Tim Johnson, Onslow County parks operations supervisor, told viewers the county operates three beach accesses on Topsail Island and provides free daytime parking at those sites.

"Actually, actual accesses, we operate 3," Johnson said. He added that the county’s summer gate hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and stressed that there is no overnight parking: "No overnight parking. The summertime hours, the gates close at 08:00, and your car will be locked in if it's still here."

Johnson described site amenities and operators. All three beach accesses have restrooms; two — identified in the interview as VA 4 and the southern VA 2 — also host concession stands "run by contractors," he said, so hours vary by operator. He noted nearby parking on the opposite side of one road belongs to North Topsail Beach Town Park and is paid parking, while the county side remains free.

County rules and common-sense practices for visitors were a focus. Johnson said alcohol and glass are prohibited on the county’s beach accesses and asked visitors to remove their trash: "No alcohol on any of our beach accesses. No glass. Please keep the glass off the beach." He also urged people to refill holes they dig, because "it also is turtle nesting season," and warned that disturbing a sea turtle or a nest can carry fines: "If you see a sea turtle, please don't mess with it."

On pets, Johnson said local town rules require dogs to be leashed and that county policy limits leashes to no longer than 6 feet: "The county policy is no longer than 6 feet." He added that visitors should clean up after animals and keep pets from bothering other people.

Johnson also summarized inland park offerings and similar expectations. Stump Sound Park, he said, is about 10 minutes from the beach and includes two short hiking trails, baseball fields and playgrounds; he noted that all county parks have free entry and free parking.

For more information, Johnson directed listeners to the Onslow County website and the parks pages, where schedules, announcements about public meetings and planned park improvements will be posted.

Ending note: Visitors are advised to observe posted rules, secure trash in windy conditions, respect nesting turtles and check the county website for updates on hours and events.