Paul Pruitt Park
Kitty Hawk, NC
Fenced Kitty Hawk playground for younger children with swings, a play area, and direct access to the Paul Pruitt multi-use path.
This research record does not yet establish a specific inclusion benefit. General park amenities do not confirm accessible equipment, routes, or facilities.
Official image of the younger-child play area at Paul Pruitt Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A good low-stress stop for younger kids, especially if fencing matters more to your family than big destination-playground variety.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor playground with some morning shade mentioned in local coverage.
What to Expect
- Visit type
- Quick stop
Read more about this location
Paul Pruitt Park is a small public playground in Kitty Hawk geared toward younger children. The official town parks page confirms a fenced area with swing sets and a younger-child play area, and current local family coverage notes separate play structures for smaller and older children with some morning shade. For families traveling with toddlers or preschoolers, it is one of the easier Outer Banks stops when you want a simpler neighborhood-style playground rather than a large destination park. The adjacent multi-use path can make it easier to stretch a short visit into a walk or scooter stop.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Features
Fenced play area
Known Features
Path access nearby
Considerations
Official sources reviewed do not list adaptive swing, ramp, or accessible surfacing details.
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
5160 The Woods Road
Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949
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Sources & Updates
2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Town of Kitty Hawk - Parks and Recreationkittyhawknc.gov
Checked: address, fenced area, swing sets, younger-child play area, adjacent path
- Twiddy Outer Banks Playgrounds & Parksblog.twiddy.com
Checked: younger-child focus, shade notes
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official town parks page and current family guide.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.