level recreation across Franklin County.

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County Parks

ParkLocationHighlights
Owens ParkLouisburg area4 fishing ponds (1 ADA pier), playgrounds, picnic shelter, paved 0.5 mi ADA trail, multiple trails
Franklinton ParkFranklintonBaseball/softball, soccer, picnic shelter, quarter-mile track, walking trail
Pilot ParkPilot, NCBaseball/softball, walking trail, picnic shelter (rental available)

Reservations and program registration: franklincountync.recdesk.com.

Tar River Access

The Tar River runs through Franklin County and offers kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and tubing. Tar River Life in Bunn is a notable outfitter offering kayak rentals and camping. The Louisburg Parks & Rec department maintains a Tar River Trail map.

Lake Royale

A private gated lake community near Louisburg with a 345-acre recreational lake, 18-hole golf course, swimming, fishing, tennis, hiking trails, and a clubhouse. Not a public park — residents and guests only.

Town-Level Recreation

  • Louisburg: Town parks and a trail system along the Tar River — see townoflouisburg.org
  • Franklinton: See franklintonnc.gov for park info
  • Youngsville: See youngsville.us
  • Bunn: See townofbunn.org

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