About Us -

Mission

To care for and improve New Hanover County’s parks. Through these improvements we enhance more than the county’s beauty, we improve the health, community and economic strength.

We’re advocates too- making sure that people know what is available to them and that their support is vital. How will we accomplish our goals? By establishing ways for people to give, get involved, and get into the parks!

Leadership

The Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors, which includes (12) members appointed by the County Commissioners and (1) County Commissioner Representative.

2024-2025 members
Dana Lingenfelser, President
Mark Ihnat, Vice President
Rex Burford
Dave Ellegood
Ligon (Wood) Flynn
Jamie (Monty) Hobbs
Sean Olds
Nivine Richie
Cassidy Santaguida
Hillary Stevens
Susanne Werner
Walter Whaley
LeAnn Pierce, County Commissioner Representative
Jodi Rich, Parks and Gardens Director