Mazarick Park - Fayetteville, NC - Regional Park, Freshwater Fishing, and Disc Golf

Mazarick Park, which is also frequently spelled or referred to as Mazerick Park, is located at 1368 Belvedere Avenue in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The park is open to the public, and groups are welcome. Named after Milton E. Mazarick, Mazarick Park considered a regional park, and it is part of Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation. The park opens at 8:00am daily and closes once it is dark outside. Located in Cumberland County, Mazarick Park has been called the largest of the outdoor parks in the area.

The park is roughly 80 acres, and offers a variety of activities. The park has a fishing pier, and visitors can fish at Glenville Lake. Blue gill, perch, crappie, and large-mouth bass are all examples of fish that are common while freshwater fishing in this area.

Park guests can reserve a picnic pavilion for group activities. Reservations for picnic pavilions can be made by calling 910-433-1547. The park also features a playground, a softball field, rowboat rentals, golf courses, and tennis courts. Shady dirt walking trails are available to anyone wanting to explore the area on foot. In addition, visitors are able to try their hand at shuffle board, bocce, cricket, horse shoes, and croquet.

The tennis courts are located at the Tennis Center. The courts are illuminated. There are a total of 8 hard courts. Use of the tennis courts is offered free of charge. A proshop is available, and the center is certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association and the Professional Tennis Registry. The Tennis Center is home to variety of programs. These programs include: USTA Tournaments, Drop in Tennis, Ladders, Seniors 50+, Team Tennis, Round Robins, New Player Adult Programs, and New Player Junior Programs.

Youth and adult tennis lessons are available to beginners and intermediates. Each lesson is one hour long, and lesson sessions are each four weeks long. Youth lessons begin on the first of every month. Lesson times vary based on age. Lessons take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays. On Thursdays, the class for beginners is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, and the class for intermediates is from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Thursday lessons are available to beginners and intermediates of all ages. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, lessons are based on age group. Ages 6-9 have lessons from 10:00am to 11:00am or from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Lessons for ages 10-17 take place from 11:00am to noon or from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Each session is $40. Participants should register for sessions at least five days in advance of the session's start. Additional information is available by calling 910-433-1576.

Disc golf is another popular activity at the park. Disc golf uses discs instead of golf balls. These discs are thrown at a target that is above the ground instead of in the ground. Golf clubs are not used. Mazarick Park 3 is a disc golf course that features 18 "holes.'' The Lumberton Disc Golf Association holds a monthly tournament at Mazarick Park. This tournament takes place on the first Saturday of the month. Visitors are able to use the disc golf course daily.