Pirate Ship

If you’re walking the waterfront in New Bern and have kids in tow, this little pirate ship stop is worth knowing about. The play structure itself is small — don’t expect a sprawling complex — but for the 2-to-8 crowd, that ship design genuinely gets them going with the pretend play stuff. You’ve got water views, you’re steps from places to grab food, and parents can actually see their kids the whole time without hovering. It’s the kind of spot that works best when you’re already in the area rather than making a special trip, but locals with little ones know to build it into a waterfront afternoon.