Hayman Park

Hayman Park is Kill Devil Hills' solid neighborhood playground — a free public facility that gives OBX vacation families a genuine playground experience without the commercial atmosphere of the resort areas. Located on W Hayman Blvd in a residential section of Kill Devil Hills, this park serves both locals and the substantial vacation rental population in the area.

The playground equipment is well-maintained and appropriate for toddlers through early elementary-age kids. Because it's a neighborhood park rather than a tourist destination, it's typically less crowded than commercial attractions — which means your kids actually get access to the equipment they want without waiting. That's genuinely valuable during peak summer weeks when every commercial venue has lines.

For families staying in Kill Devil Hills, Hayman Park works as a morning warm-up, a post-nap afternoon burn, or an evening wind-down activity. The Kill Devil Hills Parks and Recreation department maintains several parks in the area — see their website for others if this one doesn't fit your needs.