Announcements & News

Athletic Field Status Update

2/6/26 - ALL CARTERET COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION FIELDS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

 
For daily updates on the status of Park Athletic Fields, please call (252) 728-8484

Carteret County Parks and Recreation Master Plan

PLEASE COMPLETE THE PUBLIC SURVEY - WE VALUE YOUR INPUT
 
For more information about the study:  https://carteretparksandrecplan.us/ 
Click the QR Code to take the public input survey
 
 

Kids Program Dates! Join the fun!

No school! What do we do? We got you covered!
Join us at Fort Benjamin Park February 16th and March 16th to help occupy your child's on those non school days!
Fun and interactive events at our building in the morning, field trips in the afternoon and an all around day of fun at the park!
Choose one or both days and get in on the fun!
Registration is $40 per child.
Please bring a lunch, we will have snacks in the afternoon.
Register Here

Parent Night off/Kids Movie Night

Parents!
Looking for a night out?  Drop off your child at Fort Benjamin for a fun movie night with us!
February 27 from 5:30-8pm. 
Pajamas, pillows and blankets are welcome, snacks are provided and a good time will be had by all!
Cost is $10 per child, ages 6-11.
For more information contact Darlene Austin at 252-222-5858.

Adult Co-ed Beach Volleyball

Adult Coed Beach Volleyball, must be 18 or older to participate. Games will be played Monday and Wednesday nights at the Atlantic Beach circle. Each game will be played with 2 to 4 players on the court with a combination of men and women but can't be all men or women.

The competitive league match is won by the team that wins 3 out of 5 sets. Each set will be played to 21 points. Fifth set (if required) will be played to 15 points. Each set must be won by 2 points.

The recreation league matches are played best out of 3 sets. Each set is played to 25 points. Each set must be won by two points.

Anticipated start date for games is May 18, 2026.
 
Register by team and enjoy the fun! 

For a complete list of rules for the 2026 season, or questions about availability and registration, please contact:
AnMarie Ivester @ 252-808-3301 or anmarie.ivester@carteretcountync.gov

GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Program

GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Beginner Karate Program
Beginner Karate classes for children and adults

Mondays and Wednesdays
 
4:00-4:40PM (Children)   
5:00-5:45PM (Family)
$89.00 per participant
To register call 252-222-0444 or enroll online at CapeCarteretKarate.com
Lessons held at Western Park Community Center / 275 Old Highway 58
Cedar Point, NC 28584
Sign Up to Achieve Your Goals Today!

Yoga for All

Yoga is for everybody and every body! This is yoga for all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, open to all adults. Continuous classes are held on Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am, in the exercise room at Fort Benjamin Recreation Center. 
For more information or to register today, contact instructor Pat Sorrell at pat2sorrell@gmail.com or 919-740-7535.
If you’re ready to become the happiest, healthiest version of you, get your spot now!

Additional Information

For a complete list of programs, exercise classes, activities and more, visit our Programs tab located at the top of the page. From there you will find a detailed schedule of each program we are currently offering. You can also create an online account to make future registration fast and convenient!

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