Community Growth

Community Growth

Living in Lillington, North Carolina, offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant, evolving community. Nestled along the scenic Cape Fear River, residents have access to a myriad of activities, including kayaking, tubing, and fishing. Lillington is also home to several well-maintained parks, including the popular River Park and Neill’s Creek Park, where you can hike, bike, play sports, or simply unwind in a natural setting.

The town's commitment to growth is evident in the Capeton development—a 840-acre, riverfront community featuring 2,250 residential units, retail spaces, and recreational amenities like a splash park and a sports center. Downtown Lillington is also undergoing a revitalization through its Downtown Master Plan, aiming to transform the area into a pedestrian-friendly hub with improved streetscapes, enhanced parking, and vibrant public spaces . This combination of natural allure and thoughtful development makes Lillington an exceptional place to live.

While the Capeton project is large in scope, Lillington boasts several other major development projects, all indicative of the amount of growth within our community. Lillington currently has approved 11,000 residential lots for development in subdivisions across town. Residential growth is essential to creating a thriving community for others. Our location close to several Raven Rock State Park, in addition to Lillington’s parks and greenspaces continues to draw residents to the area. Additionally, Lillington is a hub for employment opportunities, with the Harnett County Governmental Complex, Lillington Town Hall, and Harnett Central Hospital within our town. 

With residential growth comes a host of new businesses. Lillington is proud to support small businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors that drive our local economy. In addition to local businesses, Lillington is home to several large-scale industrial sites, leading to more employment opportunities. As the town continues to attract residents to the area, our job force will also grow as people begin living, working, playing, and shopping in Lillington.

Above all, Lillington is excited about the anticipated growth and opportunities our town faces. While incoming growth is daunting to face, Lillington remains anchored in its strong community. The Town of Lillington strives to be a welcoming community, where everyone can find their niche and form lifelong relationships with others in Town. We are excited for the continued growth, opportunities, and connectedness that faces our community as we continue to grow.