Freeman Park in Carolina Beach to Close Intermittently for Equipment Repairs on March 20

Freeman Park in Carolina Beach will experience intermittent closures on March 20 due to equipment repairs related to the 2026 beach nourishment project. The contractor will replace a turbo on one engine to address black smoke issues reported by the public. Access is expected to be available every half hour during the repairs.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Intermittent closures of Freeman Park in Carolina Beach are scheduled for March 20 as the contractor for the 2026 beach nourishment project conducts equipment repairs. The repairs involve replacing a turbo on one of the engines to mitigate black smoke concerns reported by the public.

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Access to the park will be open on and off every half hour throughout the duration of the work. The Town of Carolina Beach, the contractor, and the US Army Corps of Engineers have expressed appreciation for the patience of residents and visitors during this time.