Myrtle Grove

Big Cypress Farms, Myrtle Grove Neighborhood

Nestled amid lush greenery, Big Cypress Farms charms residents with its spacious homes, generous lots, and peaceful, country-inspired atmosphere. This tight-knit neighborhood is known for its welcoming spirit and rustic elegance, offering a perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and genuine southern hospitality.

Myrtle Grove features a peaceful environment characterized by low traffic noise and a slower pace of life. The community offers a variety of single detached homes and townhouses, with many properties built in recent decades alongside well-maintained older residences. Located on flat terrain, the neighborhood provides convenient access to several primary schools, including both public and private options. Dining opportunities are diverse, with around 20 restaurants available to choose from. Parking is plentiful and convenient throughout the area, making transportation by car straightforward. This community presents a balanced mix of housing, modern amenities, and serene surroundings conducive to comfortable living.

The character of Myrtle Grove is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Myrtle Grove is very good for those who need quiet surroundings, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Highlights of Big Cypress Farms

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🏞️ Arrowhead Park

Arrowhead Park on Arnold Road features a well‑maintained 18‑hole disc golf course, along with playgrounds, pickleball and tennis courts, a basketball court, picnic shelters, gaga ball, and open fields—making it a lively recreational hub just minutes from Big Cypress Farms in Myrtle Grove. ([parks.nhcgov.com](https://parks.nhcgov.com/2384/Arrowhead-Park?utm_source=openai))

🛥️ Trails End Park Boat Ramp

Residents of Big Cypress Farms enjoy quick access to the Trails End Park boat ramp off Myrtle Grove Road, offering an easy launch point for boating and fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway. ([thecameronteam.net](https://thecameronteam.net/our-areas/wilmington/the-grove/?utm_source=openai))

🏝️ Masonboro Island Nature Preserve

Just offshore via private ferry or kayak from nearby ramps, Masonboro Island is an undeveloped barrier island nature preserve—perfect for camping, surfing, bird‑watching, and exploring pristine beaches and tidal flats. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonboro_Island?utm_source=openai))

⛳ Beau Rivage Golf Course

Forged from longleaf forest, Beau Rivage Golf Course offers distinctive rolling terrain and mature coastal landscaping, providing a scenic and challenging round of golf within convenient reach of the Big Cypress Farms community. ([nestrealty.com](https://nestrealty.com/service-areas/myrtle-grove?utm_source=openai))

🏫 New Hanover County Schools (Local School District)

Big Cypress Farms is served by New Hanover County Schools, a large local district headquartered on Carolina Beach Road, offering access to numerous elementary, middle and high schools near Myrtle Grove. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Hanover_County_Schools?utm_source=openai))

A Myrtle Grove Neighborhood

This October in Big Cypress Farms

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 2, 2026

Farewell Summer Jazz Funeral

Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach • 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

This distinctive Kure Beach tradition is a short drive from Myrtle Grove and offers an entertaining coastal night out for neighbors, families, and visitors. A brass band leads a costumed procession before continuing with music, while the T’Geaux Boys food truck serves New Orleans-inspired cuisine.

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October 3, 2026

Carolina Beach MusicFest: Fall Reggae

Carolina Beach Boardwalk • 11:00 AM–4:30 PM

Myrtle Grove residents can enjoy live reggae beside the ocean without traveling far from home. The outdoor concert features Ballyhoo!!, Signal Fire, and Cape Fear Rising, with space for beach chairs, towels, and coolers; children age 10 and younger attend free.

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October 10, 2026

Pets in the Park

Carolina Beach Lake Park • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

This pet-friendly Carolina Beach gathering is especially convenient for Myrtle Grove households looking for a relaxed family outing. Residents can bring well-behaved dogs for a pet parade, costume contest, vendors, portraits, face painting, food trucks, and other activities around the lake.

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October 10, 2026

Fire in the Pines Festival

Halyburton Park, Wilmington • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Halyburton Park is close to Myrtle Grove, making this free festival an easy educational day trip for local families. Kids can enjoy crafts, games, hayrides, fire trucks, wildlife displays, food trucks, live music, and a live fire demonstration while learning about longleaf ecosystems and prescribed burning.

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October 10–11, 2026

Art in the Arboretum

New Hanover County Arboretum, Wilmington • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

The annual outdoor art show offers Myrtle Grove residents a nearby weekend activity in beautiful gardens rather than a formal indoor venue. Visitors can browse paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, textiles, and sculpture from North Carolina artists while enjoying demonstrations and a family-friendly atmosphere.

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