Pitt County has 28 parks, six public pools, 36 tennis courts and six private and one public golf course, a driving range and five health/athletic clubs. The Greenville Parks and Recreation Department operates four gymnasiums, a teen center, an extreme skate park and roller hockey rink, a tennis center, a baseball stadium, seven lighted softball fields, five Little League / Babe Ruth baseball fields and a boat ramp. Greenville Recreation and Parks operates Bradford Creek Golf Club. It features a clubhouse for corporate and catered events, as an open environment for tournaments and clinics. The City-supported, Greenville Aquatics & Fitness Center is a full-service, wellness center with an Olympic-size indoor pool, and is located in the Greenville Industrial Park.

Beginning and advanced gymnastics classes are available through the University, Greenville Parks & Recreation and private studios.

Nearly 200 active clubs and organizations are available to satisfy all interests, age groups and professions.
East Carolina University maintains an extensive intercollegiate athletic program sanctioned by the NCAA. The athletic complex includes 34,000 seat Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, 6,500 seat Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum and Natatorium as well as facilities for track, baseball, softball, tennis and soccer.

Pitt County is home to the US Open Water Sports Tournament, the Purple / Gold Pigskin Pigout Party and many festivals throughout the county.

Pitt County is within an easy drive of the Pamlico Sound, the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains, providing limitless opportunities for sailing, fishing, skiing, hiking, biking, relaxing, etc.

Over 1500 events are presented each year under the auspices of local arts councils and East Carolina University.

The Greenville Museum of Art is a fully accredited art museum, one of only 640 nationwide and offers advanced and beginners' classes in all aspects of art.

Area residents have access to 11 libraries containing one and one-half million volumes, providing both specialized research and general interest services. Special programs are available for both children and adults.