

Town Park
Management of the Vandemere Waterfront Park and the Boat Access Area are a joint venture between the Town of Vandemere and the NC Wildlife Resource Commission. Whether using the boat access ramps, docking at the dayslips, or enjoying a day at the park, The Vandemere Waterfront Park is the perfect place to spend time with family and friends and create great memories!
Park Rentals, Overnight Boat Slip Rentals,
&
Boat Access Requests
Reservations for the park gazebos, pavilion, or overnight docking is accomplished through the Vandemere Town Hall. Special requests to utilize the boat ramps and/or parking, like for fishing tournaments, is done through NC Wildlife.
We strongly recommend that all special events be communicated with the Vandemere Mayor or Town Clerk in order to provide you with the most current information concerning your event day.

Reservation Rates
Park Area | Image | Description | Resident Rate* | Non-Resident Rate | Organization/ Fishing Tournament |
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1. Pavilion | Capacity: About 50 people
Electricity: Yes
Overhead Lights: Yes
Grill: Large charcoal grill
Picnic Tables: 8 tables
| $45 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| $50 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| $100 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| |
2. Gazebo 1 | Capacity: About 20 people
Electricity: Yes
Overhead Lights: No
Grill: Small charcoal grill
Picnic Tables: No
| $25 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| $30 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| $45 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| |
3. Gazebo 2 | Capacity: About 12 people
Electricity: Yes
Overhead Lights: No
Grill: Small charcoal grill
Picnic Tables: No
| $25 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| $30 initial 2 hours
$15 each additional hour
| $45 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| |
4. Gazebo 3 | Capacity: About 4-6 people
Electricity: No
Overhead Lights: No
Grill: No
Picnic Tables: No
| $15 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| $20 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| $20 initial 2 hrs
$15 each additional hr
| |
5. Overnight Boat Slip #1 - #4 | Water depth: about 6 feet
Slip size: about 13 feet wide | $25 per night | $25 per night | $25 per night | |
6. Overnight Boat Slip #5-#7 | Water depth: about 6 feet
Slip size: about 10 feet wide" | $25 per night | $25 per night | $25 per night | |
7. Overnight Boat Slip #8 | Water depth: about 2.5 feet | $25 per night | $25 per night | $25 per night | |
8. Special Parking Requests | Contact NC Wildlife | ||||
9. Weigh-In Permitting | Contact NC Wildlife |
Step by Step...
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Review the Vandemere Waterfront Park: Boat Access, Park, & Venue booklet to learn about park rental space and process.
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Contact the Vandemere Mayor regarding use of the waterfront park rentals: docks, gazebos, and pavilions​.
The Vandemere Mayor- (252) 745-5480
vandemeremayor@outlook.com
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Contact NC Wildlife for boat access permitting and fishing tournaments, and/or ​parking spaces for special use (i.e. social events other than boating events considered on a case-by case basis).
NC Wildlife: (919) 707-0150
Weigh-In Permit info for Boating-Access Areas
Application for Weigh-in permit
Application for Parking Space Consideration
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Contact The Vandemere Mayor to coordinate your special event and obtain the most current information concerning the day you have in mind (fishing tournaments or other special events).​
The Vandemere Waterfront Park is a public space for all to enjoy...
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Permitted use of the Boat Access Area or reservation of town park space does not prevent: ​
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Public use of the boat access area
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Public use of the docks, land, pavilion or gazebos that are not rented
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Multiple / simultaneous events, on the same day

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Elizabeth Cayton Photo


Elizabeth Cayton Photo
Weddings & Photo Sessions




Gatherings




Overnight Boat Slip Rentals




Fishing Tournaments
