Freeman Park passes for 2018 available Friday, early bird passes open for two weeks

CAROLINA BEACH — Early bird passes for Freeman Park are set to become available for two weeks, starting this weekend.

Early bird passes go on sale at a reduced price from Friday, Dec. 1, through Dec. 15.

For $75, the annual permit for the 2018 season can be obtained in person at select locations in Carolina Beach or online at https://freemanpark.clickandpark.com/.

Purchases made after the early bird period will cost $150 for the annual park pass.

The town recently met to discuss potential rule changes including those addressing environmental stewardship, trash, public safety, traffic congestion and camping, but no action was taken.

Passes can be purchased in person at the following locations:

• Carolina Beach Town Hall – Billing Department
  1121 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 28428
  (910) 458-2999
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Town of Carolina Beach Parking Office
  1204 N. Lake Park Blvd. Suite D Carolina Beach, NC 28428
  (910) 458-4614
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Island True Value Tackle & Hardware
  801 N Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 28428
  (910) 458-3049
  Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Friday-Saturday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• The Kupboard Grocery
  901 Carolina Beach Ave. N Carolina Beach, NC 28428
  (910) 707-1755
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-7PM / Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.