Surf City's hidden gem · 4.8 stars across 1,157 Google reviews

Surf City's Waterfront Park — Boats, Boardwalks & Good Times.

Soundside Park sits right on the water in Surf City, NC, with a boat launch, fishing pier, playground, and scenic boardwalk — all free to enjoy. With 4.8 stars and over 1,100 Google reviews, locals and visitors keep coming back all year long.

4.8★1157+ Google Reviews·Licensed Technicians·Locally Owned

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4.8★1157+ Google Reviews

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What we do

Services

Honest diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work — done right the first time.

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Boat Launch Access

A convenient public boat launch makes it easy to get your kayak, canoe, or small motorboat on the sound. Visitors rave about how simple and stress-free the put-in and takeout process is.

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Fishing Pier

Drop a line from the park's fishing pier and enjoy peaceful waterfront views. A great spot for a relaxed morning or afternoon on the water.

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Boardwalk & Viewing Decks

Stroll the scenic dock walkway that winds around the park, with viewing decks perfect for watching wildlife, boats, and stunning sound sunsets.

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Also at the shop

Playground

Picnic Shelters & Benches

Kayaking & Paddling

Markets & Live Music Events

Free Parking & Restrooms

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Why Soundside Park

Built on trust, not turnover.

Honest diagnosis

We tell you what's actually wrong — and just as importantly, what isn't. No upsells, no scare tactics, no parts you didn't ask for.

Fair pricing, every job

Transparent quotes before any work begins. Detailed invoices when it's done. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.

Plain-English explanations

We walk you through what we found, what it does, and why it matters — so you can make decisions with full information.

Reviews don't lie

4.8 stars across 1157+ Google reviews. Eastern NC drivers come back, and they bring their friends.

From real customers

Real Google reviews

4.8 stars · 1157+ reviews

We loved photographing sessions here. It's a nice little park in Surf City near bridge and beaches. Great walking trail on dock! Love the cool trees. Definitely a hidden gem. (Keepsake Memories Photography)

What a sneakily awesome place for kayaking! It was super easy to get in and off the docks and there were a surprising amount of different environments you could paddle around in! Highly recommended...

I don't live too far from here so this park has been a great place to get out of the house. There is a good amount of free parking in the area and plenty of benches, picnic tables and a great dock walkway around the park. I've really enjoyed seeing the wildlife and watching people having fun on their boats at this park. There's also a market and li…

Dry nice little park. Love that the main playground was shaped like a boat. The boardwalk was very scenic. Went off season, on a Saturday, and it was not to busy at all.

A beautiful place! Free parking: Bathrooms and access to restaurants. It is busy though so plan ahead.

Who we are

About Soundside Park

Soundside Park is a little waterfront escape in the heart of Surf City — the kind of place you stumble on and can't stop telling people about. Visitors love the boat-shaped playground, the winding dock walkway lined with cool coastal trees, and the wide-open sound views that make it a favorite for photographers, kayakers, and families alike. The boat launch makes it easy to get on the water, and when the market and live music events come to town, the whole park comes alive. Whether you're here for a quiet morning paddle, a picnic with the family, or just to watch the boats go by — come see what the buzz is about.

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Hours & Location

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayTodayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Find us

517 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445, USA

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Ready when you are.

Bring it in for diagnosis, book a service, or just call and tell us what’s going on. We’ll let you know what’s next.

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