Dram Tree Park

Dram Tree Park is a small public park located in Wilmington, North Carolina, situated on the east bank of the Cape Fear River. The park is named after an ancient cypress tree that once stood in the river and served as a landmark for sailors. This "dram tree" was part of a maritime tradition where ship captains would offer a dram (small drink) of rum to Neptune for safe passage as they passed the tree.

The park offers visitors access to the Cape Fear River and views of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. It primarily serves as a boat launch site, featuring two concrete boat ramps that allow boaters and kayakers to enter the river. The park's location just upstream from the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge makes it a convenient starting point for river excursions.

While small in size, Dram Tree Park plays an important role in providing public river access in the Wilmington area. It serves both recreational boaters and fishing enthusiasts who use the park as a gateway to the Cape Fear River's aquatic resources.