Friends of Goose Creek

06/11/2026

If you would like to learn about the snakes that call our area home, come to the park this Saturday, June 13th at 2:00pm for Snakes of the Carolinas. Meet at the Visitor Center.

05/30/2026

Save the Date for Snakes of the Carolinas program at Goose Creek on Saturday, June 13th at 2:00pm. If you have any questions about the snakes that call our area home, this program will provide you with all of the answers. Live snakes will be on display. Meet at the Visitor Center.

04/20/2026

In recognition of International Dark Sky Week this photo, taken from the Palmetto Boardwalk at Goose Creek State Park, invited you to enjoy the night sky. This is a DPR photo by C. Marimpietri.

04/11/2026

Goose Creek State Park will be the host on Saturday, April 18th for the Humane Society of Beaufort County event, Parks and Paws. The full day begins with a Parks and Paws Fun Run and continues with the Parks and Paws Festival.

02/17/2026

Meet Goose Creek State Park Ranger, Kennedy Watson. Ranger Watson has just competed the Basic Law Enforcement program at Beaufort County Community College.

01/07/2026

The Washington Daily News featured Goose Creek's Polar Plunge in the mid-week paper available on Jan. 7.

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Today 53 plungers welcomed the first day of 2026 with a quick dip into the 44-degree water of the Pamlico River at Goose Creek's swim beach. The brave plungers were supported by a large group of friends and family. After the plunge everyone enjoyed smores provided by the Friends of Goose Creek State Park. The event was free of charge but a donation of non-perishable food for Eagles Wings was suggested. The Friends of Goose Creek would like to thank our community partners who supported the Polar Plunge: Beaufort County Sheriff's Department, Beaufort County Emergency Management, Bunyan Fire Department, and Broad Creek EMS.

12/29/2025

Celebrate the first day of 2026 at Goose Creek's Polar Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1st at 11:00am. Pre-register by calling the park at 252 923-2191 or by email at The Plunge is free of charge but please bring non-perishable food to be donated to Eagles Wings. Spectators are welcome.

12/23/2025

As you gather with friends and family to celebrate Christmas, remember to save the date for the First Day event, Goose Creek's first Polar Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1st at 11:00am.