Local park plans evening activities Thursday

Mark the end of summer vacation this week with an evening outdoors at a local park with your family and friends.

Greenville, NC Recreation and Parks will sponsor an End of Summer Outdoor Extravaganza from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at River Park North, 1000 Mumford Road.

Activities will include evening kayaking on the park's ponds, fort and castle building, fishing, hot dogs and marshmallows around the campfire.

Cost is $3 per person for Greenville residents, $5 for others. River Park North summer campers will be admitted free.