25 acres on Greenville Loop revealed in potential city-county park partnership

Wilmington, New Hanover County eye Greenville Loop land for future park

Wilmington officials and New Hanover County are considering a joint purchase of 25 acres off Greenville Loop Road for a future public park. A $7.7 million provisional grant would help fund the $9.75 million acquisition, with conditions requiring the site be developed into a community park within five years.

25 acres on Greenville Loop revealed in potential city-county park partnership

WILMINGTON — Added green space is often a request from Wilmington residents who balk at overdevelopment region wide. The City of Wilmington has responded with the intention of securing 25 acres in a potential joint funding partnership with the county; The Endowment also agreed to carry a heavy portion of its cost. According to the city's agenda released for Feb. 3… Source